Growing company with multiple manufacturing locations has an excellent opportunity available for a Sales Account Manager.  This position requires experience in plastics injection molding.  Experience in sales is not required.  Thermoplastics, polymers, polyethylene, polypropylene, HDPE, LDPE, LLDPE experience would be a plus.

Job Duties/Responsibilities:

• Identification of suitable market fit between product and customer opportunities.
• Generate and develop leads.
• Utilize Customer Relationship Management (CRM) software.
• Conduct market research and execute group marketing plan.
• Develop new customer in line with customer criteria and meeting strategic initiatives.
• Promotion to gaining enquiries from and winning new business with appropriate. customers by submission of professional tenders, proposals, and quotations.
• Generation of quotations using an appropriate computer-based costing model based on the most appropriate group manufacturing site.
• Maintain contact with existing and potential key accounts.
• Communication with customer at all levels.
• Liaison with internal colleagues.
• Support organic growth, gaining new business where appropriate.

• Proven track record in developing both new and existing customers.
• Proven experience in both developing and implementing commercial strategies.
• Proven record using sales intelligence/market trending to support. development of new products and associated new product introduction (NPI) roadmaps.
• Recognized qualification/degree in sales related discipline is preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related discipline is preferred.
• Strong plastic background; preferably in injection molding.
• Self-motivated, accountable and strong attention to detail.
• Proficient in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Project.
• Frequent travel both domestic and abroad.
• Experience in the medical and optical industries is preferred.
• Understanding of Six Sigma, Lean Manufacturing, and 5S is beneficial.