The Sales & Marketing Manager will develop and execute strategic initiatives to drive growth and secure new business across North America. They will cultivate strong relationships with key customers and stakeholders to expand the company's footprint in the steel and heavy industrial sectors.
About Us SMS Mill Services is a leading provider of onsite services within the steel industry across USA, South America and Europe. Headquartered in Portage, Indiana, SMS has experienced significant growth since its founding in 2005 and continues to expand its presence in key markets around the world. Our success is built on delivering innovative, cost-effective solutions that help steel producers more safely, efficiently, and sustainably. As an industry leader, we are committed to serving our customers, employees, and communities with professionalism, integrity, and a strong focus on environmental responsibility.
The Opportunity SMS Mill Services is seeking a driven and strategic Sales & Marketing Manager to drive strategic growth across North America. This highly visible role will focus on strengthening and expanding existing customer relationships, developing new customer partnerships, and identifying untapped business opportunities across the steel and heavy industrial sectors. In addition to securing new business, the successful candidate will play a key role in expanding SMS's presence and service offerings within the facilities and markets we currently serve, helping drive long-term revenue growth and market share. The ideal candidate is a proactive relationship builder with a proven track record of generating leads, creating strategic partnerships, and delivering measurable business results in an industrial environment.
What You’ll Do Drive Business Growth
Develop and execute strategic sales and marketing initiatives throughout North America
Identify, pursue, and secure new business opportunities that align with company growth objectives
Generate qualified leads and build a robust sales pipeline
Expand SMS’s footprint within existing customer locations
Build Strategic Relationships
Cultivate and strengthen relationships with key customers, decision-makers, and industry stakeholders.
Serve as a trusted advisor by understanding customer challenges and delivering value-driven solutions.
Represent SMS professionally and persuasively in customer meetings, industry events, and presentations.
What We’re Looking For Education
Bachelor’s degree in business, finance, engineering, science, or a related field
Experience
Five or more years of successful sales, marketing, or business development experience within the heavy industrial service sector.
Demonstrated ability to generate revenue growth, develop strategic customer relationships, and win new business
Proven track record of delivering results
Other Qualifications
Must be available at least 60% of the time to travel within North America
Proficiency with Microsoft Office products, particularly Power Point, Excel and Word.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to deliver internal and external presentations.
Ability to work independently with internal customers and external resources.
Proven ability to demonstrate lead generation and growth within these similar sectors
Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions in group environments.
Technical Skills
Understanding of the steel making process
Understanding of business and commercial contract terms and conditions
Understanding of basic accounting principles
Strong analytical skills and strategic problem-solving capabilities.
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret technical and market data.
Ability to develop and implement strategic plans.
SMS Mill Services offers competitive benefits, including health insurance, life insurance, disability plans, and a 401(k) with company matching.
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