Mechanical Joining Segment Sales Manager Job Auburn Hills area,Michigan USA,Sales

Your role

Be the expert on the customer's joining process and their technical specifications
Act as the primary point of contact for IAS mechanical joining product lines and related mechanical joining elements to assist customers and ensure great customer experience
Develop and communicate persuasive sales proposals to customers to ensure their preference for IAS
Grow sales of products including rivets, mechanical joining elements, and corresponding mechanical joining equipment
Develop and execute strategic growth plans for key customers and emerging segments
Identify opportunities within key customers as assigned, and have special focus on AI Infrastructure/Data Centers, Energy Storage, and General Industry
Build relationships with our customers at all levels of the organization; engineering, procurement, operations, and executive stakeholders
Manage a pipeline of opportunities and provide accurate sales forecasts by month, quarter, and year
Collaborate with our Innovation Hub in Auburn Hills to deliver customer solutions; including creation of unique/new solutions where applicable
Monitor market trends and competitive activity to report to Atlas Copco Management and suggest where to invest in new technologies to meet market demand
Research new areas to sell our products and ensure sales growth in targeted areas

Location & Travel

Open to candidates living in any location. Certain living locations may require more travel. Candidates should expect to travel to customers and our office in Auburn Hills, MI on a regular basis

Travel to key customers on regular basis, and travel time is dependent on location of candidate
Occasional international travel as required to our product companies in Bretten, Germany and Deeside, UK
Travel to our yearly National Sales Meeting is a requirement

To succeed, you will need

Bachelor's Degree (Engineering, Business, or related field preferred)
5+ years of industrial, technical, or engineered product sales experience preferred
Experience with mechanical joining element sales/equipment, manufacturing, or industrial equipment sales is advantageous
Understanding of mechanical joining processes and basic metallurgy fundamentals
Ability to evaluate joining methods and recommend optimal solutions
Experience in selling mechanical joining elements is a strong preference
Hands-on experience with joining systems (Atlas Copco or similar equipment)
Familiarity in one or more joining technologies (SPR, FDS/FDF, Clinching)
Familiarity with automation and how it interacts with joining
Passion for new business development.
Strategic thinker with strong business insight; especially how to grow sales and increase profitability
Results-driven and customer focused

In return, we offer