Account Manager - Plastics

Account Manager – Plastic Sales Position Overview

Thunderbird Molding is a full‑service custom injection molder offering injection molding, insert and over molding, as well as assembly, heat‑staking, pad printing, sonic welding, and other value‑added services. We’ve built a solid reputation in the injection molding industry through a coordinated blend of design, engineering, in‑house mold manufacturing, efficient production, and all‑encompassing service. Our commitment to quality control, competitive pricing, and prompt delivery has earned our customers a dependable partnership.

New account development is essential to our growth objectives. We are seeking a motivated, experienced, and dedicated sales professional to help grow our business in the Eastern Seaboard Region. The ideal candidate should have a working knowledge of the injection molding process with a technical background to engage customers effectively.

• Develop relationships with new and existing accounts to generate quote opportunities.
• Conduct in‑person meetings and presentations with accounts.
• Follow up and monitor status of quoted programs; prepare required reports.
• Proactively network and prospect for new customer contacts to build long‑lasting relationships.
• Accurately collect all required information for the Costing Department to enable timely project quotes.
• Continually service all accounts to ensure customer satisfaction and provide assistance when needed.

• Bachelor’s degree (BA or BS) or equivalent experience.
• Extensive travel required.
• Valid driver’s license with a good driving record.
• Proven ability to develop a sale from cold call through close.
• Demonstrated success in identifying and developing targets that fit the business plan.
• Documented success in account management and customer service.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to speak in front of small groups and deliver impactful presentations.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Preferred technical knowledge of injection molding.
• Sales experience in manufacturing or new product design environments.
• Mechanically inclined and technically oriented background.

• Conduct oneself with the highest ethical and moral standards.
• Prioritize and execute tasks efficiently.
• Highly motivated, results‑driven, and detail‑oriented.
• Team player capable of multitasking.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills for interactions with customers, office staff, production, and vendors.
• Competitive desire to succeed.
• Required travel up to 25%.
• Position requires on‑site presence.

At Thunderbird, the collaborative relationship with our parent and partner companies allows us to better serve our customers now and in the future. Our mission is to provide superior products and services from prototype to delivery. Guided by excellence, teamwork, and innovation, Thunderbird enables people to grow, companies to soar, and customers to succeed.

• 401(k) with matching program.
• Medical insurance.
• Dental insurance.
• Vision insurance.
• Short‑term disability.
• Long‑term disability.
• Life insurance.
• Paid time off.
• 9 paid holidays.

Location:

Greensboro, NC. Salary: $90,000.00–$. Employment:
Full‑time. Seniority level:
Mid‑Senior.