Technical Manager - India, Bandsaw

Job Description - Technical Manager - India, Bandsaw

Reporting to: Head - Bandsaw India

Role Overview

The Technical Manager - India, Bandsaw will lead the technical, application, and business development strategy for the Bandsaw product line across India. This techno-commercial leadership role combines deep product expertise with sales responsibility focused on driving customer retention, new business growth, and product performance. The role will work closely with sales teams, channel partners, and global product management to strengthen the brand s market position as the preferred bandsaw cutting solution provider.

1. Technical Leadership & Application Development
Act as India s subject-matter expert on bandsaw blade design, tooth geometry, materials, and application engineering. Optimize customer cutting processes for higher productivity, improved blade life, and reduced cost per cut. Conduct field trials, product validation, and process audits to demonstrate measurable performance improvement. Develop application data libraries, productivity benchmarks, and standard cutting parameters for the region. 2. Customer Support & Retention Own customer satisfaction and retention metrics for key accounts and distributors. Resolve technical issues, complaints, and performance challenges through on-site diagnostics and root-cause analysis. Build strong relationships with customers and OEMs, ensuring long-term loyalty and repeat business. Implement structured service and visit plans to proactively prevent downtime or dissatisfaction. 3. Sales & New Business Development Carry a business target for Bandsaw product line growth (volume and value). Partner with regional sales teams to identify and convert new customers in metal cutting, steel service centers, foundries, and fabrication segments. Conduct technical demonstrations and trials to secure conversions from competitor brands. Drive premium product penetration and mix improvement through value-selling and technical ROI presentations. Build strategic partnerships with key accounts and OEMs to expand application reach and market share. 4. Training & Capability Building Train internal sales teams, distributor staff, and end-users on blade selection, installation, and troubleshooting. Develop localized technical training modules, SOPs, and troubleshooting guides. Coach regional application engineers and develop a strong second line of technical experts. 5. Product Management & Feedback Loop Liaise with global product management and R&D for local trials, product improvements, and new product introductions (NPIs). Provide data-driven feedback on market trends, performance, and competitive insights. Support launch planning, testing, and post-launch performance tracking. 6. Data, Reporting & Systems Maintain a structured database of applications, trial results, and customer performance metrics. Provide monthly performance reports covering sales growth, technical KPIs, and customer satisfaction metrics. Ensure alignment with safety, quality, and ethical standards during all field operations. Qualifications & Experience Education: Diploma or Bachelor s degree in Mechanical / Metallurgical / Production Engineering. Experience: 10-15 years in industrial cutting tools or machine tools, with at least 5 years in bandsaw or circular saw segment. Proven techno-commercial track record in technical sales, application support, and business development. Experience with leading machine brands (Amada, Behringer, Everising, etc. ) preferred. Competencies & Skills Strong understanding of metal cutting processes and productivity improvement levers. Commercial acumen with ability to link technical benefits to business outcomes. Excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation skills. Analytical mindset with a hands-on approach to problem-solving. Willingness to travel extensively across India (60-70% of time). Performance Metrics Sales growth and profitability of Bandsaw product line. Customer retention and satisfaction index. Number of successful trials, conversions, and productivity improvement projects. Training hours delivered and technical capability built across teams. Reduction in customer complaints and breakages. Strategic Impact Position the brand as the #1 technical authority in bandsaw cutting solutions in India. Strengthen customer loyalty through unmatched technical support and measurable productivity results. Drive profitable growth by combining engineering excellence with commercial discipline.

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