Key Responsibilities

1. Market Intelligence & Strategy

• Sector Targeting: Identify and analyze growth opportunities in key sectors such as Oil & Gas, Defense, Renewables, and Infrastructure.

• Competitor Analysis: Monitor the capabilities, lead times, and pricing strategies of rival forge shops.

• Niche Positioning: Highlight the shop's specific strengths (e.g., exotic alloys, ring rolling).

2. Lead Generation & Sales Support

• Inquiry Management: Act as the first point of contact for RFQs (Requests for Quote), ensuring the engineering team has the data needed to bid.

• CRM Management: Maintain a pipeline of industrial clients, procurement managers, and engineering consultants.

• Technical Content: Create case studies showcasing how the shop solved complex metallurgical or structural challenges for clients.

Required Skills & Qualifications

Education : Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Business, or Mechanical Engineering (preferred).

Experience : 4–5 years in B2B industrial marketing, preferably in metalworking or manufacturing.

Technical Savvy : Ability to read basic blueprints and understand metallurgical terms (tensile strength, heat treatment, etc.).

Communication : Strong ability to translate "shop talk" into value-driven professional proposals.