Customer Engagement Specialist

Ryerson; North Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Ryerson is seeking a Customer Engagement Specialist in Missouri to ensure accurate and efficient order processing and to build a steady customer base. You will conduct proactive in-person sales calls and support team collaboration to meet customer needs.

The role emphasizes territory planning, training support for new hires, and potential travel within the local region, with opportunities to influence product/service terms.

Qualifications

• High School diploma required; Bachelor's Degree is preferred.
• 3–5 years of prior sales or industry experience preferred.
• Solid understanding of product offerings, ERP systems, and markets served.
• General understanding of metal processes and products.
• Proficient in MS Office.
• Minimal travel required; local during the business day with some out-of-area travel possible with notice.

Responsibilities

• Plans territory/account approach and manages own resources
• Assists in training new team members
• Assists in creating account development plans
• Performs inventory management for customer-specific material
• Communicates with operations team and may serve as a production meeting representative
• Occasional face-to-face customer interaction and moderate authority to set and negotiate product/service terms
• All other duties as assigned or may change at any time

Skills

Sales experience

ERP familiarity

MS Office

Education

High School diploma

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

MS Office

ERP systems

Job description

Summary
Welcome to Ryerson, where exceptional career opportunities await. As a leading provider of industrial metal products and services since 1842, we are committed to excellence and best-in-class customer service. Join our team and be a part of a legacy of excellence, where your contributions will be valued, and your development supported. Ryerson offers a dynamic, quality-focused, environment, ideal for advancing your career and making your mark in the metals industry.

Summary
Welcome to Ryerson, where exceptional career opportunities await. As a leading provider of industrial metal products and services since 1842, we are committed to excellence and best-in-class customer service. Join our team and be a part of a legacy of excellence, where your contributions will be valued, and your development supported. Ryerson offers a dynamic, quality-focused, environment, ideal for advancing your career and making your mark in the metals industry.
As a Customer Engagement Specialist, you will play a pivotal role in our team by ensuring that orders are processed accurately and efficiently with minimal assistance. Your expertise will help us develop a steady customer base, and your proactive approach will see you making impactful in-person sales calls.
Roles And Responsibilities

• Plans territory/account approach and manages own resources
• Assists in training new team members
• Assists in creating account development plans
• Performs inventory management for customer-specific material
• Communicates with operations team and may serve as a production meeting representative
• Occasional face-to-face customer interaction and moderate authority/opportunity to set and negotiate product/service terms
• All other duties as assigned or duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice

Requirements

• High School diploma required, Bachelor's Degree is preferred
• 3-5 years prior sales or industry experience preferred
• Solid understanding of product offerings, ERP systems, and markets served
• General understanding of metal processes and products
• Proficient in MS Office
• Minimal travel required. Travel is primarily local during the business day, although some out-of-area and overnight travel may be expected with advance notice

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation or preference, and pregnancy), age, national origin, religion, disability or genetic information, marital status, status as a veteran, or any other federal, state or local protected class or artificial barrier.