Conveyor Sales; Panel & Roll Forming​/Automation

Alexander James Recruiting is working with a leading manufacturer of various heavy and light duty conveyors, seeking a motivated and strategic sales professional to develop their innovative, automated panel former discharge conveyor across North America. With the opportunity to grow this into a larger team, this is a great opportunity for an experienced, solutions focused sales professional who has experience selling into manufacturing plants and specifically panel rolling & forming, sheet metal and building products.

• Take ownership of the company’s sales strategy in relation to their automated panel/roll forming conveyor products
• Form and develop relationships with key OEMs within building products to include sheet metal, roofing and various panel manufacturers
• Conduct site surveys, detailed quotations and work with the technical team on providing details CAD designs and plant layouts
• Attend various customer exhibitions and have the flexibility to travel where and when required
• Over time, grow a team and develop a division within the business successfully

The company requires an individual who is a self‑starter and able to develop relationships successfully via specific revenue streams. Experience of selling into and having a strong understanding of the manufacturing process in industries such as sheet metal, paneling, roofing and general building products is highly preferable. Knowledge of conveyors would be preferable though not essential, but a general understanding of CAD drawings and the design process is a must.

This is a role with a lot of scope to develop a product within automation and therefore would suit an individual who is motivated to build something long term and grow with the organization which is providing the infrastructure to do so. In terms of location, the coverage is the whole of North America but those located in the Mid West or West are of particular interest.

You will be willing to travel where required in order to win the business.

• Competitive base salary of up to $150k
• Excellent, uncapped commission with the potential to earn $200k‑$350k genuinely achievable (this may vary depending on the structure of the position)
• Potential draw/guarantee for year 1
• 2–3 weeks vacation (negotiable)
• Healthcare including dental
• 401(k) up to 5%
• Opportunity to join a fast‑growing, international & innovative business in the US with excellent growth potential

An international group, our client is an innovative manufacturer within the warehousing and intralogistics sphere. With a focus on both light and heavy duty conveyors they’re part of a wider group that has recently acquired a light duty conveyors focused business. Having developed a new innovative, semi‑automated product they’re now seeking a national sales person to manage and develop their client base across the US.