Outside Sales Engineer

Joseph T. Ryerson & Son, Inc; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 65,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Joseph T. Ryerson & Son, Inc. in the United States is seeking an Outside Sales Engineer to drive technical sales in a defined territory.

You will interpret customer drawings, coordinate with internal and external teams, and tailor metal product solutions to meet delivery and quality needs. This role emphasizes CAD familiarity, SAP experience, and strong MS Office skills. The position offers opportunities to engage with customers, support product solutions, and grow within a legacy leader in

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of sales experience in the metal industry.
• Print reading proficiency; CAD or drafting experience is a plus.
• Experience with SAP is highly preferred.
• MS Office skills required (Outlook, Word, Excel).
• Engineering degree or equivalent preferred.
• Strong math and geometric skills.

Responsibilities

• Interpret and qualify customer-provided documents such as prints, CAD files, and specifications.
• Understand tolerances, materials, specs, and processing options for metal supply chain.
• Manage part-specific supply chains using internal and external assets.
• Estimate material, labor, and delivery options; develop pricing templates.
• Evaluate proposals for technical accuracy and quality standards.
• Analyze product configurations to determine customer-specific prices.
• All other duties as assigned.

Skills

Sales experience

Technical aptitude

Print reading

Geometry/math

Customer service

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or equivalent

High school diploma or GED

Tools

SAP

CAD

MS Office

Job description

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 in your assigned territory, collaborating with internal and external partners to meet their needs. You'll conduct technical sales briefings and research customer specifications to tailor product solutions.

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 workEvaluating 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.