MetalJobs | February 2026
MetalJobs | February 2026
It’s that time of year again for our annual comp survey that will be published in Metal Center News’ August magazine. This year’s survey will focus on sales professionals at all levels within the metal industry. The survey takes less than 5 minutes to complete and will be accessible to anyone in the industry once the results are published.
Feel free to share the link below with any commercial people in metals production or distribution.
Welcome February! This month offers a moment to settle into the year and turn early plans into real progress. Whatever the year may hold, we are grateful to continue being an industry resource for you! We’re excited to share another lineup of hot, open opportunities this month. If someone in your network is considering a career move, these roles could be a great fit.
Our STAR Talent App makes it easy for candidates to showcase their experience and for hiring teams to access a vetted, industry-specific talent pipeline. Built for precision and powered by 34+ years of metals recruiting expertise, the app offers effortless, 100% confidential profile creation. Explore the app today to connect with top talent and opportunities.
Our STAR Talent App makes it easy for candidates to showcase their experience and for hiring teams to access a vetted, industry-specific talent pipeline. Built for precision and powered by 34+ years of metals recruiting expertise, the app offers effortless, 100% confidential profile creation. Explore the app today to connect with top talent and opportunities.
- Accomplished sales career with a proven track record of success in both traditional sales territories as well as working with national accounts.
- Regularly achieved double digit growth by leveraging strong personal relationships at multiple levels with key customers.
- Experienced commercial growth at multiple locations including an integrated mill, national service centers and regional service centers.
- Possesses strong business acumen, enabling the development of deeper customer relationships through the achievement of mutual goals.
- In addition to strong commercial skills, brings extensive management experience and a proven track record of leading successful teams.
- Played a key role in opening the first warehouse location in the state of Nevada.
- Contributed as a member of the corporate account growth team, supporting strategic revenue expansion initiatives.
- Salesforce CRM expert and trainer across multiple locations.
February Star Talent
- Reimagined and transformed operations organization to enhance sustainable growth and human resource development
- Developed and implemented modernization strategy for operations, while factoring capital restraints and recommendations for commercial direction.
- Created investment plan for China expansion, resulting in growth and control of IP.
- Commercialized new products to leverage core competencies and market place changes including product life cycles
- Implemented lean and other modern methods to drive sustainable KPI improvements
- Leading kaizen events that saved company millions immediately.
- Taught Lean Principles to develop other leaders.
- Took on dual roles with many direct reports as Lean Director and Operations Manager.
- Worked at the Best Lean Manufacturing Site in North America, where I also started my career.
- While I was obtaining my Six Sigma Green Belt certification, one of my projects resulted in a $4MM cost saving, considered a company wide best practice and they applied for patents.
- Leading, managing and developing of over 100 engineering, and 200 skilled trades.
- Reducing energy costs 8%, year to year, for two years. Considered best practice and was tasked with reviewing the energy costs for every plant in North America
- I have successfully led multiple Greenfield and Brownfield startups.
- As a high achiever and often a top performer, I maintained an average monthly growth rate of 1–3%, reflecting steady, reliable performance. During peak seasons, I often exceeded averages, achieving growth rates of 5–10% or higher based on market demand. This translated into annual personal achievements of 8–13% or more, depending on inventory availability, construction demand, and market conditions.
- I enjoy developing new business and going into uncharted territories through persistent calls, emails, and visits. I enjoyed meeting new potential customers, understanding their needs, and finding creative ways to get a foot in the door, ultimately securing new business opportunities in unfamiliar markets.
- I developed innovative strategies to increase sales by leveraging specialty products like digital prints, textured paint, and camouflage patterns. Additionally, I maximized opportunities by upselling or side-selling excess inventory, pup coils, and stagnant stock.
Featured Open Opportunities
#2630 – High Voltage Electrical Engineer
- Experience working in a EAF mini-mill environment required
- Must have experience with high-voltage electrical work
#2751 – Outside Sales
- 5-7+ years metals sales experience required
- Familiarity with flat roll steel products & processing is required
#2752 – Branch Manager
- 7-10+ years of experience in sales leadership or branch management within metals distribution industry needed.
- This role will lead the branch’s sales strategy, increased business development, and operations management of all warehouse and inventory management.
#2758 – Vice President/General Manager
- 10+ years required leading multi-site manufacturing operations including full P&L
- Must have experience leading commercial and operational systems, continuous improvement, and team development
#2697 – Engineering Manager
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering with 7+ years in aluminum extrusion or process manufacturing
- Proven experience leading engineering teams and driving plant performance
#2731 – Area Maintenance Manager
- 10+ years in an EAF steel production facility
- 5 years of experience leading maintenance teams
MetalJobs Network Open Opportunities
Featured Open Opportunities
Outside Sales
#2633
- 3+ years of metals industry sales experience required.
- Sales experience with tube, pipe, bar product preferred but not required
- Proven success of high performance activity and growth of existing territory.
- Remote position, must have ability to cover and travel throughout Northern Utah & Southeastern Idaho.
- Industrial sales to OEMs, Machine Ships, Fab Shops, and similar markets is required.
Outside Sales
#2611
- 5+ years metals sales experience required
- Need to be located in or around the Greater Philadelphia area
- Familiarity with aluminum products is a plus, but not required
- Role will target specific business with OEMs in various markets, machine shops, fab shops
- Must have ability to travel throughout the region as necessary
Inside Sales
#2640
- Driven individual with the desire to learn and grow with the company
- 2+ years metals sales experience is required
- Sales experience within industrial distribution
- Proven success of high-performance activity and growth of existing territory
- Knowledge of carbon flat roll products is a plus
Outside Sales
#2651
- 3+ years of metals industry sales experience required.
- Sales experience with Aluminum product/processing preferred but not required.
- Metals background required with a “Hunter Mentality”
- Proven success of high performance activity and growth of existing territory.
- Remote position, must have ability to cover and travel western territory.
- Sales to OEMs, Machine Ships, distributors, and similar markets is required.
Hot Opportunities
#2541: National Sales Rep
#2634: Inside Sales
#2638: Shift Manager – Mechanical / Electrical Maintenance
#2641: Outside Sales
#2642: Inside Sales
#2660: Inside Sales
#2652: Inside Sales
#2657: Inside Sales
#2645: Area Manager – Electrical Maintenance
For more information on any of the candidates or positions listed above, or to discuss your specific search needs, please contact our Search Consultants:
Mark Stocker
President, Owner
[email protected]
502-208-1212
Joey Golemboski
Vice President
[email protected]
502-208-1211
Darren Valentine
Project Director
[email protected]
502-208-1206
For more information on any of the candidates or positions listed above, or to discuss your specific search needs, please contact our Search Consultants:
Mark Stocker
President, Owner
[email protected]
502-208-1212
Joey Golemboski
Vice President
[email protected]
502-208-1211
Darren Valentine
Project Director
[email protected]
502-208-1206
Metals Industry Recruiter: Behind the Scenes
Metals service centers in the Philadelphia area rely on experienced Specialty Metals Outside Sales professionals who combine deep product knowledge with strong territory relationships. In specialty metals, success is driven by long-term customer relationships, technical expertise, and the ability to navigate a competitive Philadelphia metals sales market.
The client needed an Outside Sales leader with more than general sales experience. They required someone with a background in specialty metals, proven outside sales success, and established relationships across the Philadelphia territory. Previous efforts to fill the role had stalled, with multiple candidates interviewed and an offer declined due to compensation misalignment. After months of challenges, they turned to MetalJobs Network to bring clarity and results to the search through targeted metals industry recruiting.
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