Outside Sales Representative Manufacturing Division

3E is seeking a driven Outside Sales Representative to support and grow our Manufacturing Division. This role is ideal for a relationship-focused sales professional who understands industrial customers and enjoys selling custom solutions—not just parts.

You will represent a full-service manufacturing operation that includes custom fabrication, machining, welding, forming, painting, and engineering support, backed by an experienced shop team and significant in-stock steel inventory.

What You’ll Be Selling

Our Manufacturing Division provides fast, flexible solutions for customers who need:

- Custom fabrication and machining

- Repair, rebuild, and replacement of damaged or malfunctioning parts

- Complete system design and build

- Reverse engineering of existing equipment

- One-off projects through full production runs

Capabilities include:

- CNC and manual machining (turning, boring, milling)

- Structural and sheet steel fabrication

- Shearing, forming, and brake press work

- TIG, MIG, and SubArc welding

- Large-capacity painting and finishing

- Engineering support using SolidWorks and AutoCAD

- High-definition plasma cutting up to 3” plate

Key Responsibilities

- Develop and manage a territory of manufacturing, industrial, and commercial customers

- Identify customer needs and recommend fabrication and machining solutions

- Build long-term relationships with maintenance, engineering, purchasing, and operations teams

- Generate new business while maintaining existing accounts

- Work closely with internal engineering, estimating, and shop teams to develop accurate solutions

- Prepare and follow up on quotes, proposals, and project opportunities

- Track activity, opportunities, and customer interactions in CRM

- Stay knowledgeable about shop capabilities, equipment, and lead times

Qualifications

- 3+ years of outside sales experience in manufacturing, fabrication, machining, or industrial services

- Strong understanding of steel, machining processes, welding, and fabrication preferred

- Proven ability to build relationships and close consultative sales

- Comfortable selling custom, engineered solutions

- Excellent communication, organization, and follow-up skills

- Self-motivated with the ability to manage time and territory independently

- Valid driver’s license and willingness to travel locally within territory

Why Join 3E?

- Established, well-equipped machine shop with broad capabilities

- In-stock steel inventory for faster turnaround and customer responsiveness

- Strong internal engineering and fabrication support

- Opportunity to sell solutions that solve real operational problems

3E is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Disability | Veteran

Pay: $60,000.00 - $70,000.00 per year

Benefits:

- 401(k)

- 401(k) matching

- Dental insurance

- Employee assistance program

- Expense account

- Flexible spending account

- Health insurance

- Health savings account

- Life insurance

- Mileage reimbursement

- Paid time off

- Parental leave

- Vision insurance

Work Location: In person