Account Manager

American Iron & Metal (AIM); Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 75,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Tuition scholarship program

Company vehicle for business travel

Dynamic and rewarding work environment

Job summary

American Iron & Metal (AIM) is seeking a hands-on Account Manager to engage catalytic converter suppliers, build relationships, and drive growth through field activity.

You will negotiate pricing, assess on-site supplier operations, and coordinate with operations to ensure smooth purchasing and shipping. A bachelor’s degree and experience in account management or sales in metal recycling or automotive are preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business, marketing, or related field preferred.
• Experience in account management, business development, or sales in metal recycling or automotive.
• Strong negotiation, relationship-building, and communication skills.
• Analytical mindset with ability to interpret market and pricing data.
• Proactive problem-solver handling supplier issues with good judgment.
• Proficient with CRM tools, Microsoft Office, and basic data analysis.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain strong supplier relationships through regular in-person visits and attentive service.
• Identify new supplier opportunities and assess operations on-site to secure competitive purchasing.
• Inspect catalytic converters for quality and compliance; perform lifting and transportation as needed.
• Monitor market trends and pricing shifts to guide smart buying and negotiations.
• Negotiate with suppliers and prepare accurate, timely bids based on field insights.
• Coordinate with operations and logistics to keep purchasing, processing, and shipping running smoothly.

Skills

Negotiation

Relationship-building

Communication

Analytical mindset

Problem-solving

CRM tools

Self-motivated

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business/marketing or related field

Tools

CRM tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Company Description

American Iron & Metal (AIM) is a family-owned company and recognized global leader in the metal recycling industry with more than 130 sites and 4000 employees worldwide. We have continued to prosper for the last nine decades (we are celebrating our 90th birthday!) thanks to the dedication of our employees and the ongoing trust and support of our customers.

Become part of team AIM, a growing team with an entrepreneurial spirit who has over the years evolved into a successful and multifaceted company with business divisions that include metal recycling, decommissioning and demolition, auto-parts sales and recycling, manufacturing of solder assemblies, construction waste recycling, and production of customized industrial and mining products.

We take pride in doing good things for the environment to help create a greener, more sustainable future for all.

It’s simple; we do it right. We AIM for excellence.

Job Description

We’re looking for a hands‑on, physically active Account Manager who’s ready to make a real impact in the metal recycling industry. In this role, you’ll work directly with catalytic converter suppliers in your territory by building relationships, securing competitive pricing, and helping drive our company’s growth through active, in‑the‑field engagement.

What You’ll Do:

• Building and maintaining strong relationships with suppliers through regular in‑person visits and attentive service.
• Identifying new supplier opportunities and assessing their operations on‑site to secure competitive purchasing.
• Inspecting catalytic converters for quality and compliance, with regular physical tasks such as lifting, loading, and transporting converters as part of daily operations.
• Staying current on market trends and pricing shifts to guide smart buying and negotiations.
• Negotiating directly with suppliers and preparing accurate, timely bids based on field insights.
• Coordinating with operations and logistics teams to keep purchasing, processing, and shipping running smoothly.

Qualifications

To join our team:

• You have a bachelor’s degree in business, marketing, or a related field (preferred).
• You have experience in account management, business development, or sales, ideally in metal recycling or automotive.
• You have strong negotiation, relationship‑building, and communication skills.
• You have an analytical mindset and can interpret market and pricing data to guide decisions.
• You are a proactive problem‑solver who can handle supplier issues with good judgment.
• You have proficiency with CRM tools, Microsoft Office, and basic data analysis, and you are self‑motivated and results‑driven; knowledge of catalytic converters or related regulations is a plus.

Additional Information

What we offer:

• Competitive total compensation of $75K–$100K (including base salary and incentive compensation), along with vacation, benefits, and a 401(k) matching program
• Annual AIM tuition scholarship program of up to $8,500 per eligible dependents
• The tools, training, and support needed to succeed in your role and grow your career
• Access to a company vehicle for business travel
• A dynamic and rewarding work environment that is also a lot of fun!