Position Description

Job Summary

The Sales Supervisor requires a driven individual with high energy, who is self-motivated with a demonstrated track record of success. This position is responsible for the full range of sales activities related to finding solutions to customer's Grinding, Cutting, Polishing and Finishing needs. This Business Development territory has a diverse and challenging account base that includes Industrial, Welding/Metal Fab and Construction Markets. This territory has a wide range of customers that encompass the marine, composite, metal fab, wood, foundry, metal finishing and aerospace markets. The candidate would work closely with traditional industrial, national distribution as well and welding, contractors and construction related distributors. Key measures of performance are sales vs. set targets, profitability, relationship building, proposing, and implementing sales growth programs, and uncovering, developing and growing new opportunities.

Required Qualifications

This position requires an individual with a proven track record who is a self-starter, highly motivated, creative, personable team player and can succeed with minimal supervision. The willingness and ability to prospect new customers, opportunities are a must. The incumbent should have experienced sales and marketing skills and an ability to communicate effectively, both orally and written. Proven analytical, negotiating problem-solving and organizational skills are necessary. This means the incumbent must be skilled at working with & cultivating relationships with distribution through the region. The candidate will need to be proficient in Microsoft office, web applications, contact management and other forms of data analysis. Travel requirement for the role is up to 75%.

Additional Description

The territory covers Northern to Central VA and Western MD. A geographic location base would be around the Fredrick MD, Urban Baltimore MD area. There is some flexibility here. It is a great place for seafood connoisseurs and sports fans with the MD Terps, Baltimore Ravens and Orioles professional sports teams. Easy access to Catoctin Springs, Washington DC and the Baltimore Harbor.

Company Summary

Saint-Gobain Abrasives offers powerful, precise, user-friendly solutions, which enable customers to cut, shape and finish all materials in the most complex and challenging applications. By working closely with end-users and grinding expert partners, Saint-Gobain Abrasives designs and provides customized solutions to secure the best option for performance, cost and safety. Leveraging its global manufacturing presence, Saint-Gobain Abrasives serves its customers locally through its structured sales operations in more than 27 countries while employing more than 10,000 people.

Legal Statement

Saint-Gobain provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Saint-Gobain is an equal opportunity employer of individuals with disabilities and supports the hiring of veterans.