Sales Account Executive

Summary:

The Sales Account Executive will be responsible for developing and managing key customer accounts, driving new business opportunities, and supporting the company's long‑term growth strategy in the steel / metal industry. This role requires a proven track record in industrial sales, strong negotiation skills, and deep knowledge of steel or metal products and markets.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute sales strategies to expand market share in the steel/metal industry.
• Manage and grow relationships with existing customers while identifying new business opportunities.
• Prepare and deliver quotations, proposals, and presentations tailored to customer needs.
• Negotiate pricing, contracts, and terms to achieve profitability and customer satisfaction.
• Monitor market trends, competitor activities, and customer forecasts to inform sales strategy.
• Collaborate with internal teams (production, logistics, quality) to ensure seamless customer support.
• Represent the company at industry events, trade shows, and customer meetings.
• Provide regular sales reports, forecasts, and pipeline updates to management.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Engineering, or related field (preferred).
• Sales experience in the steel, metals, or industrial manufacturing sector.
• Strong knowledge of steel plate, structural steel, or related heavy metal products.
• Demonstrated success in achieving and exceeding sales targets.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and negotiation skills.
• Ability to travel domestically (and occasionally internationally) as required.
• Self‑motivated, results‑oriented, and capable of working independently.
• While performing the duties of this job you may be required to intermittently sit, stand, walk, lift up to 25 pounds, lift in excess of 25 pounds with a lift assist, climb stairs, use hands to handle or feel parts/equipment, reach with hands and arms, stoop, kneel, crouch, bend at the waist, talk and hear. You may also be required to use close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception, and peripheral vision.

Activ8 Recruitment & Solutions / Renaissance Resources Inc. has been a trusted leader in North American recruiting for Japanese businesses for over 25 years. We specialize in connecting top talent with companies in the Automotive, Electronics, Food & Beverage, Logistics, Manufacturing, Oil & Gas, Banking & Finance, and Entertainment industries. Our client-focused approach ensures that we understand your unique needs, whether you're a company seeking skilled professionals or a candidate looking for the right career opportunity. By working closely with each individual, we provide tailored solutions that drive success.

We screen ALL Candidates to verify the validity of each applicant's provided information. Upon submitting your resume, we will contact only those candidates that we deem qualified for our client. If we do not contact you, we do not see the fit for the position. If we are unable to reach you in a reasonable timeframe, you will be eliminated from the pool of potential candidates.

We prioritize direct applicants; third-party resumes may not be reviewed.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $61, $81,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

Salary : $81,000