Strategic Field Sales Engineer – Metals Fabrication

Ryerson; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Ryerson is seeking an Outside Sales Engineer to support direct customers and processing opportunities. The role blends outside sales with engineering expertise to develop fabrication solutions and drive revenue growth, covering an eastern Missouri and Southern IL territory and surrounding areas. The ideal candidate will be based in the St.

Louis area. You will work as a key link between customers, internal sales engineering teams, and external processing partners, developing quotes, cost models,

Qualifications

• 3–5+ years of experience in metal fabrication, equipment, manufacturing, technical sales, or related field.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings/CAD files and specifications.
• Experience with CRM/ERP systems such as Salesforce or SAP preferred.
• Strong Microsoft Excel and data analysis skills.
• Willingness to travel up to 50–75% as required.
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, or equivalent experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Identifying, developing, and closing new business opportunities within assigned territories and accounts.
• Engineering fabricated part supply chains based on customer requirements and technical specifications.
• Managing relationships with customers by establishing and cultivating strategic partnerships.
• Collaborating with inside sales engineers to develop quotes, cost models, and technical solutions.
• Coordinating with internal teams and external processors to execute projects from quote through delivery.
• Providing technical support related to materials, fabrication processes, and design optimization.
• Managing pricing, forecasting, contract terms, and negotiation processes.
• Resolving customer service, quality, or pricing issues in a timely and effective manner.
• Planning and executing sales strategies to meet revenue, margin, and growth targets.
• Communicating market insights and customer feedback to leadership and cross-functional teams.
• Interpret and qualify customer-provided documents such as prints, CAD files and specifications.
• Manage part specific supply chains by utilizing internal and external processing assets to meet customer quality and delivery requirements.
• All other duties as assigned

Skills

CAD interpretation

Excel & data analysis

Customer relationship development

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, or equivalent experience

Tools

Salesforce

SAP

Job description

Ryerson is seeking an Outside Sales Engineer to support direct customers and processing opportunities. The role blends outside sales with engineering expertise to develop fabrication solutions and drive revenue growth, covering an eastern Missouri and Southern IL territory and surrounding areas. The ideal candidate will be based in the St.

Louis area. You will work as a key link between customers, internal sales engineering teams, and external processing partners, developing quotes, cost models,