PolySheet Sales Engineer

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United Kingdom.

📋 Description

• Act as the main technical point of contact for distributors, dealers, fabricators/OEMs, and direct end-use manufacturers regarding PolySheet products.

• Serve as a liaison between the market and Engineering, conveying field insights, performance issues, and customer requirements to Engineering, while relaying engineering and product decisions back to the distribution channels.

• Partner with customers to provide design and fabrication solutions, including design suggestions, fabrication and machining techniques, and choices of materials/grades.

• Assist fabricators and OEMs by offering best practices in fabrication, guidance on tooling and machining, and troubleshooting for jobsite or production issues.

• Facilitate new product introductions by training distributors, dealers, fabricators, and end-use manufacturers.

• Conduct investigations and assist in resolving field and production issues in collaboration with Engineering, Production, and Quality teams.

• Aid in the preparation of code, regulatory, and industry compliance documentation pertinent to PolySheet’s target markets.

• Create training materials, manuals, and technical resources.

• Develop and present both in-person and virtual presentations.

• Keep thorough records of customer interactions, technical support inquiries, and their resolutions.

• Collect feedback from the field and channel for the Product, Engineering, and R&D teams.

• Represent the company at industry trade shows, dealer functions, and technical workshops.

⛳️ Requirements

• Understanding of plastics, polymers, or construction materials; experience with HDPE is highly desirable.

• Excellent communication and presentation skills, capable of simplifying technical information for a variety of audiences.

• Proven experience in creating technical documentation, training materials, or instructional content.

• Willingness to travel to customer locations and industry events (up to 75%).

• Preferred experience in fabrication, machining, or structural design involving polymer-based products.

• Familiarity with one or more of PolySheet’s target markets is preferred: furniture, outdoor kitchens, marine components, playgrounds, or industrial food equipment.

• Knowledge of relevant regulatory or industry standards is advantageous (e.g., NSF/food-contact, marine-grade, playground safety).

• Experience with CAD software and technical drawing evaluation is preferred.

• Prior experience in developing customer training programs (manuals, videos, presentations) is preferred.

• Demonstrated capability to work collaboratively across sales, Engineering, product development, and manufacturing teams.

• A Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Materials Science, Industrial Design, or a related discipline is required (or equivalent technical experience).

• At least 3 years of experience in technical sales, applications engineering, sheet/plastics supply, or fabrication/manufacturing is required.

• Ability to travel to customer sites, fabrication plants, and industry events up to 75% of the time, including by air and car.

• Capacity to work in and around manufacturing, fabrication, and jobsite environments, which may include exposure to machinery, noise, and industrial materials.

• Ability to stand, move, and present for extended durations while conducting on-site training and trade show demonstrations.

• Capability to sit for prolonged periods while working at a computer or traveling.

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-based incentives.

• Comprehensive health benefits package.

• Opportunities for professional development and training.

• Flexible work schedule and remote work options.

• Collaborative and innovative work environment.