Metal Processing Machine Sales Representative
きんぞくかこうきかいはんばいえいぎょういん
Industry & Occupation
Classification
- Major : Sales and Marketing Occupations
- Middle : Sales Representative Occupations
- Minor : Machinery and Equipment Sales Representatives
Summary
A sales position that proposes and sells metal processing machines such as machine tools to customers, supporting productivity improvements and problem-solving.
Description
Metal processing machine sales representatives propose and sell machine tools (CNC lathes, milling machines, etc.) to manufacturing industries such as automotive parts and precision equipment. They handle a wide range of processes, including developing prospective customers, visiting and negotiating, collaborating with technical departments on specifications, preparing quotations, adjusting delivery dates, and providing maintenance and troubleshooting after delivery. In addition to product knowledge and understanding of processing techniques, proposal skills that contribute to improving customers' production lines and reducing costs are important. Since there is mental stress from sales quotas and handling complaints, high stress tolerance and perseverance are required.
Future Outlook
With the advancement of automation and smart factories in manufacturing, the demand for sales positions with advanced technical proposal skills is expected to remain stable in the future.
Personality Traits
Has Ambition / Has Patience / Likes Communication / Strong Sense of Responsibility
Work Style
Career Path
Route Sales → New Customer Development Sales → Sales Leader → Sales Manager → Sales Director
Required Skills
Customer Negotiation / Machine Processing Drawing / Office Software / Presentation Skills / Quotation Preparation
Recommended Skills
CAD Operation / Industry Trend Analysis / Negotiation Skills / Reading English Technical Documents
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Communication Skills | High communication skills are essential for negotiations with customers and coordination with technical departments. |
| Learning Agility & Knowledge Acquisition | Need to quickly understand new products and technical specifications and explain them to customers. |
| Problem Solving | The ability to solve customers' productivity issues through machine selection and proposals is required. |
| Stress Tolerance | Due to high mental stress from meeting quotas and handling complaints. |
Related Qualifications
- Ordinary Motor Vehicle Driver's License
Aliases
- Equipment Sales Representative
- Industrial Machinery Sales Representative
- Machine Tool Sales Representative
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