Outside Sales Engineer, Fabrication Solutions & Growth

Joseph T. Ryerson & Son, Inc; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Joseph T. Ryerson & Son, Inc. is seeking a dynamic Outside Sales Engineer to support direct customers and processing partners.

Based in the St. Louis area, you will develop fabrication solutions, build lasting relationships, and drive revenue across an eastern Missouri and southern Illinois territory. You will read CAD drawings, coordinate with inside sales engineering, and manage pricing and quotes while traveling up to 50-75%.

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.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Identify, develop, and close new business opportunities within assigned territories and accounts.
• Engineer fabricated part supply chains based on customer requirements and technical specifications.
• Manage relationships with customers by establishing and cultivating strategic partnerships.
• Collaborate with inside sales engineers to develop quotes, cost models, and technical solutions.
• Coordinate with internal teams and external processors to execute projects from quote through delivery.
• Provide technical support related to materials, fabrication processes, and design optimization.
• Manage pricing, forecasting, contract terms, and negotiation processes.
• Resolve customer service, quality, or pricing issues in a timely and effective manner.
• Plan and execute sales strategies to meet revenue, margin, and growth targets.
• Communicate 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

Metal fabrication

Technical sales

Engineering drawings

Sales CRM

Excel

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

Salesforce

SAP

Excel

Job description

Joseph T. Ryerson & Son, Inc. is seeking a dynamic Outside Sales Engineer to support direct customers and processing partners.

Based in the St. Louis area, you will develop fabrication solutions, build lasting relationships, and drive revenue across an eastern Missouri and southern Illinois territory. You will read CAD drawings, coordinate with inside sales engineering, and manage pricing and quotes while traveling up to 50-75%.