Technical Project Manager

Our Client designs, builds and integrates process and packaging systems for food, beverage and other industrial applications.

Our Client is seeking a Technical Project Manager to join our sales and engineering teams. This exciting and challenging role is responsible for driving national sales efforts by targeting food manufacturers and outside engineering firms, with the opportunity to stay involved with project execution from proposal to installation.

Our Client’s Technical Sales and Project Managers are the face of the company and actively participate in identifying sales opportunities with existing customers as well as new potential customers. A successful candidate will be personable, with strengths in sales, marketing, analytical skills, and problem solving for customers’ projects.
Relationships in the Food and Beverage Industry are a plus.

• Prospect and Identify new business opportunities through calling, referrals, and industry research
• Respond to RFQs/RFPs with tailored technical proposals.
• Develop scopes of work and detailed cost estimates for new projects
• Set and attend appointments with potential and existing clients.
• Ability to make multiple sales calls and customer contacts daily
• Provide technical assistance to customer inquiries relating to Our Client equipment and services
• Assist in developing solutions to establish new projects
• Be willing to travel at least twice a month to develop the scope of work for projects and new sales inquiries

• Manage Projects from start to completion
• Coordinate with internal Design and Fabrication Teams.
• Negotiate and manage subcontractor services.
• Keep customer apprised of project milestones, budgets, and schedules.
• Identify, document, and process change orders effectively.
• Provide technical support and recommendations on Our Client’s systems and services.
• Communicate proactively with customers on project progress and issues.

• 5+ years of sales experience in a technical or industrial environment
• Knowledge and understanding of process and/or packaging systems
• Plant maintenance or capital project management a plus
• Ability to interpret mechanical drawings

• Proficient in MS Word, Excel, and Outlook
• Customer Service, Technical Design, Communication
• Organized and Detail-Oriented
• Experience in process and packaging system design including but not limited to:
  Material handling systems, conveyors, mezzanines, mixing and seasoning, piping, electrical & controls
• You aren't afraid of calling potential clients to prospect for new projects

Salary commensurate with experience plus bonus potential.

Our Client offers a competitive benefit package including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short and long-term disability, 401K, paid holidays, and personal time off.

In the Office, Not Working From Home