Sales Manager - Castings

CRANE ChemPharma & Energy is a Business Unit within Process Flow Technologies segment of Crane Co., a diversified manufacturer of highly engineered industrial products. ChemPharma & Energy designs, manufactures, and markets a wide range of flow solutions including process valves, actuators, pumps, and pipes under industry leading brands, to global customers in refining, chemical, pharmaceutical and energy industries. The Croning foundry – located in Ravne, Slovenia – is a European steel foundry with deep historical roots that specializes in steel castings produced using the Croning (shell moulding) method alongside other sand technologies. Today it operates within the CRANE ChemPharma & Energy group, supplying complex steel castings for valves, pumps, and industrial applications.About the PositionThe Sales Manager – Castings is responsible for developing and managing sales of foundry castings across Europe. The post holder will focus on driving incremental business and share gain in a range of markets including among chemical and industrial customers, building long‑term relationships and growing volumes for the foundry.Main ResponsibilitiesDevelop and execute a sales strategy for castings across assigned European territoriesIdentify and win new customers and projects, including lead generation, quote support and project follow upManage the full sales cycle: prospecting, quoting, negotiation, and contractingPresent the foundry technically to target customers and represent the foundry at trade fairsAchieve revenue, margin, and volume targetsEducation & ExperienceRequired:Degree in Engineering, Metallurgy or Materials Science5+ years B2B sales experience in castings or metal componentsStrong technical understanding of foundry processesStrong negotiation and communication skillsPreferred:Additional European language – German strongly preferredExperience working with foundry sales or in a foundry environment #J-18808-Ljbffr