Technical Metals Sales Engineer

Ryerson; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Ryerson is seeking a Sales Engineer to engage with customers via phone and email, tailoring metal product solutions with internal and external teams in a deadline-driven environment.

The role emphasizes interpreting technical documents, analyzing specifications, and developing pricing for part-level copper, steel, and alloy requirements. On-site role with potential for growth in a dynamic metal services company.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED; Bachelor's in Engineering preferred.
• 1–3 years of sales experience in the metal industry.
• Print reading required; CAD or drafting experience a plus; SAP preferred.
• MS Office skills including Outlook, Word, and Excel.
• Experience in sales or customer service is an asset.
• Strong geometry and math skills; technical aptitude.

Responsibilities

• Interpret and qualify customer-provided documents such as prints, CAD files, and specifications.
• Full understanding of tolerances, materials, specifications, and processing options that guide metal supply chain decisions.
• Manage part-specific supply chains by utilizing internal and external processing assets to meet quality and delivery requirements.
• Estimate material, labor, and delivery options on a part-level basis and develop pricing templates.
• Evaluate sales proposals to ensure technical accuracy and alignment with quality standards.
• Conduct technical analysis of product configurations to determine customer-specific prices.
• All other duties as assigned.

Skills

Sales experience

Customer service

Math skills

Technical aptitude

Print reading

Geometry

Education

High school diploma or GED

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Tools

SAP

CAD

MS Office

Job description

Ryerson is seeking a Sales Engineer to engage with customers via phone and email, tailoring metal product solutions with internal and external teams in a deadline-driven environment.

The role emphasizes interpreting technical documents, analyzing specifications, and developing pricing for part-level copper, steel, and alloy requirements. On-site role with potential for growth in a dynamic metal services company.