Technical Metals Sales Engineer

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

Job summary

Ryerson, a leader in industrial metal products and services, is seeking a Sales Engineer in Columbus, OH. You will engage with customers via phone and email, coordinating with internal and external partners to tailor product solutions and meet customer specs.

The role requires reading prints/CAD files, understanding tolerances, and estimating pricing. Experience with SAP and strong MS Office skills are highly valued, with a drive for technical sales excellence.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED; engineering degree preferred
• 1–3 years of sales experience in the metal industry
• Print reading required; CAD/drafting a plus
• Experience with SAP is highly preferred
• MS Office skills including Outlook, Word, and Excel
• Working knowledge of geometry and strong math skills

Responsibilities

• Interpret and qualify customer-provided documents such as prints, CAD files, and specifications
• Full understanding of tolerances, materials, specifications, and processing options for robust metal supply chain creation
• Manage part-specific supply chains using internal and external processing assets to meet quality and delivery requirements
• Estimate material, labor, and delivery options on a part-level basis and develop contract 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 in metal

Customer service

Mathematical aptitude

CAD awareness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

SAP

Job description

Ryerson, a leader in industrial metal products and services, is seeking a Sales Engineer in Columbus, OH. You will engage with customers via phone and email, coordinating with internal and external partners to tailor product solutions and meet customer specs.

The role requires reading prints/CAD files, understanding tolerances, and estimating pricing. Experience with SAP and strong MS Office skills are highly valued, with a drive for technical sales excellence.