Strategic Metals Outside Account Manager

Ryerson; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Ryerson in Houston is seeking an Outside Account Manager to strengthen and expand our transactional metals business with current and past customers in your designated marketplace. You will drive relationship growth and provide exceptional service to ensure ongoing partnerships.

In this role, you will collaborate with inside sales and other departments, monitor market dynamics, and develop programs to elevate revenue.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred or related experience.
• 3–5 years of sales experience in metals service center or industrial sales.
• Proficiency with MS Office; SAP and Salesforce.com experience highly desired.
• Strong communication, interpersonal and negotiation skills.
• Ability to work independently or in a team; maintain confidentiality.
• Highly motivated with proactive relationship-building.

Responsibilities

• Build strong relationships with purchasing decision makers across customer organizations.
• Collaborate with inside sales, credit center, inventory managers and other departments.
• Monitor competitive environment and provide market intelligence for sales strategy.
• Increase revenue from assigned customers by selling value-added services.
• Manage customer accounts including MOUs, margins and quality initiatives.
• Develop and implement sales programs while promoting E-Commerce capabilities.
• Maintain daily call planning to keep customers informed of industry trends.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Sales experience

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Negotiation skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Tools

SAP

Salesforce.com

Job description

Ryerson in Houston is seeking an Outside Account Manager to strengthen and expand our transactional metals business with current and past customers in your designated marketplace. You will drive relationship growth and provide exceptional service to ensure ongoing partnerships.

In this role, you will collaborate with inside sales and other departments, monitor market dynamics, and develop programs to elevate revenue.