Metals Processing Sales Engineer – Vacuum Furnace Solutions

Leybold USA Inc.; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Leybold USA Inc. is seeking a results-driven Sales leader to own business development across the Southern U.S.

You will identify and win new customers in specialty steel and metallurgical markets, lead technical discussions on vacuum systems, and manage the full sales cycle from prospecting to close. Role requires 5–15 years in technical sales or metallurgical engineering, plus willingness to travel 50–70%.

Qualifications

• 5-15 years of experience in technical sales, applications engineering, or metallurgical/process engineering.
• Proven success hunting, prospecting, and closing new business.
• Experience selling capital equipment or engineered systems into industrial markets.
• Industry background in metals, vacuum technology, furnaces, or related sectors.
• Willingness to travel extensively (approximately 50-70%) across the region.

Responsibilities

• Identify and win new customers in specialty steel, alloy, and metallurgical markets.
• Execute a proactive territory strategy across the Southern U.S.
• Generate pipeline through outreach, networking, plant visits, and referrals.
• Penetrate competitor-held accounts and position Leybold as the preferred partner.
• Lead technical discussions on vacuum systems and metallurgical applications.
• Position solutions for melting, degassing, and secondary metallurgy.
• Translate customer needs into technical and commercial proposals.
• Manage the full sales cycle through close.
• Conduct regular on-site visits to facilities and melt shops.
• Build relationships with plant, engineering, and technical leaders.
• Support system start-ups and early customer success.
• Convert initial wins into long-term partnerships.
• Maintain a strong, self-generated pipeline with clear visibility.
• Exceed activity targets (meetings, visits, opportunities).
• Monitor competitors, market trends, and project cycles.
• Provide accurate, data-driven forecasts.
• Partner with Engineering and Service teams on tailored solutions.
• Align internally to drive speed and competitiveness.
• Share market insights to support strategic decision-making.

Skills

Hunter mentality

Technical sales

Metallurgy knowledge

Account management

Travel readiness

MS Office

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Leybold USA Inc. is seeking a results-driven Sales leader to own business development across the Southern U.S.

You will identify and win new customers in specialty steel and metallurgical markets, lead technical discussions on vacuum systems, and manage the full sales cycle from prospecting to close. Role requires 5–15 years in technical sales or metallurgical engineering, plus willingness to travel 50–70%.