SSAB - Technical Development Manager

SSAB Toolox has been proven to be a superior alternative for many engineering and tool steel applications. We have had steady growth over the years but we will need more concentration on technical support in order to gain and reach significant market share globally. The Technical Development Manager (TDM) will work in achieving this target by supporting the sales organization as well as independently directly developing new business segments. Location Oxelösund.
About the position
The TDM will develop deep technical expertise on benefits of Toolox versus competing materials and its suitability in various customer applications, with special emphasis on Engineering segment.
In this position you will continuously improve the technical development process in line with SSAB´s values and principles. You feel comfortable taking actions and decisions keeping in mind the long term success factors. You will work closely with our customers to make sure our segment development leads to sustainable growth and further opportunities to develop and expand.
This position reports to Sales director Engineering & Tooling and the working area is global.
Together with Sales director and Product manager identify strategic segments. Plan how to increase sales to those segments and carry out those plans
Build up technical knowledge (application and workshop) and transfer it to sales
Direct contact with OEMs and Tier1 companies in strategic segments for application and sales development
Technical support for Engineering & Tooling, internally SSAB and customers

Your qualifications
University degree in engineering (material, mechanical or design)
Have deep knowledge for Engineering & Tooling application areas.
Proven ability to convert technical and application knowledge in actual sales
Expertise in workshop processes such as surface engineering
Understanding on material technology of engineering steels

We offer
A stimulating and challenging job with great opportunities to develop your professional and personal skills within an international and dedicated team.
Application
Send your application no later than 15th of June 2021
For more information, please contact
Jani Kastell, Sales Director Tooling, phone +358 205 922 125
Information regarding the Unions, phone +46 155 254 000
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SSAB is a Nordic and US-based steel company. SSAB offers value added products and services developed in close cooperation with its customers to create a stronger, lighter and more sustainable world. SSAB has employees in over 50 countries. SSAB has production facilities in Sweden, Finland and the US. SSAB is listed on the NASDAQ OMX Nordic Exchange in Stockholm and has a secondary listing on the NASDAQ OMX in Helsinki. www.ssab.com