Strategic Metals Outside Sales Rep - Columbus Area

Ryerson; Columbus (OH); Remote; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Ryerson is seeking an Outside Sales Representative to play a crucial role in our sales operations, collaborating with Inside and Regional Sales to develop precise quotes and contract proposals for customers in central Ohio, including Columbus and Dayton regions.

The role requires building relationships with decision-makers, staying informed on market trends, and driving revenue growth through expanded product lines while coordinating with various Ryerson teams.

Qualifications

• High School diploma required; Bachelor's Degree preferred.
• 3+ years of metals or industrial sales experience.
• Experience working with inside sales teams is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Quickly builds strong relationships with contacts at all levels across customer organizations, especially with purchasing decision-makers.
• Keeps customers informed about industry and economic trends and Ryerson’s ability to assist customers in adapting to change.
• Understands and keeps up-to-date on the competitive environment and provides market intelligence to sales management to help shape service center sales strategies, price levels and working capital decisions.
• Increases revenue from assigned customers by expanding product lines or items sold and converting general line sales to fabrication sales.
• Involves service center management, regional management, Global Accounts, or other corporate management, and Ryerson supplier representatives in establishing and maintaining relationships at all levels of customer organization.
• All other duties as assigned or duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Skills

Relationship building

Strategic selling

Collaboration with sales teams

Travel readiness

Education

High school diploma

Bachelor's degree preferred

Job description

Ryerson is seeking an Outside Sales Representative to play a crucial role in our sales operations, collaborating with Inside and Regional Sales to develop precise quotes and contract proposals for customers in central Ohio, including Columbus and Dayton regions.

The role requires building relationships with decision-makers, staying informed on market trends, and driving revenue growth through expanded product lines while coordinating with various Ryerson teams.