Technical Sales Manager - Onsite

OVERVIEW:
The Technical Sales Manager (TSM) will market and sell a variety of products for various applications (personal, vehicular, air, maritime and stationary objects). These products are sold directly to integrators who in turn sell directly to global government agencies. While the primary responsibility is to increase sales and market share, he/she must continue to develop current awareness of innovations, customer processing systems and future expansion plans in diverse industries, to respond to and increase sales opportunities.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
The TSM will manage key programs that have been awarded successful completion as the direct interface between the customer and internal operations.
Track and report on customer orders and requirements.
Act as an interface/liaison with Engineering, Customer Service, R&
D and Operations team.
Work hand in hand with the operation teams and R&
D to provide technical support and problem solving to customers, marketing, production floor, production planning, and customer service in designated area of responsibility.
Prepare quotes and proposals for assigned customers.
Conduct frequent visits to customers as well as hosting visits as part of the commercial team.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Four-year degree in Chemical, Mechanical, Materials or Industrial Engineering.
A thorough knowledge of the work areas supervised, typically gained through many years of hands-on experience, specific training, and formal education.
A thorough knowledge of Material processing, typically gained through experience and specific training, coupled with formal training.
MUST HAVE:
Four-year degree in Chemical Engineering OR Mechanical Engineering OR Materials/Industrial Engineering.
7 Years of experience with Manufacturing required.
Experience in Material processing required.
Experience in communicating technical information with customers.
NICE TO HAVE:
7 Years of experience with Ceramics.