Foundry Sales Manager; Remote - Southeast Territory; Knoxville, TN • Atlanta, GA • Greenfield, SC

Foundry Sales Manager (Remote) - Southeast Territory (Knoxville, TN
• Atlanta, GA
• Greenfield, SC)

This position is within the Mining And Metals Industry

Pyrotek is a global leader in high temperature materials, delivering new technologies, advanced engineered systems, and innovative materials to customers worldwide.

Remote-based position covering the Southeast territory (Knoxville, TN; Atlanta, GA; Greenfield, SC). Approx. 50% travel required. Location beyond the covered region not acceptable.

As the Foundry Sales Manager, you’ll be responsible for growing revenue, expanding market share, and leading sales activities across the territory while serving as a trusted advisor to foundry manufacturers and processors.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute territory sales strategies that drive sustainable growth and profitability.
• Build strong relationships with foundry customers, decision-makers, and industry partners.
• Identify and pursue new business opportunities while expanding existing accounts.
• Lead, coach, and support Sales Engineers within the territory to achieve quarterly and annual objectives.
• Deliver technical presentations, product demonstrations, and value-driven solutions that help customers improve performance.
• Analyze market trends, competitive activity, and customer needs to uncover growth opportunities.
• Negotiate pricing, supply agreements, and commercial terms while balancing customer success and business objectives.
• Collaborate closely with engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, and customer service teams to deliver exceptional customer experiences.
• Utilize CRM tools to manage customer activity, sales forecasts, pipeline development, and reporting.

Required:

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, or related technical discipline, or equivalent experience.
• Minimum of 5 years of industrial sales experience.
• Minimum of 2 years of leadership experience.
• Experience with in the foundry industry is strongly preferred.
• Proven success selling technical products, engineered solutions, or industrial equipment.
• Strong business acumen and consultative selling skills.
• Ability to effectively lead, coach, and develop high-performing sales professionals.

Preferred:

• Foundry manufacturing, metal casting, refractory products, thermal processing, or related markets.
• CRM experience, including pipeline management, forecasting, and customer engagement tracking.
• Experience presenting technical solutions to engineers, operations leaders, and executive decision-makers.

This position is remote-based and requires candidates to reside within the Southeast territory region encompassing Knoxville, Tennessee;
Atlanta, Georgia; and Greenfield, South Carolina. Regular travel throughout the territory and occasional domestic or international travel is required.

Must be able to sit for long periods, bend, and reach, use stairs, lift up to 25 pounds occasionally, operate a motor vehicle in accordance with safety and traffic regulations, and communicate effectively in English by telephone, in person and in writing. Effectively use a personal computer, office equipment and telephone.

Generally work within an office and manufacturing environment. While working remotely, must establish and maintain a dedicated, distraction-free home office environment that supports productivity and confidentiality, and must maintain reliable connectivity for business purposes. While working in a manufacturing environment, may be exposed to fumes or airborne particles, varying temperatures, molten metal, moderate noise, mechanical parts, and moving industrial vehicles. Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) such as approved footwear, respirators, and safety glasses/goggles may be required.

Pyrotek is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, family medical history or genetic information, political affiliation, military service, or other non-merit based factors.