Field Account Manager — Supplier Relationships & Travel

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Tuition scholarship

Company vehicle

Job summary

American Iron & Metal (AIM) is seeking a field-based role to develop supplier relationships across a defined territory. You will travel with purpose, inspect materials, and negotiate bids while building a strong network of automotive and recycling partners.

The position emphasizes hands-on field work, outdoor duties, and independent work in a fast-growing, environmentally focused company that offers a competitive compensation package and a company vehicle for travel.

Qualifications

• Valid driver's license with a clean driving record.
• Experience in automotive, recycling, transportation or related industries.
• Comfortable working outdoors in all weather conditions.
• Ability to travel daily throughout assigned territory with some overnight travel.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability 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 throughout your territory.
• Negotiating directly with suppliers and preparing accurate, timely bids based on material value.
• Evaluating catalytic converters based on market factors and conduct negotiations directly with suppliers during on-site interactions, ensuring profitability.
• Building and maintaining strong relationships with suppliers through regular in person site visits.
• Coordinating with operations and logistics teams to ensure efficient process and transportation of materials.

Skills

Relationship building

Negotiation

Self-motivation

Travel readiness

Job description

American Iron & Metal (AIM) is seeking a field-based role to develop supplier relationships across a defined territory. You will travel with purpose, inspect materials, and negotiate bids while building a strong network of automotive and recycling partners.

The position emphasizes hands-on field work, outdoor duties, and independent work in a fast-growing, environmentally focused company that offers a competitive compensation package and a company vehicle for travel.