Field Buyer Representative

SECURE; Red Deer; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a self-driven Field Buyer Representative to enhance client relationships and drive business growth. This role involves evaluating trading opportunities, executing physical shipments, and managing customer accounts in the scrap metal and recycling sector. The ideal candidate will possess strong communication skills, a passion for customer service, and the ability to analyze market trends. Join a dynamic team where your contributions will directly impact client satisfaction and company success. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and enjoy building relationships, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in customer service or outside sales in the recycling industry.
• Strong relationship-building and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Identify and target new businesses to expand the client base.
• Prepare responses to RFPs to secure new business opportunities.
• Manage asset allocation and ensure effective service delivery.

Skills

Customer Service

Sales Skills

Communication Skills

Market Analysis

Relationship Building

Detail Oriented

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

As a Field Buyer Representative, you will be self-driven, possess strong communication skills, and have a passion for building client relationships.

This position will be the channel for evaluating physical and financial trading and asset enhancement opportunities, both via organic and inorganic sources. This position is responsible for all aspects of executing physical shipments. In this role, the buyer will be responsible for contract execution of physical trades as per contractually agreed terms in a safe and cost-effective way.

The responsibilities of this role include, but are not limited to:

• Identify and target new businesses to expand the company’s client base and increase market share.
• Prepare and submit comprehensive responses to Requests for Proposals (RFPs) to secure new business opportunities.
• Develop and nurture relationships with a designated book of accounts, ensuring high levels of customer satisfaction and retention.
• Conduct visits to customers to assess and quote on scrap metal materials, providing timely and competitive pricing.
• Accurately determine pricing for materials received from active accounts, balancing profitability with market competitiveness.
• Manage asset allocation including selecting appropriate bin sizes for customer sites to ensure effective service and optimal bin turnover.
• Foster positive working relationships with all internal customers including all metal recycling yards.
• Work closely with sales, marketing, and operations teams to ensure seamless service delivery and customer satisfaction.
• Regularly verify and update contact information for active accounts to enhance communication and service delivery.

The individual in this role will have:

• Proven experience in customer service or outside sales, preferably in the scrap metal or recycling industry.
• Strong relationship-building and communication skills to effectively engage with clients.
• Ability to analyze market trends and competitor activities to inform strategies.
• Willingness to travel frequently to meet clients and explore new markets.
• Highly proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook, Power Point). High proficiency in programming functionality would be considered an asset.
• Detail oriented with the ability to do research and understand economic drivers.
• Strong ability to build working relationships and contacts within the organization as well as with external regulators, vendors, and contractors.
• A positive, self-motivated and energetic team player attitude with a willingness to work independently in a fast-paced and dynamic environment while sharing experiences and knowledge with others and contributing to team goals.
• Ability to travel in all weather and road conditions to various locations and conducting on-site visits.

Seniority level

Entry level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Administrative

Industries

Oil and Gas