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Poppe + Potthoff GmbH · 3 days ago

Technical Sales Account Manager

Greater Chicago Area

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

Poppe + Potthoff GmbH is a global technology group focused on advanced engineering solutions for the automotive and industrial sectors. They are seeking a Technical Sales Account Manager to connect customer needs with engineered solutions, support advanced products, and drive strategic growth in the automotive and industrial markets.

AutomotiveIndustrialIndustrial ManufacturingPrecious Metals

Responsibilities

Serve as the main technical point of contact for existing and new automotive (OEMs, Tier 1s) and Industrial Customers

Build and maintain strong, long-term relationships with key technical and engineering decision-makers and stakeholders at various levels

Conduct regular customer product and technical visits to ensure quality, design and overall VA/VE satisfaction is in place while promoting and jointly identifying new opportunities

Support and identify new opportunities to grow existing business and secure new sales opportunities through VAVE for Common Rail Diesel, Generator Set Tubing, High Pressure Hydrogen (TOPAQ) and Test Machines (PPM)

Actively pursue new business targets with existing and new customers in the automotive and Industrial sectors, targeting new technologies or customer improvement plans (NPI)

Work with the Engineering Teams in Europe to prepare and submit compelling technical VAVE and NPI proposals for new and existing business

Utilize technical knowledge on VAVE and NPI to support the contract negotiations

Become the Technical Go to Team Member for The Americas on customer programs from initial request for quotation (RFQ) through to full production launch

Coordinate with internal Engineering teams R&D, Quality, Manufacturing, to ensure customer VAVE and NPI requirements are accurately translated and executed

Understand and utilize competitor designs and technical opportunities to introduce Poppe-Potthoff products and services

Track program progress, profitability, and customer satisfaction

Qualification

Bachelor’s degree in engineeringCADHigh-Pressure Powertrain ApplicationsMetallurgical knowledgeBasic understanding of GermanExceptional communication skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Proficiency in CAD, STEP, CATIA software

Expertise in metallurgical and chemical Composition knowledge and High-Pressure Powertrain Applications

Exceptional communication skills

Preferred

Basic understanding of the German language a plus

Benefits

401(k) with employer match

75% of health insurance coverage paid by company

Dental insurance

Disability Insurance

Life Insurance

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Paid training

Company

Poppe + Potthoff GmbH

We are #precisionmakers - Innovative solutions for various requirements from POPPE + POTTHOFF: Sustainability with P+P: TOPAQ, our modular hydrogen supply systems, enable the safe and efficient routing of hydrogen from the tank to the fuel cell or hydrogen engine.

Founded in 1928