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Sales Manager

Rio Tinto
Rio Tinto Salary
Chicago, IL Full Time
POSTED ON 5/9/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 7/2/2026
Sales Manager (Rio Tinto Services Inc., Chicago, IL)

Contribute to the North America Rio Tinto Aluminum sales strategy for value added products to optimize the position through a mix of long-term and short-term sales contracts with customers and distributors. Meet revenue targets and key performance indicators, and project sales volume and margin for existing and new products. Develop strong and professional relationship with key customers. Develop long term business developmental opportunities. Lead or participate in large contract negotiation. Pursue spot market opportunities for new customers. Develop trading strategies. Pursue 3rd party sourcing opportunities that align with overall product strategy.

Telecommuting permitted up to 2 days per week.

Full time employment, Monday – Friday, 40 hours per week, $203,923.00 per year.

Minimum Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, Law, Legal Studies, Finance or a related field and 5 years of progressive, post-baccalaureate work experience within the aluminum and metals industry in commodity sales, manufacturing, and supply chain management.

Of the required experience, must have 5 years of experience in the following

  • Aluminum Trading;
  • Aluminum value added products;
  • Experience generating new sales through product development cycles, market expansion, or identification of new business opportunities;
  • Leading projects from inception to contract negotiation and execution;
  • Negotiating high value, complex global deals involving multiple products and several internal and external stakeholders;
  • Supply chain management; and
  • Marketing.

Must have 2 years of experience in managing teams of 1 to 3 people.

International travel required up to 10%; Domestic travel required up to 50%.

Telecommuting permitted up to 2 days per week.

TO APPLY Interested applicants must apply through https //jobs.riotinto.com and search for requisition number [R51647]. Should you have any difficulty in applying for this position through our website, please contact us.recruitment@riotinto.com for assistance in the application process.

About Rio Tinto

Rio Tinto is a leading global mining and materials company. We operate in 35 countries where we produce iron ore, copper, aluminium, critical minerals, and other materials needed for the global energy transition and for people, communities, and nations to thrive.

We have been mining for 150 years and operate with knowledge built up across generations and continents. Our purpose is finding better ways to provide the materials the world needs – striving for innovation and continuous improvement to produce materials with low emissions and to the right environmental, social and governance standards. But we can’t do it on our own, so we’re focused on creating partnerships to solve problems, create win-win situations and meet opportunities.

Respect and Inclusion

Rio Tinto is committed to equal employment opportunity. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, sex, age, religion, national origin, disability, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

We are committed to an inclusive environment where people feel safe, respected and valued. We want our people to feel that all voices are heard and that a variety of perspectives are not only welcome but are essential to our success. We treat all our people fairly and with dignity.

Rio Tinto participates in E- Verify to confirm work authorization. Please visit http //www.ucis.gov/ for more information.

Salary : $203,923

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