Sales Representative - Industrial Coatings - Onsite Providence

Sales Representative Industrial Coatings Onsite Providence

Drive new business growth and expand customer relationships across key OEMs. Join a family-owned, high-quality coatings company with strong growth ambitions.

Our client is a well-established, family-owned industrial services provider specializing in liquid spray coatings, polishing, and metal finishing solutions for OEMs and manufacturers across multiple sectors. The company is known for its precision, quality craftsmanship, and long-standing commitment to customer satisfaction. With recent capacity expansion and increased production capability, they are entering an exciting stage of growth and are seeking a motivated sales professional to help scale the business.

Job Description

Identify and develop new business opportunities across key manufacturing and OEM markets. Build and maintain long-term relationships with customers, providing tailored coating and finishing solutions. Conduct outbound prospecting and lead generation, including research, cold calling, and networking. Manage existing house accounts while focusing primarily on new customer acquisition. Collaborate closely with plant and operations teams to ensure customer needs are met efficiently. Develop quotes and proposals, negotiate pricing and contracts, and oversee the sales process from lead to close. Stay informed on industry trends, competitors, and potential growth sectors within coatings and surface finishing. Provide regular updates and performance reports to management.

MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.

The Successful Applicant

A successful Technical Sales Representative should have : 5+ years of experience in sales within manufacturing, industrial services, or coatings / finishing sectors. A strong business development mindset and comfort with outbound prospecting and cold calling. Understanding of metal finishing, spray coating, powder coating, plating, or machining processes is highly preferred. A results-driven mindset with the ability to meet and exceed sales targets. Technical aptitude to understand and explain spray technology products. A desire to grow with a small but expanding business, taking ownership and playing a key role in future scaling efforts. A proactive and organized approach to managing multiple clients and projects.

What's on Offer

Competitive salary ranging from $75000 to $95000 annually. Opportunities for professional growth and development within the industrial and manufacturing sector. On-site position in Providence, RI, with travel to customers across the East Coast. Chance to work directly with ownership and leadership to help shape the company's next growth chapter. A supportive work environment that fosters collaboration and innovation.

If you are passionate about technical sales and enjoy working in the industrial and manufacturing industry, we encourage you to apply today!