Outside Sales Engineer

Joseph T. Ryerson & Son, Inc; Lancaster (Lancaster County); On-site; USD 68,000 - 103,000; Full time

Job summary

Joseph T. Ryerson & Son, Inc is seeking an Outside Sales Engineer to engage customers by phone and email, coordinating with internal partners to tailor metal product solutions for a defined territory from Maryland/Delaware up to Maine.

Ideal candidates bring 1–3 years in metal sales, CAD or drafting familiarity, print reading skills, and proficiency with SAP and MS Office. Salary ranges from $68,437 to $102,656 annually, commensurate with experience, with equal opportunity employment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED, engineering degree preferred.
• 1–3 years metal sales experience.
• Print reading required; CAD/drafting helpful; SAP preferred.

Responsibilities

• Interpret customer documents, prints, CAD files and specs.
• Understand tolerances, materials, and processing options.
• Manage part supply chains with internal/external assets.
• Estimate material, labor, and delivery costs; develop pricing templates.
• Evaluate proposals for technical accuracy and quality.
• Perform product configuration analyses for pricing.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Sales experience in metal

CAD / drafting familiarity

Microsoft Office

Geometry & math aptitude

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or equivalent

High school diploma or GED

Tools

SAP

Job description

Summary

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 an Outside 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 will be supporting a territory that extends from Maryland and Delaware area up into Maine. Ideal candidates will reside in the Buffalo, NY area, Devens MA area, or the Wilmington, DL area.

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

Salary: $68,437.28- $102,655.92 annually. A starting salary higher than $68,437.28 annually is based on a level of experience and education that significantly exceeds the minimum requirements and is commensurate with the compensation scale.

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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.