Steel Processing Growth Hunter - Business Development

United Future; Youngstown (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel opportunities

Performance-based incentives

Job summary

United Future is seeking a dynamic Business Development Manager for the Lordstown, OH area. You will hunt for new business in steel processing and distribution, build relationships with decision-makers, and close profitable deals while expanding the customer base.

Ideal candidates bring proven new business development success, a strong steel industry network, and a hunter mentality to drive growth and profitability. This role requires travel and a results-driven mindset.

Qualifications

• Proven success in opening accounts and generating profitable sales growth.
• Experience in steel industry, preferably within steel service centers or processing environments.
• Established network of industry relationships with decision-makers.
• Strong negotiation, communication, and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Hunt for new business and penetrate new accounts in steel processing and distribution.
• Build relationships with purchasing and operations leaders to win opportunities.
• Lead the sales cycle from introductions to pricing, proposals, and closing.
• Develop strategies to increase sales, grow the customer base, and protect profitability.
• Maintain an active sales pipeline and accurate forecasts.

Skills

New business development

Hunter mentality

Steel industry knowledge

Relationship building

Sales strategy

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Job description

United Future is seeking a dynamic Business Development Manager for the Lordstown, OH area. You will hunt for new business in steel processing and distribution, build relationships with decision-makers, and close profitable deals while expanding the customer base.

Ideal candidates bring proven new business development success, a strong steel industry network, and a hunter mentality to drive growth and profitability. This role requires travel and a results-driven mindset.