About this role
The Sales Representative for the East Coast reports to the VP of Sales & Marketing.
The position is responsible for:
Providing Sales and Technical support to our Customers within their metal engraving environments including our Distribution Networks and individual customers.
Identifying sales opportunities for a full range of MENA’s product lines including Graphic Arts as well as Wrought products.
Working with our customers to develop a thorough understanding of their needs and provide MENA related products to satisfy those needs.
Identify new markets/products/customers within the East Coast territory and assist the business development department to cultivate new sales opportunities.
Plan/schedule/execute sales call strategies maximizing contacts and results.
Assisting in the planning and forecasting of sales within the territory and developing plans to reach sales goals.
Up to 50% travel required.
Potential candidates must have additional abilities and traits:
• Energetic and charismatic individual ready to dive into the territory to make contacts and develop accounts.
• Great communication skills to communicate with all levels of customers from top decision makers to operators on the floor.
• Self discipline to create a plan and execute the plan within the territory.
• Experience with Microsoft Office products as well as SalesForce a plus.
Education and Experience:
Preferred Bachelor’s Degree in Business or related field from a four-year college
3 – 5 years Sales experience within the Graphic Arts Industry, Chemical/Milling or experience with the metals or chemical industries.
An understanding of graphic arts, metallurgy, chemistry, etching, embossing and/or foil stamping a plus.
Magnesium Elektron North America offers a full range of benefit including
Competitive Starting wage
Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance Plans
Flexible Spending account for Medical and Dependent Care
Company Paid Life, Short-term Disability, Long-Term Disability Plans
401(k) with up to a 6% company match
Generous Vacation Policy