Inside Sales Representative

JMS; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Health insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Job summary

Russel Metals in Houston, TX is seeking an Inside Sales Representative with hands-on steel processing experience to join our fast-paced team. You will build relationships, quote orders, and coordinate with operations to ensure accurate processing and on-time delivery.

The ideal candidate has 2–5 years in steel, strong communication, and a proactive, team-focused attitude. Valid driver’s license required; equal opportunity employer with benefits including 401(k) matching and health plans.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2–5 years of steel industry experience.
• Warehouse or service center experience is a plus.
• Steel sales experience preferred.
• Ability to multitask and stay organized in a high-volume environment.
• Strong communication and customer service skills.
• Driven, dependable, and team-oriented.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain customer relationships.
• Quote and process steel orders accurately.
• Coordinate with operations and processing teams.
• Review drawings and processing requirements.
• Manage delivery timelines and customer expectations.
• Support account growth and develop new business opportunities.

Skills

Steel industry experience

Customer service

Communication

Team orientation

Driver's license

Job description

• Pay or shift range: $45,000 USD to $65,000 USD
  The estimated range is the budgeted amount for this position. Final offers are based on various factors, including skill set, experience, location, qualifications and other job-related reasons.
• Travel Required : No

Description

Russel Metals is one of the largest metals distribution companies in North America, with a growing focus on value-added processing. The company operates through three segments: metals service centers, energy field stores, and steel distributors. Its metals service centers provide a wide range of metal products including carbon hot rolled and cold finished steel, pipe and tubular products, stainless steel, aluminum, and other non-ferrous specialty metals. Its energy field stores focus on serving energy industry customers, while its steel distributors segment supplies large volumes of steel to service centers and equipment manufacturers.

Position Overview

We are seeking a motivated Inside Sales Representative with hands-on steel processing experience and a strong understanding of service center operations to join our Houston, Texas location. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced environment, works well within a team, and brings a strong work ethic and positive attitude.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain customer relationships Quote and process steel orders accurately Coordinate with operations and processing teams Review drawings and processing requirements
• Manage delivery timelines and customer expectations Support account growth and develop new business opportunities

Qualifications

Minimum 2-5 years of steel industry experience

Warehouse or service center experience is a plus

Steel sales experience preferred

Ability to multitask and stay organized in a high-volume environment

Strong communication and customer service skills

Driven, dependable, and team-oriented, positive attitude

Valid driver’s license with a good driving record

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to grounds protected by law including race, national or ethnic origin, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, family status, genetic characteristics and disability. Please no solicitation by recruiting agencies.

Job Type: Full-time

• 401(k) matching
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

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Travel Required

No .

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