What are the responsibilities and job description for the Technical Sales Engineer position at VIKING FORGE, LLC?
1. Sales and Business Development:
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- Identify and pursue new business opportunities to meet and exceed sales targets.
- Develop and execute strategic sales plans to expand the company’s presence in key markets.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with customers, providing technical and product support.
2. Market Expertise:
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- Utilize knowledge of forgings and manufacturing processes to address customer needs and provide tailored solutions.
- Stay updated on industry trends, market demands, and competitor activities.
3. Technical Proficiency:
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- Collaborate with customer service, marketing, engineering, quality, and production teams to ensure customer requirements are met.
- Present technical information effectively to clients and stakeholders.
4. Organization and Communication:
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- Maintain detailed records of customer interactions, sales activities, and pipeline opportunities using CRM tools.
- Assist with preparing and delivering quotations, proposals, presentations, and reports.
- Communicate and create reports to keep stakeholders informed of industry trends, competitors, and the competitive landscape.
5. Travel:
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- Travel extensively (over 50% of the time) to meet with customers, attend industry events, tradeshows, and conduct on-site evaluations.
