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Form of workSSAB Special Steels is looking for a motivated, performance-driven Technical Development Manager to join our Special Steel Team in Australia. We are committed to safety and adding value and are looking for someone passionate about delivering outstanding customer service, developing business and networking with customers.
Becoming part of the SSAB family means joining a journey. A journey that we believe is essential for the sustainability of this planet. Steel has been one of the most important materials for developing our society and it will continue to be so. In the roofs over our heads, in the bridges connecting our cities and in the cars of tomorrow. At SSAB we are proud of our history and leadership in high-strength steel. But we are also aware that the production of steel is one of the largest emitters of greenhouse gases in the world. That has to change. That is why we have developed the world’s first fossil free steel production and has committed to becoming largely fossil-free by around 2030. As part of SSAB you will be instrumental in realizing this goal and push for the green transformation of the whole steel industry.
About the position
As a Technical Development Manager, you will report directly to Technical Director, collaborating closely with sales team in Australia, providing strategic, sales and development support. Your primary focus is to develop strategic goals for the region, visit customers and develop new leads and opportunities for our branded products Hardox® and Strenx®. You will do this through the provision of effective methods, strategies and the Company’s goals and values.
Main responsibilities
- Support technical customer development in terms of design, production and quality.
- Support customer upgrading to Special steels and strategic products by developing customer projects.
- Develop sales through technical support and develop Regional Sales Manager through technical training and support in daily work.
- Develop and implement local market strategy together with Area Sales Manager to achieve SSAB’s short- and long-term strategic goals.
- Develop business in new and old segments to secure sales and marketing target.
About You
- University degree or equivalent in Mechanical Engineering or Materials Engineering.
- Solid technical skills, min 2-4 years’ experience in the industry with understanding business and strategic ability.
- Excellent presentation & communication skills are meriting.
- Experience executing development project with customers, experience with high strength steel meriting.
Our offer
At SSAB we strive for a diverse and inclusive environment. We use our values – driven, true and ahead – in making everyday decisions, keeping the customer at the heart of what we do. This makes us all team players, each with the drive to improve. When joining SSAB you will become part of an organization of passionate problem solvers working together on important challenges. We will support your growth by providing a safe and friendly workplace that contributes to work-life balance. If you set out to achieve it, at SSAB you will have the possibility of broadening your skills and grow within your field or beyond.
We offer a wide range of appreciated benefits to our employees. Some examples of these are listed here:
- Profit Sharing
- Incentive Program
Recruitment process
1. Apply
2. Interview
3. Meet with Hiring Manager & Sales Director
4. Assessments
5. Reference Check
6. Offer
7. Sign
