Senior Sales Representative

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technical sales representative usa

south east usa

job /64873

our client is a leading supplier of products used to clean plastic processing machinery. It effectively removes leftover plastic, colour, and carbon deposits from machines, enables fast color changes and material changes, clean screws, barrels and hot runners without the need for a full strip‑down, this saves considerable time and money for customers.

the technical sales representative will play a critical role in driving us market growth by developing new business opportunities through their existing network in the plastics conversion sector. This position is suited to a commercially driven, technical sales professional who offers experience of plastic processing in particular injection moulding, blow moulding and extrusion.

• drive sales growth in your designated region
• identify new business opportunities utilising your network.
• with the support of the groups management team, develop and execute strategic sales plans aligned with business objectives
• manage the full sales lifecycle
• generate leads and explore sales opportunities.
• act as the technical expert during customer interactions, including trials and troubleshooting
• collaborate with key customer contacts to highlight overall manufacturing and financial benefits.
• lead demonstrations on customers premises.
• maintain accurate sales forecasts, pipeline tracking and reporting
• represent the company at industry trade shows, exhibitions and customer visits

• have an established network in the plastics industry
• proven track record of selling into injection moulding, extrusion, or blow moulding markets
• strong technical understanding of plastics processing
• excellent communication, presentation and negotiation skills
• highly organised with effective territory and pipeline management skills
• self‑motivated
• able to travel on a frequent basis
• must be able to safely lift and carry items weighing up to 55lbs/25kg
• position involves bending, lifting, and standing

candidates must be eligible to work and live in the usa. Proof of eligibility will be required with your application.