Technical Sales Representative - Steel Industry

Evolution Motion Solutions; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vehicle allowance

Uncapped commission

Medical benefits

401(k) with company match

Job summary

Evolution Motion Solutions is seeking a highly motivated Technical Sales Representative to focus exclusively on the steel industry and grow relationships within steel mills in the region. You will identify opportunities to improve plant reliability, reduce downtime, and increase productivity while collaborating with maintenance, reliability, engineering, and procurement teams.

The role requires experience selling to steel facilities, a strong mechanical aptitude, and the ability to travel across

Qualifications

• 3+ years of industrial outside sales experience.
• Experience calling on steel mills or other heavy industrial facilities.
• Valid driver's license and willingness to travel

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a strategic growth plan for assigned steel mills.
• Build relationships with maintenance managers, reliability engineers, operations leaders, plant managers, and procurement personnel.
• Identify opportunities for Evolution Motion Solutions' products and services across maintenance, repair, and operations (MRO) applications.
• Sell and support products including fluid power, automation, conveyor components, industrial supplies, and reliability solutions.
• Sell and support service projects related to steel mill operations and plant applications.
• Conduct plant audits, equipment assessments, and technical reviews to identify opportunities for efficiency improvements and cost savings.
• Generate new business while expanding existing customer partnerships.
• Partner with supplier representatives, internal technical resources, and third party contractors to deliver value-added solutions.
• Maintain accurate CRM records, forecasting, and sales activity reporting.
• Represent Evolution Motion Solutions at industry events, customer meetings, and networking opportunities.

Skills

Industrial sales

Steel industry experience

Territory management

Customer relationship building

Strong communication

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Job description

Description

About Evolution Motion Solutions

Evolution Motion Solutions is a leading provider of industrial products, engineered solutions, and technical expertise that help our customers improve reliability, productivity, and safety. Our team partners with customers to solve complex challenges involving power transmission, fluid power, automation, industrial maintenance, and reliability. We are committed to delivering exceptional customer service and becoming a trusted extension of our customers' operations.

Position Summary

Evolution Motion Solutions is seeking a highly motivated Technical Sales Representative to focus exclusively on the steel industry in Northern Arkansas. This role will be responsible for developing and growing relationships within steel manufacturing facilities by identifying opportunities to improve plant reliability, reduce downtime, increase productivity, and support maintenance operations.

The ideal candidate has experience working within steel mills or selling industrial products and solutions to the steel industry. This individual will serve as a trusted advisor to maintenance, engineering, operations, reliability, and purchasing teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a strategic growth plan for assigned steel mills.
• Build strong relationships with maintenance managers, reliability engineers, operations leaders, plant managers, and procurement personnel.
• Identify opportunities for Evolution Motion Solutions' products and services across maintenance, repair, and operations (MRO) applications.
• Sell and support products including fluid power, automation, conveyor components, industrial supplies, and reliability solutions.
• Sell and support service projects related to steel mill operations and plant applications.
• Conduct plant audits, equipment assessments, and technical reviews to identify opportunities for efficiency improvements and cost savings.
• Generate new business while expanding existing customer partnerships.
• Partner with supplier representatives, internal technical resources, and third party contractors to deliver value-added solutions.
• Maintain accurate CRM records, forecasting, and sales activity reporting.
• Represent Evolution Motion Solutions at industry events, customer meetings, and networking opportunities.

Requirements

Qualifications

Required

• 3+ years of industrial outside sales experience.
• Experience calling on steel mills, heavy manufacturing, metals, mining, paper, or other industrial processing facilities.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and technical problem-solving skills.
• Proven ability to manage a territory and grow customer relationships.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and relationship-building skills.
• Valid driver's license and willingness to travel throughout assigned territory

Preferred

• Existing relationships within steel manufacturing facilities.
• Experience selling industrial distribution, bearings, power transmission, hydraulics, pneumatics, automation, lubrication, or reliability solutions.
• Knowledge of maintenance and reliability practices within heavy industry.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent industry experience.
• Strong consideration will be given to candidates with experience supporting Nucor, Big River Steel, Hybar, CMC, Liberty Steel, or other steel manufacturing operations in Arkansas and the surrounding region.

What Success Looks Like

• Establishing Evolution Motion Solutions as a trusted partner within key steel mill accounts.
• Driving sustained growth in profitable sales and market share.
• Creating strong relationships across maintenance, reliability, engineering, operations, and purchasing departments.
• Identifying opportunities that improve uptime, reliability, and operational performance.
• Consistently exceeding territory sales objectives.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive base salary
• Uncapped commission opportunity
• Vehicle allowance and gas reimbursement
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off and holidays
• Ongoing training and professional development

Why Join Evolution Motion Solutions?

At Evolution Motion Solutions, you'll have the opportunity to own and grow a high-potential territory within one of the most demanding and rewarding industrial markets. You'll work alongside experienced professionals, represent industry-leading products and solutions, and make a direct impact on customer success while building a rewarding sales career.