Steel Business Development Hunter: New Accounts & Growth

Soap Creek Resources; Youngstown (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Soap Creek Resources in the Lordstown, Ohio area is seeking a high-energy Business Development Manager to drive growth in steel processing and distribution. This hunter role targets new accounts, builds relationships with key decision-makers, and converts opportunities into revenue.

You will own the sales cycle from prospecting to closing, leverage your industry network, and collaborate with purchasing, operations, and leadership to deliver measurable results and sustained profitability.

Qualifications

• Proven record of opening accounts and generating profitable sales.
• Experience in steel service centers or related manufacturing environments.
• Established network with purchasing and operations leaders.
• Strong negotiation and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Identify, target, and penetrate new accounts across steel markets.
• Build relationships with key decision-makers to win accounts.
• Develop strategies to increase sales volume and market share.
• Lead the sales process from introduction to closing.
• Monitor market trends and competitive activity.

Skills

New business development

Relationship building

Hunter mentality

Customer negotiations

Industry networking

Strategic selling

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

Outlook

Job description

Soap Creek Resources in the Lordstown, Ohio area is seeking a high-energy Business Development Manager to drive growth in steel processing and distribution. This hunter role targets new accounts, builds relationships with key decision-makers, and converts opportunities into revenue.

You will own the sales cycle from prospecting to closing, leverage your industry network, and collaborate with purchasing, operations, and leadership to deliver measurable results and sustained profitability.