Metal Stamping Sales / Business Development Representative
SALARY + COMMISSION
We are seeking an experienced manufacturing sales professional to develop new business and grow existing customer accounts within our metal stamping division. The ideal candidate has a strong understanding of metal stamping processes, established industry relationships, and a proven ability to secure production contracts.
Responsibilities:
- Identify and pursue new business opportunities with OEMs, Tier 1 and Tier 2 suppliers, and other manufacturers requiring stamped metal components.
- Build relationships with purchasing managers, buyers, engineers, and manufacturing decision-makers.
- Generate requests for quotes (RFQs) and coordinate with estimating, tooling, quality, and production teams to develop competitive proposals.
- Follow quotes through the sales process, negotiate terms, and secure recurring production business.
- Manage existing accounts and identify opportunities for additional components, programs, and services.
- Review customer drawings, material specifications, production volumes, and quality requirements with internal teams.
- Maintain accurate records of sales activity, opportunities, and follow-ups.
- Participate in customer visits, trade shows, and industry networking events.
Qualifications:
- Proven success in metal stamping sales or related industrial manufacturing sales.
- Knowledge of production stamping, progressive dies, tooling, materials, and manufacturing costs.
- Ability to understand technical drawings and customer specifications.
- Strong prospecting, communication, negotiation, and account management skills.
- Ability to work independently and manage opportunities from initial contact through closing.
- Established relationships with manufacturing customers strongly preferred.
You should be proficient in:
- Bachelor's Degree
- Business-to-Business (B2B)
- Business-to-Consumer (B2C)
- Outside Sales
- Material Specifications
- Metal Stamping
- Production Stamping
- Progressive Dies
- Technical Drawings
- Tooling