Outside Sales Representative

Ryerson; Vernon (CA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Ryerson in California is seeking an Outside Sales Representative to drive profitable sales with Inside and Regional teams. You will develop precise quotes and proposals for customers, expanding product lines, and building strong relationships with purchasing decision-makers.

The role covers Orange County and surrounding areas; travel and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment are required. A High School diploma is required, Bachelor's degree preferred, with 3+ years in metals or related

Qualifications

• High School diploma required; Bachelor's Degree preferred.
• 3+ years of metals or similar manufacturing/industrial sales experience.
• Willing and able to cover a territory consisting of Orange County and surrounding areas.
• Must be able to travel and work in a high-stress, fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Quickly builds strong relationships with contacts at all levels across customer organizations, especially with purchasing decision-makers.
• Collaborates with Inside Sales and Regional Sales teams to develop precise and strategic quotes and contract proposals.
• Increases revenue from assigned customers by expanding product lines or items sold and converting general line sales to fabrication sales.
• Coordinates with service center management, regional management, Global Accounts, or other corporate management to establish and maintain relationships at all levels of customer organizations.
• Supports Ryerson’s sales strategies, price levels, and working capital decisions through market intelligence.

Job description

Career Opportunities: Outside Sales Representative (2827)

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.

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
• Willing and able to cover a territory consisting of Orange County and surroudning areas.
• 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

Salary: $75,000 - $85,000 annually plus additional sales incentives. A starting salary higher than $ 75,000 is based on a level of experience and education that significantly exceeds the minimum requirements and is commensurate with the compensation scale.

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