Technical Service Sales Manager Metals
Peak Demand
We are working with one of the leading providers of power conversion solutions for utility-scale solar and energy storage projects in North America. This industry-leading Central Inverter manufacturer has almost 20GW of the product installed globally and has been on the leading edge of technology innovation.
The Technical Services Sales Manager is responsible for prospecting, advancing and closing complex service contracts for power conversion and capital equipment used in the Metals industry including steel mills, aluminum plants, rolling mills, and other metals processing facilities across North America. This role combines business development, account management, technical sales, and commercial leadership to achieve sales objectives while working closely with internal teams and customers. The position requires regular travel to customer locations throughout North America.
What You’ll Do
- Develop and execute sales strategies to achieve order targets within the metals industry.
- Build and maintain relationships with customers and key purchasing influencers while identifying new business opportunities.
- Develop account strategies and manage sales opportunities from qualification through contract award.
- Identify customer technical requirements and work with internal teams to develop effective solutions.
- Prepare, review, and present technical and commercial proposals, presentations, and sales forecasts.
- Lead commercial discussions and contract negotiations to secure new business.
- Support customers and sales partners with technical expertise throughout the sales process.
- Monitor market trends, competitor activity, and customer feedback to identify opportunities for business and product improvements.
- Maintain accurate sales records and provide regular updates on pipeline, project status, and customer activity.
- Travel throughout North America to support customer meetings, project pursuits, and industry events.
The ideal candidate will have
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
- Minimum of two years of experience in technical sales, technical customer service, project support, or application engineering within a commercial environment.
- Business-to-business sales experience within the metals industry.
- Experience supporting customers in the metals industry.
- Experience with industry procurement processes.
- Experience reviewing customer specifications and developing technical proposals.
- Demonstrated success meeting annual sales or order objectives.
- Strong presentation, negotiation, communication, and relationship-building skills.
- Ability to work effectively with customers, suppliers, and cross-functional teams.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
- Ability to travel domestically and internationally up to 50%.
Salary Range:$145,900 to $218,900
Who we are:
Peak Demand is the leading executive search firm focused on solar, renewable energy, and energy storage. Our recruiting specialists are well-connected in the industry, working with some of the most well-respected and fastest-growing companies in renewable energy. We have placed some of the top Business Development, Engineering, and Operations professionals in the industry.
Apply now or to learn more, contact Jon Semingson at jon@inpeakdemand.com.