Channel Sales Representative - Fasteners

Location: Illinois / Indiana (Hybrid/Remote with travel)

Company: MultiTech Industries

Are you a driven fastener sales professional who excels at building strong relationships with distributors? MultiTech Industries is a premier U.S. manufacturer of custom cold headed fasteners, and we are seeking an experienced sales professional to grow our presence in the fastener distribution channel. With manufacturing facilities in Illinois and Indiana, we offer reliable domestic supply, short lead times, and exceptional quality that distributors and their customers can depend on.

About MultiTech Industries

MultiTech Industries is a large-scale producer of high-quality custom cold headed products with:

• M2 to M22 diameter capability
• 50 cold heading machines, ranging from single-die through 5-die
• 25 thread rolling machines
• In-house secondary operations and advanced camera vision systems
• A fully staffed in-house tool room with more than 10 experienced tool makers

Our commitment to American manufacturing, technical expertise, and customer-focused solutions has made us a trusted partner for companies that demand precision, consistency, and scalability in their fastener supply.

Position Overview

The Fastener Sales Professional will focus on growing sales through fastener distributors across the United States. This role serves as a key point of contact for distributor partners, helping them win business through competitive pricing, strong technical support, and dependable U.S.-based production capabilities.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and expand relationships with new and existing fastener distributors
• Identify opportunities to convert imported or competitor business to MultiTech’s domestic custom cold heading capabilities
• Work closely with distributor partners to understand customer requirements and recommend technical solutions
• Collaborate with internal engineering and production teams to support complex custom fastener projects
• Achieve and exceed sales targets within the distribution channel
• Represent the company at trade shows and other industry events
• Provide market feedback to support product strategy, capacity planning, and business development efforts

Qualifications

• Proven experience selling fasteners, preferably custom or specialty fasteners, into the distribution channel
• Strong understanding of the fastener industry and distributor sales model
• Technical aptitude with the ability to understand cold heading, thread rolling, and secondary operations
• Strong communication, relationship-building, and account-development skills
• Self-motivated and results-oriented, with the ability to work independently
• Willingness to travel as needed to meet with distributors and attend industry events
• Experience using CRM tools and sales forecasting systems

Preferred Qualifications

• Established relationships with fastener distributors
• Experience selling domestically manufactured custom fastener solutions
• Ability to position technical and service advantages against imported competition

Compensation and Benefits

• Competitive base salary plus uncapped commission structure
• Comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, vision, and 401(k)
• Opportunity to join a growing, financially stable U.S. manufacturer
• Strong internal support from engineering, tool room, and production teams
• Ability to represent a differentiated domestic product in a market challenged by imports

How to Apply

If you are a high-energy sales professional who understands the distribution model and enjoys the fastener industry, we would like to hear from you.

Please send your resume and a brief note outlining your fastener distribution sales experience to View email address on click.appcast.io with the subject line: Distribution Sales – Fasteners, or apply on LinkedIn. Confidentiality assured. All inquiries will be handled discreetly.

MultiTech Industries is an equal opportunity employer. All aspects of employment including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge, will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.