Technical Sales Manager

Job Location: US-TX-HoustonOverview Element has an opportunity for a Technical Sales Manager responsible for named accounts within a specific geographic area. In this role, you will be responsible for pursuing sales opportunities to sell the full breadth of Element services within specified accounts in order to meet their assigned budget. You will support strategic or key accounts within your specified territory with any activities needed at local sites.Please note: Sponsorship is not available for this opportunity.Responsibilities Establish and proactively maintain a strong professional relationship with key decision makers and influencers within assigned accountsDrive profitable sales expansion with a focus on acquiring new and re‑engaging with dormant accounts, while growing existing clientsGather and analyze market and industry intelligence, metrics, and trends to determine customer needsIdentify opportunities early in the sales cycle to ensure maximum share of wallet for ElementDeliver technical and commercial related presentations, negotiate, and close business with nominated accounts, working in coordination with location business development resourcesProvide positive leadership and representation of Element to the public, customers, vendors, and all employees through membership in professional organizations, serving on company project teams, conducting employee meetings and visiting work areas and interacting with employees. Represent company at industry association meetings to promote company and services offeredPrepare reports and presentations showing sales volume by sector, region, location, potential sales, and areas of proposed client base expansionFollow up in a timely manner on quotations for the assigned customer baseAchieve sales goals by converting, retaining and penetrating accountsWork closely with other sales roles and utilizes technical support to maximize the sales realized in the territoryLead access and persuasion steps in sales process, including qualifying, relationship building, needs evaluation, solution development/presentation and closingIdentify full customer test needs to uncover additional opportunities within accounts across ElementActively utilize CRM to record activities, ensuring contact details are accurate, duplicates are removed, new information is added and accurate call / visit logs are enteredActively participate in regular pipeline reviews, ensuring all CRM records are up to date and critical success factors are identified for key opportunitiesBuild and maintain a working knowledge of Element's service offerings; participate in training/coaching opportunitiesEnsure compliance with all Element policies including but not limited to Terms and Conditions, trade compliance, treatment of others, moral code of conduct, and employee handbookEnsure adherence to all applicable laws pertaining to safety, environment and corporate governanceQualifications 5+ years of Technical experience with Sales responsibilitiesBachelors of Science in Material Sciences preferred but other four year degree will be consideredPolymeric materials application, performance & testing experience a plusExperience in interpreting testing procedures and requirementsProficiency in Microsoft Applications (D365 and CRM, Word, Excel)Availability, flexibility, and maturity to represent the company at a broad range of events / projects in the community, with customers and within the companyAbility to remain calm when faced with mounting pressure related to deadlines and multiple prioritiesWell-developed oral and written communication skills to meet a variety of communication needsGood interpersonal skills that foster open upward and downward communication built on mutual respectAbility to interface with clients, win new work and determine their requirements; helps develops proposals including cost estimates, work plan and terms and conditionsAbility to travel up to 75% of the time; some overnight travel may be requiredDiversity Statement At Element, we always take pride in putting our people first. We are an equal opportunity employer that recognizes diversity and inclusion as fundamental to our Vision of becoming "the world\'s most trusted testing partner".All suitably qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective work related criteria and without regard for the following: age, disability, ethnic origin, gender, marital status, race, religion, responsibility of dependents, sexual orientation, or gender identity or other characteristics in accordance with the applicable governing laws or other characteristics in accordance with the applicable governing laws.#J-18808-Ljbffr