Outside Sales Engineer

Ryerson; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Ryerson is seeking an Outside Sales Engineer to support direct customers and processing opportunities. The role blends outside sales with engineering expertise to develop fabrication solutions and drive revenue growth, covering an eastern Missouri and Southern IL territory and surrounding areas. The ideal candidate will be based in the St.

Louis area. You will work as a key link between customers, internal sales engineering teams, and external processing partners, developing quotes, cost models,

Qualifications

• 3–5+ years of experience in metal fabrication, equipment, manufacturing, technical sales, or related field.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings/CAD files and specifications.
• Experience with CRM/ERP systems such as Salesforce or SAP preferred.
• Strong Microsoft Excel and data analysis skills.
• Willingness to travel up to 50–75% as required.
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, or equivalent experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Identifying, developing, and closing new business opportunities within assigned territories and accounts.
• Engineering fabricated part supply chains based on customer requirements and technical specifications.
• Managing relationships with customers by establishing and cultivating strategic partnerships.
• Collaborating with inside sales engineers to develop quotes, cost models, and technical solutions.
• Coordinating with internal teams and external processors to execute projects from quote through delivery.
• Providing technical support related to materials, fabrication processes, and design optimization.
• Managing pricing, forecasting, contract terms, and negotiation processes.
• Resolving customer service, quality, or pricing issues in a timely and effective manner.
• Planning and executing sales strategies to meet revenue, margin, and growth targets.
• Communicating market insights and customer feedback to leadership and cross-functional teams.
• Interpret and qualify customer-provided documents such as prints, CAD files and specifications.
• Manage part specific supply chains by utilizing internal and external processing assets to meet customer quality and delivery requirements.
• All other duties as assigned

Skills

CAD interpretation

Excel & data analysis

Customer relationship development

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, or equivalent experience

Tools

Salesforce

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.

Ryerson is seeking a dynamic and driven Outside Sales Engineer to support both direct customers and advanced processing opportunities. This role blends outside sales responsibility with technical engineering expertise, focusing on developing fabrication solutions, building strong customer relationships, and driving revenue growth. The ideal candidate will serve as a key link between customers, internal sales engineering teams, and external processing partners while expanding market share and delivering high-value fabricated part solutions. This position will be supporting a territory that covers eastern half of Missouri & Southern IL going as far north as Peoria, IL, west to Springfield, MO, and East to Evansville, IN. The ideal candidate will be based out of the St. Louis area.

Roles And Responsibilities

• Identifying, developing, and closing new business opportunities within assigned territories and accounts
• Engineering fabricated part supply chains based on customer requirements and technical specifications
• Managing relationships with customers by establishing and cultivating strategic partnerships
• Collaborating with inside sales engineers to develop quotes, cost models, and technical solutions
• Coordinating with internal teams and external processors to execute projects from quote through delivery
• Providing technical support related to materials, fabrication processes, and design optimization
• Managing pricing, forecasting, contract terms, and negotiation processes
• Resolving customer service, quality, or pricing issues in a timely and effective manner
• Planning and executing sales strategies to meet revenue, margin, and growth targets
• Communicating market insights and customer feedback to leadership and cross-functional teams
• Interpret and qualify customer-provided documents such as prints, CAD files and specifications
• Manage part specific supply chains by utilizing internal and external processing assets to meet customer quality and delivery requirements
• All other duties as assigned

Requirements

• 3–5+ years of experience in metal fabrication, equipment, manufacturing, technical sales, or related field.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings/CAD files and specifications.
• Experience with CRM/ERP systems such as Salesforce or SAP preferred.
• Strong Microsoft Excel and data analysis skills.
• Strong organizational and time management abilities with the capacity to manage multiple priorities.
• Proven ability to develop business and grow customer relationships.
• Willingness to travel up to 50–75% as required.
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, or equivalent experience preferred.

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.