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Business Development Representative - North Shore Steel | Houston, TX Travel
Territory: Houston, TX, surrounding areas, and assigned territory travel Are you ready to lead growth where grit meets greatness?
At North Shore Steel, we're not just shaping steel, we're shaping the future of an industry. As a Business Development Representative, you'll be the spark behind our next phase of expansion, forging powerful relationships, and crafting solutions that deliver true value to our customers across the Gulf Coast. If you thrive in high-performance environments, lead with integrity, and know how to weld strategy with action, this is your moment.
About North Shore Steel North Shore Steel, founded in 1955 and headquartered in Houston, Texas, is a leading full-service steel center specializing in structural steel products and value-added processing. With a second facility in Beaumont and over 230 dedicated team members, we serve industries including oil & gas, aerospace, military, mining, and pressure vessel fabrication. Our capabilities span plate rolling, forming, cutting, CNC machining, and ASME welding, supported by advanced technology and a strong customer-first approach. As part of the Steel Service Centers (SSC) group alongside Ford Steel and Greens Bayou Pipe Mill, we deliver comprehensive steel solutions across the U.S.
We do all of this while living our Core Values:Be Safe Always • Do the Right Thing • Provide Great Service • Take the Initiative • Maximize Your Potential.
What You'll Do (The Blueprint) You're not just any Business Development pro, you're a top performer who operates with integrity, insight, and initiative. You bring more than experience, you bring presence.Represent North Shore Steel and the full SSC Group in Houston and extended regional markets.Build meaningful customer relationships through face-to-face meetings, plant visits, and job site interactions.Identify and close new business with fabricators, OEMs, contractors, and industrial accounts.Provide technical consultation and support in steel plate and structural applications.- Travel frequently (with overnight stays) across assigned territory to maintain a strong market presence.- Attend and represent SSC at industry tradeshows, conferences, and customer events.- Partner with inside sales and operations to ensure smooth quote-to-order execution.- Capture key market trends and customer feedback to help shape sales strategy.Who You Are (The Alloy of Excellence)
Comfortable with frequent travel and overnight stays. 3-10 years of business development experience in the metals service center or industrial B2B sales. Knowledgeable in structural steel and plate processing (CNC, cut-to-length, forming, etc.). Adept in CRM tools like Salesforce and fluent in Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint). Proven record of territory growth, customer relationship building, and quota achievement.
Mastery in using CRM systems like Salesforce, plus Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook. Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Engineering, or enough field savvy to rival one.
How You Think Lead:
You see the long game and act decisively. (Strategic Tactical) You inspire trust and know how to read a room. (High EQ) You take initiative and hate waiting for permission. (Proactive Ownership) You build, and keep, strong client relationships. (Authenticity Follow-through) You know your numbers, your pipeline, and your competitors. (Commercial Acumen)
Why Join Us?We know our best steel is forged under pressure, and so are our people. Here, you'll join a legacy of excellence and a culture built on core values: Be Safe. Do the Right Thing. Provide Great Service. Take Initiative. Maximize Your Potential.
We offer
A competitive base salary performance-based commission Medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with match Paid time off holiday schedule Safety boot and gear reimbursement The opportunity to shape the future of a growing, people-first company representing the full SSC brand family
Answer the Call-Let's Build Something That Lasts In the world of steel, strength isn't just what you make, it's how you're made. If you're ready to build relationships, drive growth, and leave your mark on a legacy 70 years strong, apply now. If you're ready to take ownership of a high-impact territory, build meaningful relationships, and solve real problems hands-on in the field, we want to hear from you!Together, we build a strong future.
Territory: Houston, TX, surrounding areas, and assigned territory travel Are you ready to lead growth where grit meets greatness?
At North Shore Steel, we're not just shaping steel, we're shaping the future of an industry. As a Business Development Representative, you'll be the spark behind our next phase of expansion, forging powerful relationships, and crafting solutions that deliver true value to our customers across the Gulf Coast. If you thrive in high-performance environments, lead with integrity, and know how to weld strategy with action, this is your moment.
About North Shore Steel North Shore Steel, founded in 1955 and headquartered in Houston, Texas, is a leading full-service steel center specializing in structural steel products and value-added processing. With a second facility in Beaumont and over 230 dedicated team members, we serve industries including oil & gas, aerospace, military, mining, and pressure vessel fabrication. Our capabilities span plate rolling, forming, cutting, CNC machining, and ASME welding, supported by advanced technology and a strong customer-first approach. As part of the Steel Service Centers (SSC) group alongside Ford Steel and Greens Bayou Pipe Mill, we deliver comprehensive steel solutions across the U.S.
We do all of this while living our Core Values:Be Safe Always • Do the Right Thing • Provide Great Service • Take the Initiative • Maximize Your Potential.
What You'll Do (The Blueprint) You're not just any Business Development pro, you're a top performer who operates with integrity, insight, and initiative. You bring more than experience, you bring presence.Represent North Shore Steel and the full SSC Group in Houston and extended regional markets.Build meaningful customer relationships through face-to-face meetings, plant visits, and job site interactions.Identify and close new business with fabricators, OEMs, contractors, and industrial accounts.Provide technical consultation and support in steel plate and structural applications.- Travel frequently (with overnight stays) across assigned territory to maintain a strong market presence.- Attend and represent SSC at industry tradeshows, conferences, and customer events.- Partner with inside sales and operations to ensure smooth quote-to-order execution.- Capture key market trends and customer feedback to help shape sales strategy.Who You Are (The Alloy of Excellence)
Comfortable with frequent travel and overnight stays. 3-10 years of business development experience in the metals service center or industrial B2B sales. Knowledgeable in structural steel and plate processing (CNC, cut-to-length, forming, etc.). Adept in CRM tools like Salesforce and fluent in Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint). Proven record of territory growth, customer relationship building, and quota achievement.
Mastery in using CRM systems like Salesforce, plus Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook. Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Engineering, or enough field savvy to rival one.
How You Think Lead:
You see the long game and act decisively. (Strategic Tactical) You inspire trust and know how to read a room. (High EQ) You take initiative and hate waiting for permission. (Proactive Ownership) You build, and keep, strong client relationships. (Authenticity Follow-through) You know your numbers, your pipeline, and your competitors. (Commercial Acumen)
Why Join Us?We know our best steel is forged under pressure, and so are our people. Here, you'll join a legacy of excellence and a culture built on core values: Be Safe. Do the Right Thing. Provide Great Service. Take Initiative. Maximize Your Potential.
We offer
A competitive base salary performance-based commission Medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with match Paid time off holiday schedule Safety boot and gear reimbursement The opportunity to shape the future of a growing, people-first company representing the full SSC brand family
Answer the Call-Let's Build Something That Lasts In the world of steel, strength isn't just what you make, it's how you're made. If you're ready to build relationships, drive growth, and leave your mark on a legacy 70 years strong, apply now. If you're ready to take ownership of a high-impact territory, build meaningful relationships, and solve real problems hands-on in the field, we want to hear from you!Together, we build a strong future.