Outside Sales Representative

Ryerson; Columbus (OH); Remote; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Ryerson is seeking an Outside Sales Representative to play a crucial role in our sales operations, collaborating with Inside and Regional Sales to develop precise quotes and contract proposals for customers in central Ohio, including Columbus and Dayton regions.

The role requires building relationships with decision-makers, staying informed on market trends, and driving revenue growth through expanded product lines while coordinating with various Ryerson teams.

Qualifications

• High School diploma required; Bachelor's Degree preferred.
• 3+ years of metals or industrial sales experience.
• Experience working with inside sales teams is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Quickly builds strong relationships with contacts at all levels across customer organizations, especially with purchasing decision-makers.
• 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 center sales strategies, price levels and working capital decisions.
• Increases revenue from assigned customers by expanding product lines or items sold and converting general line sales to fabrication sales.
• Involves service center 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.

Skills

Relationship building

Strategic selling

Collaboration with sales teams

Travel readiness

Education

High school diploma

Bachelor's degree preferred

Job description

Career Opportunities: Outside Sales Representative (3004)

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. In this position, 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 is supporting central OH (Dayton/ Columbus) and looking for a candidate to be based in or around Columbus.

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 center 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 center 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 plus years of experience - metals or similar manufacturing/industrial sales preferred
• Prior experience working directly with inside sales team members is a plus
• 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.