Field-Based Scrap Metals Account Manager

American Iron & Metal (AIM); Colton (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k matching

Tuition scholarship program

Vacation and benefits

Job summary

American Iron & Metal (AIM) seeks an Industrial Account Manager to identify and manage supplier relationships, source ferrous and non-ferrous scrap metal, and drive profitable growth within an assigned territory.

The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced, customer-focused environment, builds strong partnerships, and travels to meet new and existing partners. Bilingual Spanish/English is a plus.

Qualifications

• Strong sales and negotiation skills with a focus on building long-term customer relationships.
• Knowledge of scrap metals and market pricing trends is a plus.
• Excellent communication skills and proficiency with Microsoft Office or similar tools.
• Highly organized, self-motivated, and able to manage multiple priorities.
• Willingness to travel up to 50% and bilingual Spanish/English is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Negotiate commodity purchases of ferrous and non-ferrous scrap metal, including pricing, contracts, and shipment terms to maximize profitability.
• Prospect and visit new customers across industrial accounts, retail, dealers, and demolition projects to grow business opportunities.
• Collaborate with internal and external teams to ensure smooth operations, timely deliveries, and exceptional customer service.
• Develop and maintain strong supplier relationships, manage lead times, inventory updates, and accurate records for planning and compliance.
• Drive business growth by identifying solutions that improve scrap recovery and meet sourcing quotas.

Skills

Sales & negotiation

Relationship building

Communication skills

Organized

Travel readiness

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

American Iron & Metal (AIM) seeks an Industrial Account Manager to identify and manage supplier relationships, source ferrous and non-ferrous scrap metal, and drive profitable growth within an assigned territory.

The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced, customer-focused environment, builds strong partnerships, and travels to meet new and existing partners. Bilingual Spanish/English is a plus.