Entry-Level Industrial Sales Representative

Entry-Level Industrial Sales Representative - Machine Shop

Location: Bay Minette, AL

Job Type: Full-Time

Experience Level: Entry-Level / Junior

Job Overview

We are seeking a motivated Entry-Level Industrial Sales Representative to join an established machine shop in Bay Minette, Alabama.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who has knowledge or experience within the machining, manufacturing, fabrication, or industrial industry and is interested in developing a long-term career in sales.

The selected candidate will initially work closely with and shadow an experienced Sales Representative, learning the company's services, capabilities, customer base, quoting process, and overall sales approach. The goal is to train and develop this individual into a confident representative who can eventually manage customer relationships, develop new business, and represent the company in the field.

Responsibilities

• Shadow and assist the company's experienced Sales Representative

• Learn the company's machining, fabrication, repair, and manufacturing capabilities

• Develop a strong understanding of the company's products, services, equipment, and processes

• Assist with communicating with existing and prospective customers

• Learn how to identify customer needs and recommend appropriate services

• Assist with preparing quotes, estimates, proposals, and customer follow-ups

• Maintain accurate records of customer conversations, opportunities, and sales activity

• Follow up with customers regarding quotes, projects, and service needs

• Build and maintain professional relationships with customers

• Learn how to identify and pursue new business opportunities

• Participate in customer visits and sales meetings

• Work closely with shop personnel to understand project requirements, capabilities, timelines, and customer expectations

• Gradually take responsibility for assigned accounts and prospective customers

• Travel locally and within the surrounding region to visit customers and represent the company at expos, conferences etc.

Requirements

• Knowledge or experience in machining, machine shops, manufacturing, fabrication, welding, industrial maintenance, or a related field is strongly preferred

• Previous professional sales experience is not required

• Interest in developing a career in industrial or outside sales

• Ability and willingness to learn technical products, services, and processes

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills

• Comfortable speaking with customers and building professional relationships

• Self-motivated, dependable, and willing to take initiative

• Strong organizational and follow-up skills

• Ability to work closely with experienced team members and accept coaching

• Basic computer skills

• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation

• Professional appearance and attitude

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate may already have experience working in a machine shop, manufacturing facility, fabrication environment, industrial setting, or similar trade and is ready to transition into a customer-facing sales role.

We're looking for someone who understands the industry but does not necessarily already have years of sales experience. The company is willing to train, mentor, and develop the right person into a successful Sales Representative.

This position is a great opportunity for someone who wants to take their technical or industry knowledge and build a long-term career in industrial sales and business development.

Benefits

• Competitive base salary

• Commission earning potential

• Opportunity to increase earnings as sales responsibilities grow

• Hands-on training and mentorship from an experienced Sales Representative

• Opportunity to develop technical and professional sales skills

• Career advancement opportunities within a growing company

• Opportunity to take on increasing responsibility as the business expands

• Exposure to both inside and outside sales

• Opportunity to build and eventually manage customer relationships

• Stable, full-time employment

• Long-term career development

• Supportive, hands-on work environment

• Opportunity to become an important part of the company's continued growth and success

Why Join Us?

This is more than an entry-level sales position. The company is looking for someone who can learn the business, build industry knowledge, develop strong customer relationships, and grow into a larger role over time.

If you have experience in machining or manufacturing and have thought about moving into sales, this position provides an opportunity to learn directly from an experienced professional while developing the skills needed to represent an established and growing business.

You do not need to come in as an experienced salesperson. We're looking for someone with industry knowledge, drive, professionalism, and the desire to build a career.