Technical Sales Manager

Overview

Working exclusively with our client, an established injection moulding manufacturer, we are looking for a Technical Sales Manager to support continued business growth across the company group.

• This position will suit a Technical Sales professional or Account Manager with previous experience in engineering / manufacturing
• Fantastic opportunity for an ambitious technical sales professional to join a forward‑thinking company during a period of sustained business growth
• The successful candidate will act as a key link to customers, sales and manufacturing, providing technical expertise to support new projects and business opportunities

• In the role of Technical Sales Manager you will manage and grow a portfolio of existing customers whilst identifying and developing new business opportunities
• Act as primary technical point of contact for customers during the course of new projects
• Build long‑term business relationships with customers through regular technical reviews and site visits
• Understand customer requirements and develop them into manufacturable solutions
• Prepare detailed technical inputs for quotations including cycle times, material usage, tooling costs and secondary operations
• Work closely with cost estimators to ensure accurate and competitive pricing
• Collaborate with tooling, process and quality departments to develop optimal injection moulding solutions
• Support NPI from concept through to production launch
• Maintain up‑to‑date understanding of the market for potential new business opportunities
• Stay up to speed with injection moulding technologies, material solutions, automation and industry trends
• Represent the company at industry trade shows

• Degree or relevant qualification in Engineering, Manufacturing or related discipline an advantage
• Experience in technical sales or project engineering roles within plastics manufacturing an advantage but other manufacturing / engineering sectors considered
• Experience working directly with customers in an engineering / manufacturing environment
• Good understanding of injection moulding processes, tooling and materials. Other plastics manufacturing disciplines are also welcomed
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and 3D CAD models
• Strong presentation and negotiation skills
• Commercial awareness
• Customer focused with a solution based selling approach
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively across multiple functions

"Technical Sales Engineer", "Technical Sales Manager", "Account Manager", "Sales Engineer", "Business Development Manager", "Injection Moulding", "Plastics", "Mould Tooling"