Manager of Asset Recovery and Secondary Markets

A&K Railroad Materials Inc; Gary (IN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

A&K Railroad Materials Inc. is seeking a strategic leader to manage asset recovery and secondary markets.

You will drive value from scrap materials, surplus inventory, and related assets across North America, shaping pricing strategy and commercial negotiations. You'll partner with operations, sales, finance, and customers to identify new markets, build relationships, and negotiate contracts that improve profitability.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent industry experience.
• 5+ years in scrap recycling, metals sales, commodity trading, or asset recovery.
• Strong business development, negotiation, and relationship management skills.
• Knowledge of scrap markets, commodity pricing, and contracting.
• Strong analytical skills with MS Office and ERP experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategy for maximizing value of scrap materials and secondary assets.
• Identify emerging markets and build strategic relationships.
• Negotiate contracts and pricing to drive profitability.
• Collaborate with operations, leadership, and customers across North America.

Skills

Business development

Negotiation

Relationship management

Market knowledge

Analytical skills

ERP experience

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent industry experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

ERP systems

Job description

Description

Travel 20-40%

A&K Railroad Materials Inc. is a leading supplier of new and used railroad track materials. A&K has sales offices, and a network of storage and distribution facilities strategically located throughout the United States. Together, these offices and inventory locations maintain an extensive and comprehensive inventory of track materials across the nation. Our mission is to provide innovative solutions to promote lasting railway infrastructure.

Are you a strategic commercial leader who knows how to uncover value where others see surplus? Do you enjoy developing new markets, negotiating complex transactions, and turning underutilized assets into profitable opportunities? If so, A&K Railroad Materials wants to hear from you.

As the Manager of Asset Recovery and Secondary Markets, you'll lead the strategy for maximizing the value of scrap materials, surplus inventory, used railroad ties, industrial equipment, rolling stock, and other secondary assets generated throughout our nationwide operations.

This is a highly visible role where you'll combine market intelligence, business development, pricing strategy, and commercial negotiations to create new revenue opportunities. Working closely with operations, leadership, and customers across North America, you'll identify emerging markets, build strategic relationships, negotiate contracts, and help drive profitability across the business.

Requirements

What You'll Bring

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent industry experience
• 5+ years of experience in scrap recycling, metals sales, commodity trading, industrial asset recovery, or a related commercial role
• Strong business development, negotiation, and relationship management skills
• Knowledge of scrap markets, commodity pricing, and commercial contracting
• Strong analytical skills with experience using Microsoft Office and ERP systems
• Experience in the railroad, steel, manufacturing, foundry, or recycling industries is a plus

Why Join A&K Railroad Materials?

For more than 65 years, A&K has been helping build and maintain North America's railway infrastructure. We're looking for innovative professionals who enjoy solving business challenges, identifying new opportunities, and making a measurable impact on company performance.

This role offers the opportunity to shape a growing business function while working with industry leaders, customers, mills, foundries, recyclers, brokers, and manufacturers across the country.

We offer:

• Competitive salary
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life & Disability Insurance
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Paid Time Off & Paid Holidays
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Company paid Life Insurance and STD
• Career Growth Opportunities

If you're ready to build new markets, maximize asset value, and help drive the future of A&K Railroad Materials, we'd love to hear from you.