Steel BD Hunter: New Accounts & Growth

ASHFORD CONNEX, LLC; Youngstown (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

ASHFORD CONNEX, LLC in the Lordstown, Ohio area seeks a dynamic Business Development Manager to drive growth in steel processing and distribution. You will hunt for new accounts, open doors with purchasing and operations leaders, and represent a premier supplier focused on value and service.

This role rewards a proven hunter with a deep network in the steel industry, excellent negotiation skills, and the persistence to win through competitive deals.

Qualifications

• Proven success in new business development with opening accounts and profitable growth.
• Experience in steel industry or steel service center, manufacturing/distribution.
• Established network within industry for engaging purchasing and operations leaders.
• Strong knowledge of steel products, pricing, and market dynamics.
• Experience selling to OEMs, fabricators, manufacturers, and industrial customers.
• Self-directed, entrepreneurial approach to managing opportunities and priorities.

Responsibilities

• Hunt for new business across steel processing, distribution, and manufacturing markets.
• Open doors and win accounts by building relationships with decision-makers.
• Capture market share by demonstrating superior service and value.
• Drive profitable growth through strategies to increase sales and customer base.
• Leverage industry network to uncover opportunities and accelerate growth.
• Grow existing business while pursuing new accounts.
• Own the sales cycle from prospecting to closing.

Skills

Hunter mentality

New business development

Relationship building

Negotiation

Executive-level engagement

Market knowledge (steel)

MS Office (Excel, Outlook)

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook)

Job description

ASHFORD CONNEX, LLC in the Lordstown, Ohio area seeks a dynamic Business Development Manager to drive growth in steel processing and distribution. You will hunt for new accounts, open doors with purchasing and operations leaders, and represent a premier supplier focused on value and service.

This role rewards a proven hunter with a deep network in the steel industry, excellent negotiation skills, and the persistence to win through competitive deals.