Permanent Magnet Sales Manager – Industrial Applications

USA Rare Earth, LLC

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About The Position

We’re seeking a driven, technically fluent Outside Sales Manager to lead customer acquisition and account growth across a defined U.S. region. You’ll be a road warrior, building relationships with OEMs in high-growth industrial sectors, identifying new applications, and converting opportunities into long-term production volume. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, high-accountability environment and wants to shape the future of U.S. magnetics manufacturing.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, or related field, preferred
• 5+ years of experience in outside sales, business development, or technical account management in B2B manufacturing
• Solid understanding of permanent magnet and rare earth permanent magnets and their applications
• Proven success in OEM sales—especially in motors, automation, or industrial components
• Strong understanding of long-cycle sales, technical BOMs, and collaborative engineering engagement
• Familiarity with CRM platforms (e.g., Salesforce, HubSpot) and disciplined pipeline management
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation skills
• Willingness to travel extensively (50–75%) across assigned territory

Responsibilities

• Drive demand generation and close orders with OEM customers across assigned region
• Rapidly build U.S. market position and brand awareness in target verticals
• Develop and execute account plans aligned to annual revenue targets
• Identify and qualify new opportunities; manage pipeline in CRM with 10x coverage of annual quota
• Lead development of MOUs and JDAs (Joint Development Agreements) to secure 2026+ volume commitments
• Develop pipeline and convert into purchase orders
• Deliver monthly forecasting and demand plans with ≥80% forecast accuracy
• Collaborate with Application Engineering and Product Marketing to align technical solutions with customer needs
• Represent the company at tradeshows, conferences, and customer events

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees