Sales Representative

Leeco Steel; Lisle (IL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary + uncappedcomm

Industry training

Paid time off

Health, dental, vision, and disability

Disability coverage

Life insurance

401(k) matching

Career advancement

Wellness programs

Job summary

Leeco Steel in Lisle, IL is seeking a Sales Representative to maintain and grow a portfolio of steel plate customers. The role requires in-person attendance and a proactive approach to developing new business and strengthening relationships.

You will monitor market trends, forecast sales, and collaborate with Sales Managers to set pricing and terms. The ideal candidate is organized, communicative, and eager to grow with the company in a fast-paced steel industry.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years of sales experience (preferred, but not required).
• Eager to learn the ins and outs of a dynamic steel industry.
• Friendly and personable, comfortable making phone calls and in-person visits to customers and capable of developing long-lasting relationships.
• Motivated to grow Leeco’s sales and their own personal income.
• Extremely organized, able to manage a roster of existing and potential customers and schedule contacts.
• Detail-oriented, able to review written order confirmations and spot inaccuracies.
• An excellent writer who can communicate professionally via e-mail with customers and Leeco team members.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and strengthen relationships with a roster of current customers.
• Grow sales by acquiring new steel plate customers.
• Analyze market conditions and report significant information to Sales Managers and customers.
• Forecast future sales by month, quarter, and year.
• Review distributor performance of orders, shipments and quantities and take corrective action.
• Participate in company and distributor trade shows.
• Attend regional meetings and sales training sessions.
• Prepare and submit required reports in a timely manner.
• Establish price, credit and terms per standard procedures.
• Negotiate mutually agreeable terms with customers and vendors.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Sales experience

Customer relationships

Communication

Organization

Negotiation

Written communication

Job description

Lisle IL
1011 Warrenville Road
Suite 500
Lisle, IL 60532, USA

Lisle IL
1011 Warrenville Road
Suite 500
Lisle, IL 60532, USA

Leeco Steel is the leading steel plate distributor in North America that services customers with the carbon, HSLA and alloy steel plate needed to build critical infrastructure. Our accelerated growth in the Midwest and East territories has created a need for an additional Sales Representative in our Lisle, IL office to help us service existing customers and continue expanding our customer base. This position requires in-person attendance.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and strengthen relationships with a roster of current customers for whom the Sales Rep will be primarily responsible.
• Grow sales by acquiring new steel plate customers.
• Keep up-to-date on current industry trends, analyze market conditions, and report significant information to Sales Managers and customers.
• Forecast future sales by month, quarter, and year.

Review distributor performance of orders received, shipments and product quantities. Take corrective action as necessary.

Participate in company and distributor trade shows.

Attend regional meetings and participate in sales training and product knowledge sessions as required.

Prepare and submit required reports in a timely manner.

Establish price, credit and terms in accordance with standard procedures.

Negotiate mutually agreeable terms with customers and vendors.

• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of sales experience (Preferred, but not required).
• Eager to learn the ins and outs of a dynamic steel industry.
• Friendly and personable, comfortable making phone calls and in-person visits to customers and capable of developing long-lasting relationships with them.
• Motivated to grow Leeco’s sales and their own personal income.
• Extremely organized, able to manage a roster of existing and potential customers and schedule the necessary contacts.
• Detail-oriented, capable of reviewing written order confirmations and spotting any inaccuracies.
• An excellent writer who can communicate professionally via e‑mail with both customers and Leeco team members.

Because Leeco wants its team members to succeed both professionally and personally, we offer:

• Competitive base salary and uncapped monthly commissions.
• Extensive steel industry-specific training and development opportunities.
• Paid time off.
• Health, dental, vision, and disability benefits.
• Short term and long-term disability coverage.
• Accidental death and dismemberment and life insurance.
• 401(k) company matching.
• Opportunities for advancement.
• Worksite wellness programs

Qualifications

Skills

Behaviors

Preferred

Team Player

Works well as a member of a group

Loyal

Shows firm and constant support to a cause

Detail Oriented

Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well

Motivations

Preferred

Ability to Make an Impact

Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization

Growth Opportunities

Inspired to perform well by the chance to take on more responsibility

Self-Starter

Inspired to perform without outside help

Entrepreneurial Spirit

Inspired to perform well by an ability to drive new ventures within the business

Education

Experience

Licenses & Certifications

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