Sales Associate - Plastic Injection Molding

lesueurinc; Le Sueur (MN); On-site; USD 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Lesueur Inc. is seeking a Sales Associate to support growth for plastic injection molding products and services.

You will manage customer relationships, review drawings, prepare quotations, and collaborate with engineering, tooling, and production teams to ensure successful project execution. The role requires strong communication, negotiation, and presentation skills, with experience in plastics manufacturing or tooling seen as a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Associate degree preferred in Business, Engineering, Manufacturing or Marketing.
• Equivalent industry experience will be considered.
• 3–5 years in sales, customer service, account management or manufacturing preferred.
• Experience in plastics manufacturing or tooling is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Generate leads and identify new business opportunities in target industries.
• Review customer drawings, specs, and product requirements.
• Coordinate with engineering and manufacturing teams on feasibility and costs.
• Follow up on quotations and convert opportunities to orders.
• Maintain accurate CRM records and sales forecasts.
• Assist with pricing negotiations and customer agreements.
• Monitor market trends and competitor activity.
• Participate in trade shows and events.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Relationship management

Presentation skills

Negotiation skills

Reading drawings/specs

MS Office

CRM experience

Time management

Customer focus

Education

Associate's or Bachelor's degree

Equivalent industry experience

Tools

CRM systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

The Position:

The Sales Associate is responsible for supporting sales growth and customer relationship management for plastic injection molding products and services. This role works closely with customers, engineering, tooling, production, and quality teams to identify opportunities, prepare quotations, and ensure successful project execution. The Sales Associate serves as a key point of contact for customers while promoting the company's injection molding and thermoforming capabilities, value-added services, and manufacturing solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Generate leads and identify new business opportunities in target industries such as medical, automotive, consumer products, industrial equipment, electronics, and packaging.
• Capable of reviewing customer drawings, specifications, and product requirements.
• Coordinate with engineering and manufacturing teams to assess project feasibility and production costs.
• Follow up on quotations and convert opportunities into production orders.
• Maintain accurate customer records, sales activities, and forecasts within CRM systems.
• Assist with contract reviews, pricing negotiations, and customer agreements.
• Monitor market trends, customer needs, and competitor activities.
• Participate in trade shows, industry events, and networking opportunities.

Technical Responsibilities

• Understand plastic injection and thermoforming molding processes, tooling requirements, and manufacturing capabilities.
• Assist customers in selecting materials and molding solutions that meet performance and cost objectives.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to recommend cost-effective casting solutions.
• Evaluate casting feasibility, tooling requirements, and production capabilities.

Education & Education Experience

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, Manufacturing, Marketing, or a related field preferred.
• Equivalent industry experience will be considered.
• 3-5 years of sales, customer service, account management, or manufacturing experience preferred.
• Experience in plastic injection molding, thermoforming, plastics manufacturing, tooling, or industrial sales is a plus.

Required Skills

• Strong interpersonal, relationship-building, and customer relationship management skills
• Excellent written, verbal, presentation, and negotiation skills
• Strong technical and consultative selling abilities
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and specifications
• Basic understanding of manufacturing processes and cost drivers
• Strong organizational, time-management, and multitasking skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications
• Strong problem-solving skills with a customer-focused mindset

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Number of qualified leads generated
• Gross margin performance
• Sales revenue growth
• Quote-to-order conversion rate
• Customer retention and satisfaction
• On-time quote completion
• New customer acquisition
• Account growth and profitability

Preferred Industry Experience

• Plastic injection molding.
• Thermoforming
• Mold manufacturing and tooling.
• Plastic resins and materials.
• Contract manufacturing.