Steel Processing & Distribution Business Development Hunter

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

Job summary

CareerNerds, LLC is seeking a high-energy Business Development Manager for the steel processing and distribution sector in the Lordstown, Ohio area. This hunter role focuses on opening doors, building critical relationships with purchasing and operations leaders, and winning new, profitable business.

You'll own the sales cycle from prospecting to pricing negotiations and closing, leveraging a strong industry network and deep knowledge of flat-rolled steel products to capture market share and

Qualifications

• Proven ability to win new business and open accounts.
• Experience selling to steel industry buyers and decision-makers.
• Strong networking and relationship-building across purchasing and operations.
• Solid understanding of pricing, value proposition, and deal structuring.
• Proficiency with MS Office (Excel, Outlook).

Responsibilities

• Hunt for new business and penetrate target accounts.
• Build relationships with purchasing, supply chain, and operations leaders.
• Capture market share by outperforming competitors on service and value.
• Own the full sales cycle from prospecting to closing.
• Develop insight into customer applications and inventory needs.
• Negotiate deals that protect profitability while creating value.

Skills

Hunter mindset

Relationship building

Sales negotiation

Strategic prospecting

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

CareerNerds, LLC is seeking a high-energy Business Development Manager for the steel processing and distribution sector in the Lordstown, Ohio area. This hunter role focuses on opening doors, building critical relationships with purchasing and operations leaders, and winning new, profitable business.

You'll own the sales cycle from prospecting to pricing negotiations and closing, leveraging a strong industry network and deep knowledge of flat-rolled steel products to capture market share and