Outside Sales Representative

Ryerson; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Ryerson, a leader in industrial metal products, is seeking an Outside Sales Representative in Columbus, OH. The role involves collaborating with sales teams to create strategic quotes and proposals while managing customer relationships.

Applicants should have a High School diploma (Bachelor’s preferred) and 3+ years of relevant sales experience, particularly in the metals industry. Strong MS Office skills and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment are essential.

This role covers a territory from Columbus to Metro Pittsburgh and includes various responsibilities to support customer needs and drive profitability.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in metals or similar manufacturing/industrial sales preferred.
• Prior experience working directly with inside sales team members is a plus.
• Must be able to travel and work in a high-stress, fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Build strong relationships with contacts at all levels within customer organizations.
• Keep customers informed about industry and economic trends.
• Provide market intelligence to sales management.
• Increase revenue from assigned customers by expanding product lines.
• Establish and maintain relationships with management and supplier representatives.

Skills

Strong MS Office skills

Creative and complex thinking skills

Education

High School diploma required, Bachelor’s Degree preferred

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 Ryerson as an Outside Sales Representative, where you will play a crucial role in our sales operations. You will collaborate closely with Inside Sales and Regional Sales teams to develop precise and strategic quotes and contract proposals. Your efforts will be instrumental in addressing customer needs while ensuring profitable sales outcomes for Ryerson. This position supports a territory from Columbus, OH to Metro Pittsburgh. We are looking for a candidate that resides somewhere in or between those two geographies.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Quickly builds strong relationships with contacts at all levels across various functions within customer organizations, especially with purchasing decision‑makers. Develops customer trust and confidence in Ryerson and its representatives
• Keeps customers informed about industry and economic trends and Ryerson’s ability to assist customers in adapting to change
• Understands and keeps up-to-date on the competitive environment and provides market intelligence to sales management to help shape service centre sales strategies, price levels and working capital decisions
• Increases revenue from assigned customers by increasing product lines or items sold and converting general line sales to fabrication sales
• Involves service centre management, regional management, Global Accounts, or other corporate management, and Ryerson supplier representatives in establishing and maintaining relationships at all levels of customer organization
• All other duties as assigned or duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice

Requirements

• High School diploma required, Bachelor’s Degree preferred
• 3+ years of experience – metals or similar manufacturing/industrial sales preferred
• Prior experience working directly with inside sales team members is a plus
• Strong MS Office skills (Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Possess creative and complex thinking skills to best resolve customer’s wants and needs
• Must be able to travel and work in a high‑stress, fast‑paced environment

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.