Carpenter Technology Corporation is a leading producer and distributor of premium specialty alloys, including titanium alloys, nickel and cobalt based superalloys, stainless steels, alloy steels and tool steels. Carpenter’s high-performance materials and advanced process solutions are an integral part of critical applications used within the aerospace, transportation, medical and energy markets, among other markets. Building on its history of innovation, Carpenter’s wrought and powder technology capabilities support a range of next-generation products and manufacturing techniques, including novel magnetic materials and additive manufacturing.
DIRECTOR - REGIONAL SALES
Position Description:
- Lead and direct the overall efforts of the Outside Sales force to generate optimal sales volume and profitability in line with corporate guidelines.
- Assist with the development and implementation of strategies to grow the organization's business; execute contracts; and account and brand forecasting.
- Evaluate, motivate and manage the performance of the sales representatives relative to their position responsibilities and requirements, territory plans, and related assignments.
- Negotiate pricing and customer claims to secure maximum profitability for the company.
- Supervise the quantity and quality of work performed. Select, train and develop Outside Salespersons. Assign, plan and coordinate sales territories and accounts.
- Assist Business Unit management in planning and sales forecasting.
- Maintain effective communication with the Vice President – Bar & Coil and other key internal contacts.
- Perform all other duties and special projects as assigned.
Position Requirements:
- Four-year college degree with emphasis on marketing preferred.
- 10+ years of sales/marketing experience in the specialty metals industry, including 2+ years of prior supervisory experience.
- Strategic – experience with developing area/departmental plans including business, production and/or organizational priorities.
- Financial – experience in managing resources to ensure financial and operational objectives are met.
- Knowledge of sales process and sales forecasting. Ability to develop relationships with key customers to identify emerging needs.
- Requires good decision making and team building abilities, effectively coaches and provides development opportunities and effectively manage individual employee performance within area of responsibility.
- Other attributes of qualified candidates include - ability to organize and prioritize tasks and make appropriate decisions, use sound and logical thinking in choosing a particular course of action, work in a fast paced and ever-changing environment.
- Requires a high comfort level with MS Office including Outlook, and the ability to train and develop others.
Carpenter Technology Company offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package including life, medical, dental, vision, flexible spending accounts, disability coverage, 401k with company contributions as well as many other options to employees.
Carpenter Technology Corporation’s policy is to fully and effectively maintain a program of equal employment opportunity and nondiscrimination for all employees, to employ affirmative action for all protected classes, and to recruit and develop the best qualified persons available regardless of age, race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, political affiliation or any other characteristic protected by law. The Company also will recruit, develop and provide opportunities for qualified persons with disabilities and protected veterans.