Outside Sales Representative

Ryerson; Jacksonville (FL); Remote; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Ryerson is seeking an Outside Sales Representative to cover the east coast of Georgia and Florida, with Jacksonville as the base, including Savannah to Daytona Beach. You will work with Inside Sales and Regional Sales to develop precise quotes and proposals, driving profitable sales outcomes for Ryerson.

The role emphasizes developing strong customer relationships, staying ahead of industry trends, and expanding product lines in a fast-paced metals market across multiple states.

Qualifications

• High School diploma required, Bachelor's Degree preferred.
• 3+ years of metals or similar manufacturing/industrial sales experience.
• Prior experience collaborating with inside sales team members is a plus.
• Must be able to travel and work in a high-stress, fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Builds strong relationships with contacts at all levels across customer organizations.
• Keeps customers informed about industry trends and Ryerson capabilities.
• Provides market intelligence to influence sales strategies and pricing decisions.
• Increases revenue by broadening product lines and converting general line sales to fabrication sales.
• Coordinates with service center and regional teams to maintain customer relationships.
• Performs other duties as assigned or changed as needed.

Skills

Relationship building

Sales experience

Industry knowledge

Travel readiness

Education

High School diploma

Bachelor's degree preferred

Job description

Career Opportunities: Outside Sales Representative (3188)

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 will support a territory that covers the east coast of Georgia & the east coast of Florida, extending as far north as Savannah, GA, and as far south as Daytona Beach, FL. The ideal candidate will be based out of the Jacksonville area

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 required
• 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

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