Manufacturing Sales Representative

Aston Carter; Deutschland; Vor Ort; EUR 77.379.000 - 89.284.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Disability coverage

PTO / Vacation

Zusammenfassung

Aston Carter is seeking a Regional Sales Rep to drive growth by identifying new business opportunities with distributors and end users across multiple markets. This full-time, in-office role includes regular regional travel in Michigan and nearby states, with a hybrid work arrangement in Romulus, MI.

Responsibilities include researching leads, managing CRM data, contacting prospects, and reporting on opportunities. Strong Excel and CRM skills, plus 1+ year in sales, are preferred.

Qualifikationen

• 1+ year of experience as a sales representative or in a similar sales or account management role.
• Experience in manufacturing or industrial sales is preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree in Sales, Business Development, or a related field.
• Demonstrated dedication to providing excellent customer service.
• Ability to manage time flexibly and respond to unscheduled, immediate customer or business needs.
• Active experience with a range of sales communication techniques, including cold calls, emails, and social media outreach.
• Hands-on experience with CRM software, preferably Zoho.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, with strong expertise in Microsoft Excel.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to travel regionally throughout Michigan and neighboring states as required.

Aufgaben

• Research and qualify companies as potential users of abrasive media and create opportunities to sell abrasive products.
• Update the online CRM system with all relevant information for recycling leads, sales leads, and existing customer accounts.
• Contact potential customers and material sources by phone, email, and other channels to present products and services.
• Track, follow up on, and report the status of purchase offers for spent abrasive opportunities.
• Identify and generate new sales opportunities as directed by leadership.
• Build and maintain relationships with distributors and end users through regular communication.
• Gather, analyze, and report information from customer interactions and competitor data to inform sales strategy.
• Conduct regional travel for onsite visits with customers to strengthen relationships and close new business.
• Adhere to all company policies and business ethics in every aspect of the role.
• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure smooth handoffs and ongoing customer satisfaction.

Ausbildung

Bachelor’s degree in Sales, Business Development, or a related field

1+ year of experience as a sales representative or in a similar sales or account management role

Experience in manufacturing or industrial sales

Customer service oriented

Time management

Sales outreach (cold calls, emails, social media)

CRM software experience (Zoho preferred)

Microsoft Excel

Strong written and verbal communication

Willingness to travel regionally (Michigan and neighboring states)

Jobbeschreibung

Aston Carter is hiring a Regional Sales Rep!

Job Description

The Regional Sales Representative plays a key role in driving growth by identifying new business opportunities to distributors and end users across diverse markets, including metal finishing, environmental, and ballast industries. This is a full-time, primarily in-office position with regular regional travel throughout the Midwest, focused initially on Michigan and neighboring states.

Responsibilities

• Research and qualify companies as potential users of abrasive media that can be purchased for recycling, while creating opportunities to sell abrasive products.
• Update the online CRM system with all relevant information for recycling leads, sales leads, and existing customer accounts.
• Contact potential customers and material sources by phone, email, and other communication channels to present products and services.
• Track, follow up on, and report the status of purchase offers for spent abrasive opportunities.
• Research, identify, and generate new sales opportunities as directed by leadership.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with existing distributors and end users through regular phone and email communication to understand and support their product needs.
• Gather, analyze, and report useful information from customer interactions and competitor data to support sales strategy and decision-making.
• Conduct regional travel for onsite visits with existing and prospective customers to strengthen relationships and close new business.
• Adhere to all company policies, procedures, and business ethics codes in every aspect of the role.
• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure smooth handoff of new accounts and ongoing customer satisfaction.

Essential Skills

• 1+ year of experience as a sales representative or in a similar sales or account management role.
• Experience in manufacturing or industrial sales is preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree in Sales, Business Development, or a related field.
• Demonstrated dedication to providing excellent customer service.
• Ability to manage time flexibly and respond to unscheduled, immediate customer or business needs.
• Active experience with a range of sales communication techniques, including cold calls, emails, and social media outreach.
• Hands-on experience with CRM software, preferably Zoho.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, with strong expertise in Microsoft Excel.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to travel regionally throughout Michigan and neighboring states as required.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience in business development, inside sales, sales operations, or account management within a manufacturing or industrial environment.
• Strong customer service mindset and ability to build long-term relationships with distributors and end users.
• Comfort working with data and reports to track leads, opportunities, and customer information.
• Willingness to learn and openness to training and professional development.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced sales environment.

Work Environment

This is a full-time role based primarily in an office setting, with flexibility to work remotely depending on meetings and business needs.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Romulus, MI.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $31.25 - $36.05/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your jobclassification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may besubject to specific elections, plan, or program terms.

If eligible, the benefitsavailable for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a hybrid position in Romulus,MI.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 24, 2026.

About Aston Carter

Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® Platinum Award winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email [e-mail] for other accommodation options.

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Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.