Manufacturing Sales Representative

Sales Representative – Metal Stamping & Manufacturing

Location: Peosta, IA | Premier Tooling & Manufacturing

Reporting to: The President

Our client, Premier Tooling & Manufacturing, a locally owned industry leader in metal stamping, laser cutting, welding, assembly, die design and build, and machining, is seeking a Sales Representative to join their team in Peosta, Iowa.

If you’re a sales-driven professional with a solutions-oriented mindset that thrives in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, enjoys building strong client relationships, and has a natural drive for selling and business growth, this role is for you!

You’ll play a key role in driving revenue by identifying new sales opportunities, maintaining existing accounts, and delivering accurate, competitive quotes that help win business.

What’s in it for You?

• Competitive Salary with an Annual Incentive Bonus Program based on personal and company performance.
• Annual Performance Reviews with opportunities for salary increases.
• Comprehensive Benefits Package:
  • Medical and dental insurance (starts after 30 days of employment)
  • Company-paid life insurance, vision, and short-term disability
  • 401(k) with an excellent employer match
  • Paid time off, holidays, and more!
• Work with a locally owned company where employees stay long-term—average employee tenure is 12 years!

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

Sales & Business Development:

• Identify and secure new customers while maintaining strong relationships with existing clients.
• Proactively reach out to prospective customers to fill open capacity within our factory.
• Utilize multiple customer engagement methods including virtual meetings, customer visits, phone calls, emails, and texts.
• Track leads and follow-ups in CRM software.

Estimating & Quoting:

• Generate detailed, accurate, and competitive quotes for customers across our service areas:
  • Metal stamping
  • Laser cutting
  • Welding
  • Assembly
  • Die design, build, maintenance, and modifications
• Analyze existing product costs to improve pricing strategies and enhance profitability.
• Follow up on quotes, ensuring competitive pricing and timely responses.

Cross-Functional Collaboration & Strategy:

• Work closely with the President, sales team, and management team to align sales strategies with company objectives.
• Communicate customer requirements clearly to internal teams to ensure smooth project execution.
• Review final job costs vs. original quotes to refine estimating accuracy and improve future profitability.

Required Skills & Experience:

• Solutions-oriented mindset—ability to identify and solve customer challenges.
• Strong relationship-building skills—comfortable engaging with customers and fostering long-term partnerships.
• Excellent attendance and reliability.
• Hunger for opportunity and a strong drive for selling.
• Willingness to continually learn and adapt.
• Must have basic computer proficiency.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Industry experience in metal stamping, die building, or other manufacturing processes is ideal, but not required.
• Experience in pricing negotiations, payment terms, and contract discussions.
• Experience using a Customer Relationship Management (CRM) system.
• Familiarity with factory management systems.

Work Environment & Travel:

• Primary Work Location: On-site at our Peosta, IA facility.
• Travel Expectations: Limited travel required, averaging 0-6 nights per month.
• Customer Engagement: Flexible—virtual meetings, customer visits, phone, email, or text, depending on client preference.
• This role cannot be fully remote. While some flexibility is possible, on-site presence is required.

Compensation & Additional Role Details:

• Compensation: Based on experience.
• Relocation Assistance: Available for the right candidate.
• Sales Team Structure: Two existing team members—one focused on quoting and one on customer relationships and sales operations.
• Growth Potential: Premier Tool & Manufacturing has capacity across all areas of our facility, providing unlimited growth opportunities for the right candidate.

Join Premier Tooling & Manufacturing’s Team!

If you’re a sales-driven professional with a solutions-oriented mindset and a passion for manufacturing, we want to hear from you!