Strategic Metals Business Development Rep

Joseph T. Ryerson & Son, Inc; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 94,000 - 117,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401K plans with employer-matching

Tuition reimbursement

Paid vacation, sick, and holidays

Short-term and Long-term disability

Telehealth and Wellness programs

Sales incentive plan where applicable

Job summary

Central Steel & Wire, part of the Ryerson Family of Companies, is seeking a Business Development Representative in Chicago, IL. You will build and nurture customer relationships and reactivate historical accounts to grow profitable sales.

Operate with market intelligence to shape sales strategies, collaborate with inside sales, credit, inventory, and other departments, and drive e-commerce adoption.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred (marketing, business, or related field) or related experience.
• 3–5 years of sales experience in metals service center or similar industrial sales background.
• Proficiency with MS Office; SAP and Salesforce.com experience highly desired.
• Strong business acumen with excellent customer service, interpersonal and communication skills.
• Persuasive negotiation skills; ability to work in team or independently.
• Confidentiality; problem-solving and conflict-resolution abilities.
• Highly motivated with ability to build relationships quickly.
• Aggressive, competitive, self-motivated attitude essential.

Responsibilities

• Identify and capitalize on new business opportunities while increasing market share within existing accounts.
• Leverage market intelligence and competitive insights to influence sales strategy and customer growth plans.
• Builds strong relationships with contacts at all levels within customer organizations, especially purchasing decision makers; develop trust and confidence in Central Steel and its representatives.
• Compiles and analyzes statistics for the business development program and makes recommendations.
• Collaborate with inside sales, credit center, inventory managers, and other departments to achieve company and customer objectives.
• Monitor market conditions, industry trends, and competitive activity to support sales strategy, pricing decisions, and business planning.
• Achieve sales, profitability, and account development objectives through territory and account management.
• Develop and execute sales initiatives to increase market penetration and promote e-commerce adoption.
• All other duties as assigned.

Skills

Sales experience

MS Office

SAP

Salesforce.com

Business acumen

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

SAP

Salesforce.com

MS Office

Job description

Central Steel & Wire, part of the Ryerson Family of Companies, is seeking a Business Development Representative in Chicago, IL. You will build and nurture customer relationships and reactivate historical accounts to grow profitable sales.

Operate with market intelligence to shape sales strategies, collaborate with inside sales, credit, inventory, and other departments, and drive e-commerce adoption.