MetalJobs | February 2025
Hi,
We hope your 2025 has gotten off to an inspiring and productive start, and that you and yours have stayed safe in light of the winter storms and devastating fires. Our thoughts are with anyone affected. In 2025, we are excited to continue bringing you the hottest open opportunities in case you know someone who might be interested! We will continue to spotlight several high-caliber candidates each month that we’ve evaluated who are positioned for growth in their career and open to making a change.
Cheers to a strong 2025!
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Maintained an average monthly growth rate of 1–3%; during peak seasons achieving growth rates of 5–10% or higher based on market demand; An annual personal achievement of 8–13% or more
- 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.
- Developing new business and going into uncharted territories; 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.
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Regional Fabrication Sales Manager
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Increased sales by 62% while increasing our network of fabrication partners
- Rebuilt the sales department while rebuilding sales (+25%) from a major loss of a government contract that made up 50% of the company’s revenue
- Grew sales by 215% over a 5-year period in a 13-state territory for a manufacturer of food processing equipment.
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250% sales growth over 5 years, which included the Covid era
- Have recruited, built, and retained an outstanding team
- Best in class inventory management skills
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Consistently managing $15m+ territories for top-tier Service Centers
- 25+ years’ industry outside sales experience
- Full-Line & Flat Roll product expertise
Featured Open Opportunities
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Main person in charge of inventory control working between sales and corporate purchasing
- Must have a background in large distribution networks, specific to inventory control/management roles
- Metals distribution specific experience is a plus, but not required
- Will be responsible for management of 1-2 direct reports and development within the team
- Opportunity to really be an integral part of this location’s overall growth and performance
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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
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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 state of Iowa
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Minimum of 7+ years of experience in TOOLING leadership, (Supervisory or Management) within a heavy industrial or manufacturing environment.
- Collaborate with the engineering and design teams to develop and optimize tooling solutions that enhance the processes as well as increasing efficiency and product quality.
- Oversee the build as well as repair of tools and dies, ensuring minimal downtime for Production and maximum operational efficiency.
- Develop and implement preventative maintenance schedules to prolong the lifespan of tooling equipment.
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5+ years carbon steel sales experience preferred
- Remote Opportunity – will cover the entire state
- Must have proven success of growing book of business within the territory
- Familiarity with steel coil processing, sheet, and plate required
- Preferred experience of sales in North Carolina
- Must have ability to travel and cover sales in the whole state of North Carolina
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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
Hot Opportunities
For more information on any of the candidates or positions listed above, or to discuss your specific search needs, please contact our Search Consultants:
Joey Golemboski
Vice President
joey@metaljobs.net
502-208-1211
Darren Valentine
Project Director
darren@metaljobs.net
502-208-1206
The Cost of Vacant Positions in Metals Companies
Have you ever considered the cost of leaving a position vacant in your metals company? It’s more than just the salary that’s at stake.
If you’re not filling positions quickly, it could be costing you tens of thousands of dollars. When we’re talking about a manager or salesperson, that number can increase quickly to hundreds of thousands of dollars per employee. And those are only the beginning costs associated with having vacant positions in your metals company.
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