Steel Growth Hunter: New Business Development Lead

Meritas Advisory Group, LLC; Youngstown (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Meritas Advisory Group, LLC is seeking a results-driven Business Development Manager for the steel processing and distribution sector in the Lordstown area. You will hunt for new business, win accounts, and grow revenue by building relationships with purchasing, operations, and leadership.

The ideal candidate has a proven track record in opening accounts, a deep understanding of steel products and market dynamics, and a hunter mentality.

Qualifications

• Proven success in new business development
• Experience in steel industry or steel service center
• Established network of industry relationships
• Knowledge of flat-rolled steel products and market dynamics
• Experience selling to OEMs, fabricators, manufacturers
• Hunter mentality with initiative and persistence
• Excellent relationship-building, communication, and negotiation
• Strong business acumen balancing revenue growth with profitability
• Self-directed, entrepreneurial approach to managing sales opportunities
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook)
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent
• Willingness to travel to develop new business

Responsibilities

• Hunt for new business across steel markets and penetrate new accounts
• Open doors and win accounts with key decision-makers
• Capture market share by outperforming competitors with superior service
• Drive profitable growth and expand the customer base
• Leverage industry network to uncover opportunities
• Grow existing business while pursuing new accounts
• Own the sales cycle from prospecting to closing
• Understand customer needs and purchasing patterns
• Negotiate pricing and commercial agreements
• Monitor industry trends and opportunities
• Collaborate with purchasing, operations, and leadership
• Maintain an active sales pipeline and forecasts

Skills

New business dev

Hunter mentality

Relationship building

Negotiation

Sales pipeline

Steel know-how

Strategic thinking

Communication skills

MS Office / Excel

Travel willingness

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

MS Office (Excel/Outlook)

Job description

Meritas Advisory Group, LLC is seeking a results-driven Business Development Manager for the steel processing and distribution sector in the Lordstown area. You will hunt for new business, win accounts, and grow revenue by building relationships with purchasing, operations, and leadership.

The ideal candidate has a proven track record in opening accounts, a deep understanding of steel products and market dynamics, and a hunter mentality.