Field Account Manager – Automotive & Recycling

American Iron and Metal; Chula Vista (CA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Company vehicle

Tuition scholarship program

Job summary

American Iron & Metal (AIM) is seeking a field-focused sales professional to travel throughout California, meeting with automotive businesses, recyclers, scrap yards, and industrial suppliers to grow AIM's supplier network and identify purchasing opportunities.

This role emphasizes face-to-face relationship building, material inspections, and hands-on field work rather than office duties, with competitive compensation, benefits, and a company vehicle provided for business travel.

Qualifications

• Must have a valid driver’s license.
• Experience in automotive, recycling, transportation or related industries.
• Able to work outdoors in all weather conditions.
• Capable of lifting up to 50 lbs on a regular basis.
• Willing to travel daily throughout an assigned territory with some overnight travel.
• Strong interpersonal skills to build relationships with suppliers and customers.
• Self-motivated with ability to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Safely handle, lift and move material during inspections and collections.
• Build strong relationships with existing and new suppliers in your territory.
• Negotiate directly with suppliers and prepare accurate bids based on material value.
• Evaluate catalytic converters based on market factors and negotiate on-site with suppliers.
• Maintain relationships with suppliers through regular in-person site visits.
• Coordinate with operations and logistics teams to ensure efficient material transport.

Skills

Valid Driver's License

Experience in automotive recycling or:

Outdoor work in all weather

Lift up to 50 lbs

Travel daily with overnight travel

Interpersonal skills

Independent work

Job description

American Iron & Metal (AIM) is seeking a field-focused sales professional to travel throughout California, meeting with automotive businesses, recyclers, scrap yards, and industrial suppliers to grow AIM's supplier network and identify purchasing opportunities.

This role emphasizes face-to-face relationship building, material inspections, and hands-on field work rather than office duties, with competitive compensation, benefits, and a company vehicle provided for business travel.