Outside Sales Engineer

Ryerson; Indiana (PA); Remote; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Ryerson is seeking an Outside Sales Engineer to engage customers by phone and email, tailoring metal solutions through technical briefings and specification review. The role covers Kentucky, Indiana, and Western Michigan territories, with preference for candidates based in Kentucky or Indiana.

Qualifications include 1–3 years of metal industry sales, print reading, and CAD/drafting familiarity. SAP and MS Office proficiency are highly valued as part of a robust sales and engineering

Qualifications

• Engineering degree or equivalent is preferred.
• 1–3 years of sales experience in metal industry or related field.
• Print reading and CAD/drafting familiarity are required or a plus.
• Proficiency with SAP and MS Office is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Interpret and qualify customer documents such as prints and CAD files.
• Understand tolerances, materials, and processing options for metal supply.
• Manage part-specific supply chains using internal/external assets.
• Estimate material, labor, and delivery options; develop pricing templates.
• Evaluate proposals for technical accuracy and quality standards.
• Conduct technical analysis of product configurations for pricing.

Skills

Print reading

Sales experience

Technical aptitude

Math proficiency

Geometric knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or equivalent

High school diploma or GED

Tools

SAP

CAD

MS Office (Outlook, Word, Excel)

Job description

Career Opportunities: Outside Sales Engineer (3234)

Welcome to Ryerson, where exceptional career opportunities await. As a leading provider of industrial metal products and services since 1842, we are committed to excellence and best-in-class customer service. Join our team and be a part of a legacy of excellence, where your contributions will be valued, and your development supported. Ryerson offers a dynamic, quality-focused, environment, ideal for advancing your career and making your mark in the metals industry.

Join our team as a Sales Engineer, where you'll engage with customers via phone and email, collaborating with internal and external partners to meet their needs. You'll conduct technical sales briefings and research customer specifications to tailor product solutions. This position is supporting the Kentucky, Indiana, & Western Michigan territories and looking for a candidate to be based out of Kentucky or Indiana.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Interpret and qualify customer-provided documents such as prints, CAD files, and specifications


• Full understanding of tolerances, materials, specifications, and processing options that will guide a robust metal supply chain creation


• Manage part specific supply chains by utilizing internal and external processing assets to meet customer quality and delivery requirements


• Estimate material, labor, and delivery options on a part-level basis and develop contract pricing templates based on awarded work


• Evaluating sales proposals to ensure they are technically accurate and consistent with the organization’s quality standards


• Conducting technical analysis of product configurations to determine customer-specific prices


• All other duties as assigned

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED required, Bachelor's degree in Engineering or equivalent preferred


• 1-3 years of sales experience in the metal industry


• Print reading required. CAD or drafting experience a plus


• Experience with SAP is highly preferred


• MS Office software skills required, including Outlook, Word, and Excel


• Experience in sales or customer service is an asset


• Working knowledge of geometry, strong math skills, and a technical aptitude

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation or preference, and pregnancy), age, national origin, religion, disability or genetic information, marital status, status as a veteran, or any other federal, state or local protected class or artificial barrier.