Technical Account Manager (Foundry, Industrial, or Manufacturing)

$90,000 - $120,000/Yr

#Twiceasnice Recruiting - Peoria, IL

Full-time - Mid Level

Peoria, IL

About the position

The Technical Account Manager will be responsible for engaging with foundry customers to understand their business needs and provide consultative solutions. This role requires a combination of technical and commercial acumen to expand market share and support accounts in the assigned territory. The ideal candidate will have experience in the foundry or engineering sectors, or be a seasoned sales professional with a strong technical mindset.

Responsibilities

• Combine technical and commercial acumen to expand market share
• Strategically develop & support accounts in your assigned territory
• Build new relationships through regular engagements & face-to-face meetings
• Utilize a consultative approach to understanding customer needs, pain points, and service gaps
• Consult with technical resources such as Engineering, R&D, & Product Managers
• Create and execute a sales plan, including forecasting by account & pipeline potential
• Map out your weekly itinerary for customer visits
• Meet with plant managers/engineering, tour facilities, and assess business needs
• Coordinate technical meetings and product trials
• Support new product launch initiatives for highly diversified end-customers
• Learn and adapt chemical engineering concepts to align with customer needs
• Coordinate with distribution partners in your assigned territory to increase sales

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree is required
• 3+ years of foundry experience OR 5+ years B2B technical/industrial sales is required
• Experience partnering with engineering teams to support customer needs is required
• Ability to travel 60% (on the road ~3 days/wk., overnight ~1-2 days/wk.) is required

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in technical sales in industries such as metal, chemical, or industrial sectors

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, Life Insurance
• 401K with Match
• 11 Paid Holidays
• Paid Time Off
• Company Car