Outside Sales Manager- Metal Industry

Are you a sales professional in the metal industry? Join Solar Atmospheres of Michigan, a family-owned company that values meaningful work, supports its people, and offers the kind of stability you can count on. We're looking for an Outside Sales Manager who thrives on connecting with right-fit customers in need of a trusted partner for vacuum heat-treating and brazing services. This role includes travel, and we provide a company car, credit card, and phone to support your success. What you'll do As an Outside Sales Manager at Solar Atmospheres of Michigan, you will be establishing new relationships with prospects who will benefit from a partnership with us. Unlike some sales positions, our leads and opportunities are endless. Most of our business supports the aerospace, medical and the power generation industries. In addition, there are many direct and indirect companies that we connect with that produce components which need to be heat-treated for durability and mechanical purposes. This is when we step in! The area you cover and companies you meet with will vary daily but day to day you can expect to do the following: Visit multiple prospects and customers a day to build relationships and pitch our services Call and follow up with our high volume of prospects and inbound leads Plan weekly travel schedules and coordinate flights/hotels needed Utilize HubSpot to maintain accurate records of prospecting/customer activities Provide daily reports to the Director of Sales on activities Network and participate at trade shows/conferences throughout the territory What you need to thrive in this role Heat treating and/ or Metal Service Center sales background with connections to and relationships with machine and metal fabrication shops throughout MI, WI, and IN Comfortable with some overnight travel Proficiency in Microsoft Office and CRM systems required General knowledge of materials preferred Results-oriented, motivated, and the ability to work independently Ability to multitask, prioritize work, and complete tasks with little supervision Excellent written and verbal communication skills Valid driver's license and clean driving record, required. About us The mission of Solar Atmospheres is to add significant value to our customer's operations by thermally treating parts, principally in a vacuum environment, with an unwavering commitment to honesty in all relationships. We will strive to fulfill this mission while: Performing our work with an emphasis on quality and responsiveness Operating with an awareness and appreciation of the value of our customers' parts while in our care Forever looking "forward" in the area of technical capabilities Demonstrating a willingness to "accept the challenge" Providing and maintaining a work environment that is safe, clean and reflects our respect for human dignity Providing our employees with an opportunity for personal growth, challenge, and reward Maintaining a workplace that is environmentally friendly Sustaining long-term growth and profitability What we offer you We care about our employees' well-being and show it by providing the following: Company car, laptop, credit card, and cell phone Medical, Dental, and Vision Short & Long-Term Disability Life & AD&D Insurance 401K with Company Match Paid Time Off Employee Assistance Program Employee Referral Program Thank you for considering us as a potential employer!