Field Account & Supplier Relations Rep - Auto Recycling

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

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

Tuition scholarship

Competitive compensation

401(k) matching

Job summary

American Iron & Metal (AIM) is seeking a field-based sales professional to expand our supplier network across California. You will travel daily to automotive businesses, recyclers, and industrial suppliers to develop relationships, identify purchasing opportunities, and grow AIM's supplier network.

This is not a traditional office-based role; success relies on business development, face-to-face relationship building, material inspections, and hands-on field work.

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 conditions.
• Ability to travel daily across an assigned territory with some overnight travel.

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, timely bids based on material value.
• Evaluate catalytic converters based on market factors and negotiate with suppliers during on-site visits.
• Maintain relationships with suppliers through regular in-person site visits.
• Coordinate with operations and logistics teams to ensure efficient material transport.

Skills

Relationship building

Negotiation

Self-motivated

Travel readiness

Interpersonal skills

Job description

American Iron & Metal (AIM) is seeking a field-based sales professional to expand our supplier network across California. You will travel daily to automotive businesses, recyclers, and industrial suppliers to develop relationships, identify purchasing opportunities, and grow AIM's supplier network.

This is not a traditional office-based role; success relies on business development, face-to-face relationship building, material inspections, and hands-on field work.