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INSIDE STEEL SALES ACCOUNT MANAGER - WHEELING, ILLINOIS AREA
A Leader in the Steel Processing Industry needs an Inside Steel Sales Account Manager in the Wheeling, Illinois Area. Previous Business Development and Account Management Experience in Steel Sales is Needed. Some Travel to Customers will be Required.
This is a Full Time, Permanent, Direct Hire Position offering Competitive Compensation, Commission, Car Allowance, Bonus Potential, Good Benefits, Paid Holidays and Paid Vacation.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Handle and quote RFQ’s. Verbally discuss and gather all information from the customer
Review feasibility and sourcing. (Stock, mill, spot)
Knowledge of automotive and steel industry’s specifications required
Workup quote using formulated excel sheet for sell price. Save quote sheet in customer file
Enter RFQ opportunities in Salesforce
Strategize with management and outside sales on long term program opportunities
Review current program inventories with purchasing for shortages
Review updated releases for new drop- ins not supported by mill buys
Prospect/ Cold call- travel on occasion
Assist CSR’s, Production scheduling and traffic coordinators as needed
Review processing setups and customer deviation requests
Review account margins for comparison to quoted margin
Strong working knowledge of the steel industry
Understand Quality procedures for compliance
QUALIFICATIONS:
A Minimum of 3 to 5 years of Steel Sales Quoting Automotive Specifications & other Industries
Steel Sales Experience in the Industrial & Manufacturing Markets Required
Flat Rolled Steel Knowledge as well as Stainless Steel and/or Aluminum is Preferred
Must be a Self-Starter with proven New Business Development Success
Must possess the ability to Grow Existing Accounts & Prospect for New Business
Microsoft Office and ERP Experience Needed
A Bachelor’s Degree is Desired but not Required
Must be able to Travel Regularly for this Position
Can work Independently with Limited Direct Supervision
Excellent Communication, Organizational and Written Skills
Salary : $70,000 - $78,000