Sales Representative - East Coast

Company Description

The Company

Magnesium Elektron is part of the Luxfer Group of businesses that specialize in the design, manufacture and supply of high-performance materials to technology industries worldwide.

With headquarters in Manchester, UK, this $500M/year annual revenue sales group recently listed on the New York Stock Exchange (ticker symbol LXFR). The group employs over 1,700 people in 17 countries and operates 21 manufacturing plants in 8 countries - UK, USA, France, Czech Republic, Germany, Canada, China and Japan.

Main Product Groups include:

•  Aluminum and composite gas cylinders
•  Magnesium alloys
•  Super plastically  formed aluminum components
•  Zirconium  based chemicals

The Group’s focus is on specialist products in high performance sectors where Luxfer´s technical know-how and manufacturing expertise combine to deliver a superior product.

For further information see www.luxfer.com

Magnesium Elektron

Magnesium Elektron is a long established light metals company that employs 400 people across North America and Europe and specializes in the development, manufacture and supply of magnesium products and services to technology industries worldwide. The organization has a strong historical base with excellent brand values (innovation, service, quality, technical support) in its existing markets.

Lighter than aluminum, ELEKTRON® magnesium alloys are used in high performance, safety critical automotive, aerospace, defense and other specialty applications. Magnesium is a quarter the weight of steel and a third lighter than aluminum, it can be used for reducing the weight of a product, increasing fuel efficiency and reducing greenhouse gas emissions.

 Magnesium Elektron North America is Headquartered in Madison, Illinois and is a metal producing facility specializing in the production of Magnesium alloy sheet and plate products.  The facility includes a continuous casting operation as well as several rolling mills and other sheet/plate processing lines.

At MENA, we have a shared vision and common set of values which we apply with integrity. We all work together as a team towards common targets, goals, objectives and initiatives established and promoted by our company and their employees. Our stated values are:

• Customer Focus: We focus passionately on our customers.

• Excellence: We insist on excellence in everything we do, value continuous improvement and celebrate success.  

• Personal Growth: We create an environment in which every individual is able to achieve their maximum potential. 

• Innovation: We look for innovative solutions everywhere.

• Accountability: We deliver on our promises and hold ourselves accountable.

Job Description

The Sales Representative for the East Coast reports to the VP of Sales & Marketing. 

The position is responsible for:

 Providing Sales and Technical support to our Customers within their metal engraving environments including our Distribution Networks and individual customers. 

 Identifying sales opportunities for a full range of MENA’s product lines including Graphic Arts as well as Wrought products.

 Working with our customers to develop a thorough understanding of their needs and provide MENA related products to satisfy those needs.

 Identify new markets/products/customers within the East Coast territory and assist the business development department to cultivate new sales opportunities.

 Plan/schedule/execute sales call strategies maximizing contacts and results.

 Assisting in the planning and forecasting of sales within the territory and developing plans to reach sales goals.

 Up to 50% travel required.

Qualifications

Potential candidates must have additional abilities and traits:

• Energetic and charismatic individual ready to dive into the territory to make contacts and develop accounts.

• Great communication skills to communicate with all levels of customers from top decision makers to operators on the floor.

• Self discipline to create a plan and execute the plan within the territory.

• Experience with Microsoft Office products as well as SalesForce a plus.

Education and Experience:

Preferred Bachelor’s Degree in Business or related field from a four-year college

3 – 5 years Sales experience within the Graphic Arts Industry, Chemical/Milling or experience with the metals or chemical industries.

An understanding of graphic arts, metallurgy, chemistry, etching, embossing and/or foil stamping a plus.

Additional Information

Magnesium Elektron North America offers a full range of benefit including

Competitive Starting wage

Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance Plans

Flexible Spending account for Medical and Dependent Care

Company Paid Life, Short-term Disability, Long-Term Disability Plans

401(k) with up to a 6% company match

Generous Vacation Policy