Outside Sales Representative

Joseph T. Ryerson & Son, Inc; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Joseph T. Ryerson & Son, Inc. is seeking an Outside Sales Representative to support the Central Nebraska Territory, with travel to Lincoln, North Platte, and surrounding areas.

You will collaborate with Inside and Regional Sales to develop precise quotes and strategic proposals, driving profitable sales for Ryerson. The ideal candidate will have 3+ years in metals or related industrial sales, strong relationship-building skills, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-stress

Qualifications

• High School diploma required; Bachelor's Degree preferred.
• 3+ years of metals or similar manufacturing/industrial sales experience.
• Experience working with inside sales is a plus.
• Creative and complex thinking to solve customer needs.
• Must be able to travel and work in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Builds relationships with customer contacts at all levels, especially purchasing decision-makers.
• Keeps customers informed about industry trends and Ryerson's capabilities.
• Provides market intelligence to sales management to shape strategies and pricing.
• Increase revenue from assigned customers by expanding product lines and converting general line to fabrication sales.
• Engages service center, regional, Global Accounts, and supplier reps to maintain relationships across levels.
• Performs other duties as assigned or as needed.

Skills

Relationship building

Market intelligence

Sales strategy

Cross-functional collaboration

Travel readiness

Education

High school diploma

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. 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 our Central Nebraska Territory. Territory extends as far West as North Platt and as fasr South as the Nebraska border. The ideal candidate will reside in Lincoln, Nebraska.

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

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