MetalJobs | March 2026
MetalJobs | March 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.
March is here, bringing longer days and a renewed sense of momentum as the year moves forward. May it also bring warmer spring weather! We are excited to highlight a fresh slate of in-demand opportunities across the industry. If someone in your network is open to exploring what’s next, these roles may be worth a closer look.
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.
May Star Talent
#64652
Outside Sales
- Responsible for $20m+ territory across all product lines including coil, sheet, tubing and bar stock
- Recaptured $2 million in lost business from 4 strategic accounts in first 9 months of employment at current role
- Consistent achievement of exceeding sales goals in current and previous positions
- Midwest focused sales experience
#81286
Regional Sales Manager
- Directed a team in a high-volume service center environment while maintaining accountability to personal sales goals.
- Expand market presence across Virginia, North Carolina, and Tennessee, winning accounts in trailer, mining, heavy equipment, recycling, and fabrication industries.
- Drive consistent territory sales growth, with multiple years exceeding double-digit gains and currently pacing +60% in 2025.
#100658
Outside Sales / Sales Manager
- 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.
#64652
Outside Sales / Sales Manager
- 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.
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
Operations Manager
#2669
- Minimum of 5+ years in a Metal Fabrication Management position required
- Experience with P&L, full operational leadership over 1 or more
- Education: Bachelor’s Degree from four-year college or university; or 5+ years experience.
- Identify, support and maximize machining efficiencies, continuous improvement
- Relocation available
Value-Added Services Manager
#2663
- Experience working in a EAF mini-mill environment requiredMust have 5+ years of value-added sales throughout Northwest Region
- Proven success developing new business with large OEM’s is required
- Experience in metallurgical sales and/or metal fabrication processes (e.g., water jet cutting, CNC machining, laser cutting, press brakes).
- Must have ability to travel throughout the territory 50%+
Outside Sales
#2667
- 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 Indiana, Ohio, and Kentucky
Branch Manager
#2671
- 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
Hot Opportunities
#2541: National Sales Rep
#2611: Outside Sales
#2614: Business Development Manager
#2640: Inside Sales
#2651: Outside Sales
#2660: Inside Sales
#2665: Outside Sales
#2668: Outside Sales
#2645: Area Manager – Electrical Maintenance
#2670: Outside Sales Representative
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
Vice President
mark@metaljobs.net
502-208-1212
Joey Golemboski
Vice President
joey@metaljobs.net
502-208-1211
Darren Valentine
Project Director
darren@metaljobs.net
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
Vice President
mark@metaljobs.net
502-208-1212
Joey Golemboski
Vice President
joey@metaljobs.net
502-208-1211
Darren Valentine
Project Director
darren@metaljobs.net
502-208-1206
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