Experience in B2B industrial sales, manufacturing sales, or technical sales. Direct experience in electroplating, metal finishing, heat treating, or industrial chemistry is highly preferred. The ideal candidate understands industrial manufacturing supply chains, can interpret engineering blueprints, and is comfortable discussing technical specifications such as coating thickness, corrosion resistance, and chemical compliance. Familiarity with plating concepts (e.g., rack vs. barrel plating, micron specifications, salt spray hours, hydrogen embrittlement baking).