Sales Manager

Our client is the world’s leading manufacturer of steel belt conveyors to handle materials in severe conditions - including high temperature, abrasive, and heavy materials - used in foundries, coal-fired power plants, steel mills, mineral processing plants, cement plants, waste-to-energy plants, and solid-fuel power plants, with more than 1,500 installations worldwide.Our client's mission is to design, manufacture, and market reliable, high-quality systems that provide environmentally sustainable industrial solutions worldwide. Based on its patented technologies, our client produces highly automated systems able to reduce costs and achieve the highest level of quality in accordance with the principal standards. Its products are distributed worldwide through subsidiaries and licensees.Our client operates multiple production facilities in Italy as well as sales, service, and distribution facilities around the world, including the USA, India, Australia, etc.YER USA has been retained to search for a Sales Manager.As Sales Manager, you’ll be responsible for developing new business opportunities and growing existing accounts in the foundry and metals sector. You’ll spend much of your time meeting with customers and prospects to understand their production challenges and introduce Magaldi’s range of systems and technologies that can improve their operations.You’ll take ownership of your sales territory, proactively identifying prospects, qualifying leads, and managing opportunities through the entire sales cycle. This includes everything from prospecting and preparing proposals to negotiating terms and closing deals. You’ll work closely with Magaldi’s technical and project management teams to ensure customer needs are met and projects move forward smoothly.In addition to direct sales, you’ll represent the client at trade shows, industry events, and association meetings. You’ll also contribute to marketing initiatives, competitive analysis, and market intelligence, sharing insights from the field to help shape our business strategy and identify emerging opportunities.This role is ideal for someone who enjoys consultative, solution-oriented selling and has the drive to grow a book of business.Qualifications:Minimum 5-7 years of sales or business development experience in the foundry, metals, or industrial equipment industries.Proven track record of achieving or exceeding sales targets in a B2B industrial environment.Strong knowledge of foundry operations, material handling systems, or industrial processes.Excellent relationship-building and communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively at all organizational levels.Skilled in consultative, solution-based selling and long sales-cycle management.Highly self-motivated, organized, and able to work independently while collaborating with international teams.Comfortable with regular travel (40–60%) across the U.S. and Canada.The candidate will work from a home office located in the Midwest, Texas, Southeast U.S., with regular travel throughout the U.S. and Canada.Why Join the Company?At our client, you’ll join a team that values innovation, collaboration, and integrity. You’ll have the freedom to build your territory, develop deep technical knowledge, and work with customers who genuinely appreciate your expertise. It’s a great opportunity for someone who wants to combine engineering insight with strategic sales, all while helping shape a more efficient, sustainable future for the metals industry.