Metals Recycling Account Executive

CMC; Lexington (SC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Day 1 Benefits

401(k) match

Annual lifestyle benefit

Bonuses

Life and disability insurance

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Training and advancement

Job summary

CMC, a Fortune 500 leader in recycling and infrastructure, seeks an experienced outside sales professional in Lexington, SC. You will source ferrous and non‑ferrous materials, build relationships with industrial accounts, and drive profitable growth across customers and suppliers.

Join a team that supports your growth with strong benefits, training, and advancement opportunities. Proficiency in SAP and MS Office is a plus, with a focus on independent work and collaboration.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of outside sales experience.
• Experience in ferrous and non‑ferrous (NF) buying preferred.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently while contributing to a team.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Strong computer skills with SAP or related experience.

Responsibilities

• Purchase ferrous and non‑ferrous metal in alignment with market conditions and company standards.
• Identify and secure material from industrial accounts, dealers, demolition projects, contractors, repair shops, and retail customers.
• Visit existing and prospective customers to strengthen relationships and uncover new opportunities.
• Actively pursue and qualify new material suppliers.
• Maintain accurate records of buying activities, prospecting efforts, sales, and follow‑up actions.
• Deliver responsive internal and external service for ferrous and non‑ferrous operations.
• Process inquiries, account setups, vendor setups, and pricing updates in SAP and Scrap Dragon.
• Partner with traders and operations teams to manage inventory and cost data.
• Coordinate forecasts and buying strategies to optimize sales, margins, and inventory turnover.

Skills

Outside sales

Ferrous/NF buying

Interpersonal skills

Independent with teamwork

Written and verbal communication

MS Office proficiency

SAP experience

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Tools

SAP

MS Office

Job description

CMC, a Fortune 500 leader in recycling and infrastructure, seeks an experienced outside sales professional in Lexington, SC. You will source ferrous and non‑ferrous materials, build relationships with industrial accounts, and drive profitable growth across customers and suppliers.

Join a team that supports your growth with strong benefits, training, and advancement opportunities. Proficiency in SAP and MS Office is a plus, with a focus on independent work and collaboration.