IEX Technical Sales Representative

About Us

Come work with the best! At Maine Drilling & Blasting (MD&B) we work like owners because we are owners. As a majority employee owned ESOP Company, we work with the unity of family and the determination of business owners. Our standard is to achieve operational excellence at all levels of the organization, whether we are serving internal or external customers. We are fueled by success, because we are personally vested in the outcome.

In addition to our employer-contributed Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) retirement program, we also have a traditional Company matched 401(k), health, dental, vision, life, and disability benefits.

If advancement is what you’re looking for, we offer that also. Our learning and development opportunities are industry leading, and the formula for our success is centered on promotion from within.

Intrigued? Read on to learn more about specific opportunities to join our dedicated team.

About The Opportunity

Independent Explosives has become the supplier of choice in the quarry, construction and underground markets throughout the northeast. Along with superior customer service, IEX will be expanding our offerings to include a variety of technical support across its broad market. The IEX Technical Sales Representative provides technical support to existing customers while at the same time using new technology to help grow the business. This role will also support Account Managers to provide quality reliable service to help our customers to improve safety and efficiencies.

What you will be doing:

• Will participate in the IEX safety culture by following all company safety policies and practices.
• Operate bore-track, and UAV (drone) equipment.
• Blaster and product training in both field in classroom.
• Training support for electronic detonators.
• Maintain professional representation to develop and foster customer relationships.
• Provide training, guidance, direction and leadership to others to ensure work is performed to IEX standards and customer expectations.
• Attention to detail in the reliability and quality of the information using good judgment to identify any anomalies.
• Developing marketing strategies to gain market share.
• Ensuring efficient accurate deliveries to meet customer expectations.
• Participate in monthly wrap up meetings.
• Performs all other related duties as assigned.
• Demonstrates a commitment to the “Safety First” mantra throughout the Company.

In order to be successful in this role, here’s what we will need from you:

• Must have strong communications skills.
• Possess a valid driver’s license and have an acceptable driving record as defined by the company insurance carrier.
• Strong computer skills.
• Strong technical communications skills (reading and writing.)
• Organized with strong sense of priority, urgency and commitment to deadlines.
• Working as a team player with several account managers and customers.
• Excellent attention to detail and time management skills.
• The ability to multi-task, effectively maintaining multiple priorities.
• Travel throughout our operating region.
• Commitment to work the hours required to meet the needs of our operations.
• Must be able to lift 20-30 pounds.
• Work on uneven and loose surfaces in varying weather conditions.

About You

You have strong, hands-on knowledge in blasting with explosives, as well as sales experience. You hold a minimum of a B.S. degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or direct industry equivalent experience, along with MSHA training. You are familiar with BATFE storage and licensing, bore tracking and drone surveys. You are adept at providing effective training, guidance, and leadership, and you can easily work well with others, including account managers and customers, especially in a team-oriented environment.

Aside from technical competency, dedication, enthusiasm, hard work, integrity, honesty, and responsibility are key indicators for us in any candidate interested in joining our world-class team. Is this you? Are you excited to make a difference? If you are, go ahead and hit that APPLY button because we cannot wait to meet you!

Interested in learning more about advancement opportunities? Check out these videos:

Dante (CST) talks about what it’s like to work at MD&B: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zrSWPW4Qbgo
Elissa (Blaster) talks about her progression with MD&B: https://youtu.be/MS968n7l2Us
Dan (CEO) talks about career advancement opportunities: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gvloIft9KPY

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)