Mechanical Joining Segment Sales Manager

Atlas Copco; Auburn Hills (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 170,000; Full time

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Career growth

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Compensation & benefits

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Job summary

Atlas Copco Group in Auburn Hills, MI is seeking a Senior Sales Manager for mechanical joining solutions. You will lead technical engagement, develop persuasive proposals, and grow sales of rivets, joining elements, and equipment across strategic accounts.

The role requires 5+ years in industrial sales, a technical background, and a strong ability to forecast opportunities. Hybrid work arrangement with regular travel to customers and Auburn Hills office is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, business, or related field.
• 5+ years in industrial or technical sales.
• Experience selling mechanical joining elements or related equipment.
• Familiarity with joining technologies (SPR, FDS/FDF, Clinching).
• Strong strategic thinking and customer-focused results orientation.

Responsibilities

• 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 elements.
• Develop persuasive sales proposals to customers to win preference for IAS.
• Grow sales of rivets, joining elements, and related equipment.
• Develop and execute strategic growth plans for key customers and segments.
• Identify opportunities within key customers and focus on AI Infrastructure/Data Centers, Energy Storage, and General Industry.
• Build relationships with customers at engineering, procurement, operations, and executive levels.
• Manage a pipeline and provide accurate sales forecasts by month, quarter, and year.
• Collaborate with the Innovation Hub in Auburn Hills to deliver customer solutions.
• Monitor market trends and competitive activity and report insights to management.

Skills

Industrial sales

Mechanical joining

Strategic thinking

Relationship building

Forecasting sales

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Joining systems

Atlas Copco equipment

Job description

Language of job My profile Mechanical Joining Segment Sales Manager Sales Auburn Hills MI United States Hybrid Job Description

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

• Culture of trust and accountability
• Lifelong learning and career growth
• Innovation powered by people
• Comprehensive compensation and benefits
• Health and well-being

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Information at a Glance

Atlas Copco delivers innovative products and solutions that help businesses grow and drive progress. Our portfolio spans compressed air and gas systems and treatment, vacuum solutions, industrial power tools, assembly systems, and power and flow solutions. We bring a commitment to long‑term success built on expertise, reliable service, and uptime. When you level up to the Atlas Copco experience you enter a partnership based on quality, sustainability, and ease of collaboration. The technology we bring, and the decades of experience support the future‑proofing of your business. Atlas Copco is a brand within Atlas Copco Group.

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