Context
Calderys serves three core markets – Iron & Steel, Foundry, and Thermal.
We combine unique business expertise to provide customized and innovative solutions from our 37 plants along with end-to-end value-added services to all our customers.
Being an international business, we offer to our more than 2500 employees a world of opportunities in our various locations in 33 countries.
We put to work over 100 years of expertise to foster a positive impact for all our stakeholders. Every day we build a sustainable future through teamwork, customer orientation, and proactive mindset.
We are a company where performance is recognized and learning is promoted; an environment where you can grow and fulfill your potential; a workplace where every day is a new day and it is NEVER BORING!
For more information on what we are made of? Go to www.calderys.com
Mission
The Sales Engineer will be based in Taiwan, and reporting to a Sales Manager of Calderys Taiwan. He or she will participate in the development of the commercial strategy for various perimeter, and be responsible for the commercial development and the profitability of the activity on mainly foundry market present in the area. The Sales Engineer is expected to actively collaborate with various sales, business, and market managers of the Calderys Taiwan to deliver their sales & marketing objectives .
Responsibilities & Duties
Participate to the building of the annual sales plan/ budget forecast and mid-term plan for your perimeter
Direct sales forecasting activities and set performance goals accordingly
Execute the commercial roadmaps developed for your segment or products or geography
Analyses sales trends/preparation of reports for management/advise on the business
Coordinate effectiveness of sales and development strategies including ensuring appropriate analysis and action plans are in place
Review and analyze performances against programs, quote and plan to determine effectiveness
Ensure business is servicing existing customer base at (or surpassing) expectations and developing new growth opportunities in each circuit and market segment.
Develop plans and strategies for developing new commercial opportunities and achieving the sales goals s with strong ability to build both internal and external relationships
Account management at medium account ; if relevant supports Key account manager or Sales directors for some large accounts, including but not limited to : negotiating short term and long term contract, Identify growth/ profitability improvement opportunities (using CRM opportunity management functionality) and advance the relationships with customers in order to fully capture them
Apply the pricing policy vis a vis the assigned accounts
Establish and nurture relationship with assigned customers (management, purchasing, R&D) such as visiting foundry plants to check on project progress
Identify sales development targets, elaborate and implement appropriate development strategy
Ensure forecast accuracy and jointly manage customer relationship with Customer Service Team
Attributes & Qualifications
It’s desirable he/she is around 30-40 years old, have working experiences as Engineer or Sales, be familiar with or majored Material Science or Engineering.
Bilingual native Japanese Speaker who is able to communicate, read & write in conversational English
Mandatory use of English (technical and commercial)
Strong interpersonal and communication (including negotiation) skills; value-added solution selling
Ability to positively influence others w/o direct reporting lines
Advanced problem solving skills
Strategic thinking, result oriented, concern for impact
Highly motivated and resourceful self-motivator
Taste for challenges - entrepreneurial mentality
Strong multi-tasking and time management skills
Ability to use common IT tools (Excel, Word, Powerpoint, Web tools)
Salesforce skills would be an advantage
Driving license required
Company
Calderys Group
Calderys is a leading global solution provider for industries operating in high temperature conditions. The Group specializes in thermal protection for industrial equipment with a wide range of refractory products, and advanced solutions to enhance steel casting, metallurgical fluxes and molding processes.
As an international business with a presence in more than 30 countries and a strong footprint in the Americas through the brand HWI, a member of Calderys, we offer our employees a world of opportunity.
With a legacy of over 150 years, and an unwavering commitment to excellence, we continue to shape our future through teamwork, customer-centricity and a proactive mindset. We are the vital partner of all high temperature industries and our purpose places sustainability and innovation at the heart of our business. It reflects our reason for existing: to support our customers building a better world through sustainable solutions.
Our values are a driving force in this purpose: We are tenacious, accountable, multicultural and authentic..
In our company, performance is recognized and learning is promoted. Our services and solutions depend upon the expertise and commitment of our employees. So we ensure that they have the scope and opportunities to develop their potential within a diverse, inclusive and collaborative setting. It is an environment for people to grow, where every day is a new day and more exciting than the last.
Calderys - Forged in legacy. Fueled by excellence.
For more information, please visit Calderys.com