WEAR SOLUTIONS SPECIALIST

Castolin Eutectic; Austin (TX); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

HSA & FSA plans

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance

401(k) match

Paid Time Off

Hybrid work

Referral bonus

Job summary

Castolin Eutectic, a global provider of surface protection, is seeking a Wear Solutions Specialist to grow our wear services for key accounts in mining, power generation, paper & pulp, cement, and steel. You will leverage advanced technologies and collaborate with regional teams to expand market share.

Ideal candidates bring 5+ years in wear solutions, strong technical and commercial acumen, and the ability to engage maintenance, engineering, and purchasing teams.

Qualifications

• 5+ years wear solutions experience in mining, power generation, paper & pulp, cement or steel operations.
• Solid understanding of surface protection and wear management solutions.
• Must be comfortable speaking with maintenance, engineering and purchasing personnel within key accounts.

Responsibilities

• Market Development: drive wear services growth for key strategic accounts in mining, power generation, paper & pulp, cement and steel industries.
• Collaborate with Wear Solutions team to provide technical and application support.
• Build and maintain relationships with end users and OEMs to understand needs and deliver tailored solutions.
• Identify prospects and develop messaging for new customer acquisition and existing customer expansion.
• Maintain a pipeline of opportunities in the CRM.
• Provide technical, design and product support addressing wear-related queries and proposals.
• Collaborate across regions to share best practices and improve technical/commercial approaches.
• Aim for growth in sales volumes, revenue and gross margin for Wear Services.

Skills

Wear solutions

Maintenance/plant experience

Engineering liaison

Sales / business development

MS Office

Tools

CRM proficiency

MS Office

Job description

Who we are:

We are Pioneering Industrial Sustainability.

Brief Description

Who we are:
We are Pioneering Industrial Sustainability.
Castolin Eutectic is a global provider of surface protection applications and solutions. Since 1906, we have brought innovative products and solutions to our customers, challenging ourselves to extend useful life, reduce maintenance costs, and increase industrial productivity while upholding our deep-rooted belief in sustainability.

We employ a diverse team worldwide in over 25 countries who represent our core values of customer orientation, integrity, respect, team spirit, and trust. Our employees are part of a global family who work together to provide the best solutions for our customers.

Opportunity!

We are seeking a strategic minded Wear Solutions Specialist to grow our service offerings in the following KEY INDUSTRIES: MINGING, POWER GENERATION, PAPER & PULP, CEMENT AND STEEL.

Our ideal candidate will have specialized knowledge of the wear issues within the one or more of these industries. Whether you are a seasoned sales professional or have been in a different role, such as a maintenance manager, maintenance planner, reliability engineer, sales engineer or similar role and looking for your next challenge, here’s your chance!

Position Overview

The Wear Solutions Specialist is a key member of the Wear Services Business Unit at Castolin Eutectic, responsible for delivering comprehensive wear solutions to end users and OEMs within targeted strategic accounts. This role focuses on leveraging Castolin Eutectic’s advanced technology and service offerings to develop and expand the market for wear-resistant products and solutions, within strategic accounts.

What You'll Do

• Market Development: Drive the growth of Castolin Eutectic’s wear services, including CDP wearplate, Castotube, LaserClad and other complementary products, by targeting key strategic accounts in the MINING, POWER GENERATION, PAPER & PULP, CEMENT AND/OR STEEL INDUSTRIES.
• Collaboration: Work closely with the Wear Solutions team to provide technical and application support
• Customer Engagement: Build and maintain strong relationships with key customers, including but not limited to end users in mining, cement, steel, power generation, paper & pulp and OEMs, to understand their needs and deliver tailored solutions.
• Business Development: Identify prospects and existing customers needs that fit the company’s services capabilities. Develop messaging for new customer acquisition and existing customer expansion.
• Maintain an Opportunity Pipeline: Maintain a pipeline of opportunities in the CRM.
• Technical Support: Provide technical, design, and product support to customers, addressing wear-related queries and assisting with proposals and quotations.
• Cross-Regional Collaboration: Maintain contact and cooperation with other regions to share best practices and drive continuous improvement in technical and commercial approaches.
• Performance Accountability: Ensure the achievement of sales volumes, revenue targets, and enhanced gross profit margins for the Wear Services business.
• Administration
  • Support the development of the organization's vision, mission, and objectives to generate revenue revue and profitability.
  • Responsible to identify and effectively communicate and support the resolution of critical business issues.
  • Represent the company at marketing events, trade shows, conferences, and training workshops.
  • Keep key documentation updated on CRM and deliver expense reports on a weekly basis.

Requirements

What You’ll Bring

• 5+ years of relevant wear solutions experience as a maintenance manager, plant manager, millwright, sales professional or similar role in one or more of the following industries: mining, power generation, paper & pulp, cement or steel operations.
• Solid understanding of surface protection and wear management solutions
• Must be comfortable speaking with maintenance, engineering and purchasing personnel within key accounts.
• Solid understanding of surface protection and wear solutions
• Basic understanding of company key clients and their position in the industry
• Consultative communication skills
• Mechanical aptitude
• Knowledge of basic print reading skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite
• Self‑motivated and self‑directed individual.
• Nice to have: Basic understanding of welding, maintenance and repair technologies.

Summary

What we offer:

Eutectic Corporation offers a competitive compensation program along with a very generous benefit package including:

• Medical
• HSA & FSA plans
• Dental
• Vision
• Company paid Life Insurance and Short-Term Disability
• 401(k) company match
• Generous Paid Time Off policy & paid holidays
• Voluntary Life Insurance, Long Term Disability, Accident Insurance, Critical Illness & Hospital Indemnity Insurance
• Referral bonus
• Hybrid work
• Alternate work schedules

Eutectic Corporation is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with a disability.