USA Rare Earth, LLC

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Job Summary: 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. Target Applications & Industries: You’ll focus on OEMs in: Industrial and commercial electric motors Industrial automation and robotics Humanoid robotics and autonomous systems Oil & gas artificial lift and downhole tools, others HVAC compressors and motion control systems Factory automation and conveyor systems Material handling and warehouse robotics Numerous other industrial equipment applications Pumps, valves, and fluid control systems Key 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 Qualifications: · 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 Physical Demands The work environment will be a mix of a typical office environment, a manufacturing floor and a construction site. Noise level: Normal office, manufacturing and construction noises. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, skills required of personnel so classified. The reporting relationship may not reflect the most recent changes to the corporate reporting structure. USA Rare Earth proudly supports Equal Employment Opportunities USA Rare Earth's policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and will provide reasonable accommodations according to applicable federal, state, and/or local laws. For assistance applying for employment through this site due to disability, please contact Human Resources, hr@usare.com, to discuss reasonable accommodations.