We are seeking a motivated and technically skilled Technical Sales Representative to independently manage an assigned sales territory and customer base. This role focuses on achieving sales, contribution margin, and cost targets while ensuring consistent growth and strong customer relationships. The ideal candidate will combine technical expertise with sales acumen to represent the company professionally and drive market development.
Position Responsibilities
Market Development
- Analyze and evaluate the quality and potential of assigned markets and customer structures.
- Organize and conduct regular meetings with customers and partners.
- Plan, implement, and monitor sales measures to increase revenue and secure earnings.
- Prepare and analyze key figures to interpret business development.
- Provide data for annual planning processes at customer and territory levels.
- Collaborate with R&D to develop or improve products.
- Represent the company at trade fairs.
Customer Service
- Support, develop, and expand existing customer relationships while acquiring new customers.
- Handle complaints and returns professionally in coordination with HSEQ.
- Calculate, prepare, and track quotations in collaboration with the Customer Service Manager.
- Analyze customer potential and sales development.
- Enhance partnerships through customer loyalty programs and tools.
- Qualify customers by strengthening product knowledge and presenting product ranges.
Accounts Receivable Management
- Ensure receivables and payments are secured.
- Minimize overdue receivables and bad debt losses.
Training and Development
- Actively pursue further training to strengthen technical and sales skills.
- Apply newly gained knowledge to improve performance.
Information Security and Reporting
- Communicate with the Head of Sales regularly regarding customer and sales area developments.
- Immediately report significant events affecting customer relationships or revenue.
- Maintain compliance with organizational information security measures.
Prerequisites
- Academic training in technical textiles, production, or process engineering preferred.
- Professional experience in technical textiles or nonwovens.
- Basic understanding of chemistry.
- Business-fluent in written and spoken English.
- Strong IT skills (MS Office and CRM tools).
Certifications (Preferred, but not Required)
- Sales or Business Development certifications.
- Technical textile or process engineering certifications.
What the Role Offers
- Competitive salary range: $80,000 – $120,000.
- Independent responsibility for an assigned sales territory and customer base.
- Opportunities for professional growth and ongoing training.
- Strong cross-departmental collaboration, including R&D, customer service, and operations.
- Travel opportunities to customer sites, trade fairs, and industry events.
Why Lincolnton?
Lincolnton offers a unique balance of small-town charm with proximity to larger business hubs, making it an excellent base for both professional and personal life. Its growing manufacturing and textile industry presence provides a thriving environment for technical sales professionals, while the community’s welcoming atmosphere, affordable cost of living, and access to regional markets make it an ideal place to build a career.