OEM Sales & Business Development Manager - North America

MSS Ltd established in 2003, are market leaders in their field and expanding as part of the global Atlas Copco Group of companies. The position offers outstanding earning potential as the company continues to grow.

Home Based - Rock Hill, SC (Flexible/Hybrid)

Due to ongoing ambitious growth plans, MSS Group wish to recruit an OEM Sales & Business Development Manager. Ideally currently working in the laser cutting, sheet metal working machinery or compressed gas industry in a similar role. Good knowledge and experience of working with new and existing end users and distribution partners selling medium to high value capital equipment sales is a must. A technical/engineering background is highly desirable. Detailed product training and support will be given.

Reporting to the General Manager, working from a home base or from our Rock Hill offices, the role will require business development and sales work to help spearhead our North American expansion plans.

The role includes the sale of MSS's complete portfolio of equipment including Nitrogen Generation systems; High Pressure Gas Mixers, High pressure laser gas filtration systems and laser gas flow monitoring equipment.

Typical sales values $5k to over $500k.

Key Responsibilities and Duties:- Sales & Business Development (75%)

• Develop, implement and regularly review an agreed sales strategy with the General Manager to maximize business results and secure sales in line with targets.
• OEM Sales management & development of existing OEM accounts.
• Seek out and develop new key OEM partners in agreed key target areas.
• Managing customer machine demonstrations at MSS premises/end user sites when required.
• Represent the company with sales support at industry related exhibitions and conferences.
• Region wide travel.
• Providing detailed, clear technical guidance, presentations and documentation to existing & potential OEM partners.
• OEM partner sales support & training.
• Meet or exceed agreed sales & growth targets through intensive & targeted sales efforts.
• Management of MSS CRM North American contacts and communications.
• Input for regular marketing support.
• Maximize company resources and profits.
• Communicate effectively and politely with personnel in all company departments.

Key Responsibilities and Duties:- CRMReporting(15%)

• Prepare monthly reports to show market trends, business development results, competitor activity, sales forecasts, and prospecting activity.
• Prepare forecasts and track orders for MSS products monthly.

Key Responsibilities and Duties:- Market Analysis (5%)

• Continuously pursue knowledge and understanding of economic trends and news that may affect the compressed air business. Report such activity to the General Manager.

Key Responsibilities and Duties:- Personal Development (5%)

• Maintain the latest product knowledge and sales/marketing skills through continued training and development.

Essential Skills & Experience

• Track record of business development with OEM account networks.
• Experience of selling capital equipment.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Results oriented with a 'can do' attitude.
• Able to work flexible hours with some time staying away from home as required.
• Self-disciplined 'hunter gatherer' personality with a strong ability to work autonomously.
• Strong organisational and time management skills.
• Location flexible but ideally within reach of MSS Offices & transport hubs.
• Full driving licence

Desirable Skills & Experience

• Experience working in the laser cutting, sheet metal working and or compressed gas industries.
• 5 years capital sales experience.
• Strong IT literacy and ability especially with Microsoft Office and CRM software.
• Knowledge of effective sales use of social media such as Linkedin.
• Engineering qualification is advantageous.

$** Basic salary depending on experience plus bonus structure, OTE $** Year 1 uncapped.

Pension, laptop, mobile phone, travel & overseas subsistence expenses.

Reporting to the General Manager, working from a home base or from our Rock Hill offices, the role will require business development and sales work to help spearhead our North American expansion plans.

Talent Acquisition Team: Tachelle Peeples

This position offers outstanding earning potential as MSS Ltd continues to grow.