SENIOR OUTSIDE SALES ROLE

SENIOR OUTSIDE SALES ROLE – 1st Shift

Universal Alloy Corporation (UAC)

SOAR with us: Safety, Ownership, Advancement, and Respect—Fueling Excellence on the Front Line.

Are you ready to launch a career in aerospace manufacturing with a company that values your contribution and invests in your future? At Universal Alloy Corporation, we’re looking for dedicated individuals who want to build a long-term career and SOAR with us.

Position Overview

As a Senior Outside Sales person, you’ll play a vital role in leading UAC’s commercial activities across both domestic and international markets. This role drives profitable business growth by developing strategic customer relationships, identifying new market/application opportunities, and ensuring strong alignment between our customers and UAC’s internal manufacturing, engineering, and commercial teams. This position requires regular travel to customer locations within the U.S. and abroad.This is a great opportunity to contribute to a mission that literally helps the world take flight.

Why SOAR with UAC?

Safety First

We prioritize a safe work environment and provide the training and equipment to protect our team.

Ownership of Excellence

We empower our employees to take pride in their work and strive for quality in every part produced.

Advancement Through Innovation

We offer clear pathways for growth and development within a cutting-edge industry.

Respect for Craftsmanship

We recognize and reward the skill, dedication, and hard work of our front-line team.

Compensation & Benefits

Universal Alloy Corporation offers a comprehensive and rewarding benefits package designed to support your well-being and growth:

• Competitive Pay
• Hours - 1st Shift: Monday-Friday
• Paid Time Off (PTO): Begin earning PTO after just 90 days of employment.
• Health Coverage: Access high quality and affordable medical, dental, and vision insurance to keep you and your family healthy.
• Retirement Savings: Enjoy a generous up to 10% employer match on 401(k) retirement contributions starting January 1, 2026.
• Your Time Matters: We value your time with paid holidays, breaks, and lunch periods that support your well-being.
• Personal Growth: Take advantage of tuition reimbursement and Volunteer PTO to invest in your future and give back to your community.
• And More: Discover additional perks that make UAC a great place to build your career.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute annual business plans aligned with company sales goals
• Act as the primary liaison (“single point accountable”) between UAC and specified customers
• Sustain existing customer relationships and grow new accounts/markets for differentiated, value-added products
• Connect professional knowledge and UAC technical resources to expand business development in the aluminum extrusion market
• Identify and ensure UAC understands all key product characteristics for each and every customer responsibility
• Lead tactical sales initiatives and support strategic planning activities
• Conduct customer visits, presentations, and periodic business reviews
• Develop competition analysis updates annually for every customer responsibility
• Exercise and promote UAC safety culture within and outside of UAC facilities
• Ensure proper linkage between UAC manufacturing, application engineering, inside sales for delivery of the business plan results
• Interact with Quality Assurance and Sales staff to ensure spec compliance and customer satisfaction
• Monitor competitive and industry trends, providing market intelligence to leadership
• Identify emerging needs within the aerospace materials sector and recommend strategic initiatives
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of UAC’s product lines, capabilities, and value propositions
• Field Service Engineering requirements as necessary with all customer responsibilities
• Adherence to local, state, federal, and other company rules and regulations
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Education: B.S. or B.A. Degree in Business, Management, Sales, Marketing, Engineering preferred.
• Minimum Experience: 5-10 years’ Sales and Management experience in the aerospace metals market sector
• High-energy, self-motivated work style with a “can-do” attitude
• Entrepreneurial mindset and comfort operating in a self-directed environment
• Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills required; negotiation skills; must be able to read, write and speak English
• Reasoning Skills: Ability to quickly interpret a variety of instructions furnished in oral or written form with appropriate sense of priority and urgency
• Physically able to stand, bend, reach, climb, and lift up to 50 lbs regularly

Safety Commitment

All UAC employees must know and follow job safety procedures, attend required health and safety trainings, proactively promote safety at work, and promptly report actual and potential accidents and injuries. Employees must understand the PPE and wear it properly.

ITAR REQUIREMENTS

UAC has a responsibility to comply with all applicable requirements set forth by International Traffic Arms Regulations (ITAR). This position is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) which requires U.S. person status. ITAR defines U.S. person as a U.S. citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e. ‘Green Card Holder’) Political Asylee, or Refugee. This information is collected solely for purposes of complying with U.S. export control requirements and will not be used to unlawfully discriminate in the hiring process.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY AND REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION

UAC is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information. UAC is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation, contact the Human Resources department at 770-479-7230.