Field Account Executive – Auto & Recycling Growth

American Iron and Metal; Santa Fe Springs (CA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

401(k) matching

Vacation & benefits

Tuition scholarship

Career growth

Job summary

American Iron & Metal (AIM) is seeking a dynamic sales professional to develop and manage supplier relationships across a designated territory in California. You will travel to meet automotive businesses, recyclers, scrap yards, and industrial suppliers, performing field inspections and building the AIM network.

You will negotiate with suppliers, prepare timely bids, evaluate catalytic converters, and coordinate with operations to ensure smooth material transport.

Qualifications

• Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record.
• Experience in automotive, recycling, transportation, construction or related industries.
• Comfortable working outdoors in all weather.
• Able to lift up to 50 lbs regularly.
• Willing to travel daily across territory with some overnight travel.
• Strong interpersonal skills to build supplier/customer relationships.
• Self-motivated and able to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Safely handle, lift and move material during inspections and collections.
• Build strong relationships with existing and new suppliers throughout the territory.
• Negotiate directly with suppliers and prepare accurate bids based on material value.
• Evaluate catalytic converters based on market factors and conduct on-site negotiations.
• Build and maintain relationships with suppliers through regular in-person site visits.
• Coordinate with operations and logistics to ensure efficient processes and transportation of materials.

Skills

Relationship building

Negotiation

Field sales

Driver safety

Independent work

Tools

Company vehicle access

Job description

American Iron & Metal (AIM) is seeking a dynamic sales professional to develop and manage supplier relationships across a designated territory in California. You will travel to meet automotive businesses, recyclers, scrap yards, and industrial suppliers, performing field inspections and building the AIM network.

You will negotiate with suppliers, prepare timely bids, evaluate catalytic converters, and coordinate with operations to ensure smooth material transport.