Hi,

April Showers are on the horizon, and with them spring will soon be in full bloom! We hope the seeds you planted in Q1 are starting to blossom for you as Q2 unfolds. We’ve been hard at work here too and are excited to showcase some of our hottest, open opportunities in case you know someone who might be interested!

We’ve continued to add new, high-caliber candidates to our STAR Talent database who are positioned for growth in their career and open to making a change. Check them out!

April Star Talent

#93875
Managing Partner Procurement Consulting

• RFID inventory implementation at two facilities in the US. Over 60,000 SKU’s covered.

• Managed a team of 60 individuals across NA and centralized all Procurement efforts and contracts to create over $20 million USD in savings per year.
• Created a Strategic Sourcing team that managed over $800 million USD on spend. The team implemented Category Strategy, Playbooks, and long-term contracts to secure critical supplies form our vendor base.

#293035
Quality Manager

• Reduced warranty from 2.6M to 800k in one year
• Reduced supplier COPQ by 30% in one year
• Brought a startup facility up to compliance with AR M-1002 (tank car) in eight weeks’ time and passed AAR and DOT audits

#292998
Industrial Market Manager

• Leads an 8-member sales team, driving revenue growth to $55,230,000
• Manages a Midwest, East Coast, and Eastern Canada territory, increasing sales to $19,974,399 in 2024 (up 8.51% from 2023)
• Developed and manages a $500,000 Vendor Managed Inventory (VMI) program for a specific steel account

#38906
VP/Director of Sales

• Extensive metals sales experience with service centers, mills, and as a trader

• 3+ years of sales management experience leading sales teams and sales initiatives
• Experience managing large OEM accounts, building a book of business & developing relationships within strategic initiatives

MetalJobs Network Open Opportunities

Outside Sales
#2390

• 5+ years sales experience into OEM’s & Fabricators & Distributors

• Specific sales background in PVF/Forges & Flanges required
• Understanding of value-based selling / consultative selling methods in order to tailor solutions to customer needs
• Candidate must have ability for periodic regional travel throughout Western Region

Territory Manager –
#2396

• Driven individual with the desire to learn and grow with the company

• 5+ years metals sales experience is preferred
• Stainless, Aluminum, and Titanium sales experience is a plus
• Proven success of high performance activity and growth of existing territory
• Must have recent outside sales experience in throughout the Western Michigan

Branch Manager
#2400

• This role is accountable and responsible for providing profitable growth utilizing innovative management techniques

• Minimum 5 years of metals industry leadership experience preferred
• Sales and Operations background preferred.. this role will have a pulse on both aspects of the branch
• Strong exposure or experience to managing a P&L is preferred
• Knowledge of high level distribution is required
• Willing to assist with relocation to the area

Outside Sales
#2429

• Reside location can be most anywhere in Midwest

• Minimum 5 years experience selling Prime Flat Roll Steel Products
• Minimum of 2+ years experience in contract sales
• Must have strong hunting experience
• Experience in: garage door, HVAC, flexible tubing, grain storage, metal buildings, buckets, houseware, appliances, filters, RV, spiral pipe

Branch Manager –
#2399

• This role is accountable and responsible for providing profitable growth utilizing innovative management techniques

• Minimum 5 years of metals industry leadership experience preferred
• Sales and Operations background preferred.. this role will have a pulse on both aspects of the branch
• Strong exposure or experience to managing a P&L is preferred
• Knowledge of high level distribution is required
• Willing to assist with relocation to the area

Metallurgical Engineer
#2401

• Must have Metallurgical Engineering Degree, or equivalent experience in the metals industry

• Minimum 5 years of Forging/ Foundry Metallurgy Experience
• Knowledgeable in ASME, ASTM, API, AMS, MIL. SPEC, EB/ NAVY, ASNT, etc.
• Responsible for developing Technical Data Sheet (Forging, Heat Treatment & Testing requirements) based on material, governing standards, specifications, and customer requirements.
• Knowledge of raw materials, forging, heat treatment and its production processes and quality control is required

#2413: Outside Sales

#2417: Outside Sales

#2421: Engineering Manager

#2432: Customer Service Representative

#2433: Outside Sales

#2397: Territory Manager

#2400: Territory Manager

#2408: Outside Sales

#2414: Continuous Improvement Manager

How To Spot A Great Outside Sales Rep For Your Metals Company

If you’re in the metals industry, then you know that outside sales reps are key to your company’s success. After all, they’re the ones who are out there pounding the pavement, making connections, and closing deals. But how can you tell if a candidate has what it takes to be a great outside sales rep for your company? Here are four things to look for.