SMS group is renowned worldwide for its future-oriented technologies and outstanding service for the metals industry. The company applies its 150+ years of experience and its digital know-how to provide the industry continuously with innovative products and processes – even beyond its core business – and generates worldwide sales of around 4 billion euros. SMS is the right partner for challenging projects and supports its customers throughout the lifecycle of their plants, enabling profitable and resource-efficient value creation chains. Paving the way for a carbon-neutral and sustainable metals industry is the company’s stated goal.
SMS India Pvt Ltd is a 100 percent subsidiary of SMS group Mönchengladbach, Germany with headquarters at Gurugram and offices in Pune, Kolkata and Mumbai with a state-of-the-art manufacturing and service workshop in Bhubaneswar, Odisha and a new upcoming state of the art production facility in Sanand, Gujarat.
Technical Sales - Digital Solutions
We are seeking a Technical Sales Manager to lead digitalization initiatives in the metals industry. This role is ideal for someone with strong technical acumen and a consultative sales approach.
YOU ACT
Lead the sales process for digitalization solutions tailored to the metals industry (e.g., steel, aluminum, etc.).
Work with cross-functional teams to identify customer pain points & translate them into actionable digital solutions.
Develop and manage customer relationships - from initial outreach to post-sale engagement.
Prepare and deliver technical presentations, demos, technical proposals.
Prepare enquiry specifications for vendors, analyze technical feasibility of offers received from vendors.
Collaborate with product, engineering and implementation teams to customize solutions.
Track market trends & identify opportunities for strategic growth in the digitalization space.
YOU KNOW
Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Electrical, Electronics or a related field).
3+ years of experience in technical sales or solution engineering — ideally within industrial digitalization for metals industry.
Solid understanding of metals production processes and associated operational challenges.
Strong grasp of Condition Monitoring Systems, Manufacturing Execution Systems, Energy / Quality Management Systems, data analytics, industrial IoT platforms, etc.
Understanding of commercial terms & conditions
Excellent communication and customer-facing skills with a consultative mindset.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, global environment.
WE CONVINCE
As an innovative and international employer, we offer a performance-driven work culture and the opportunity to achieve the ideal family/work life balance.
Are you keen on shaping the future with us? If so, feel free to send us your online application to buena.mathew@sms-group.com
SMS India
HRM
Buena Mathew
E-Mail: buena.mathew@sms-group.com
