Technical Sales Representative

Job Juncture; New Castle (PA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Job Juncture seeks a Technical Sales Representative for a fast-growing metals company. You will be a technical advisor, translating complex steel processes into customer-centered solutions and driving growth with multi-unit collaboration.

Responsibilities include managing orders, pricing, planning, and ensuring on-time delivery while maintaining high service standards. Travel locally, nationally, and internationally (25–30%) as needed.

Qualifications

• BS in engineering; metallurgy/materials science preferred.
• 3–5 years in steel/metals sales or marketing is a plus.
• Solid technical foundation and ability to translate complex processes into customer-focused solutions.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a technical advisor and trusted partner to customers.
• Drive business across multiple units with the Director of Sales.
• Manage orders, scheduling, and product disposition from inquiry to delivery.
• Identify opportunities to improve sales and customer service processes.

Skills

Technical sales

Steel industry knowledge

Customer relationship management

Technical communication

Education

Bachelor of Science in Engineering

Metallurgy or Materials Science

Job description

Our client, a fast-growing and innovative metals company, is seeking a Technical Sales Representative to join their expanding team. This is a unique opportunity to combine technical expertise with relationship-building skills to drive growth and deliver value to customers in a dynamic and evolving industry.

What You’ll Do

As a key member of the sales organization, you’ll serve as both a technical advisor and trusted partner to customers, helping them understand how the company’s capabilities can best support their operations. Working closely with the Director of Sales, you’ll play a hands‑on role in driving business across multiple units while ensuring customer satisfaction from order to delivery.

Partner with customers to understand needs and recommend the right technical solutions.

Support two core business units while contributing to sales initiatives across other divisions.

Build strong, lasting relationships by delivering prompt, effective, and knowledgeable service.

Technical Expertise & Support

Review inquiries, establish pricing, and develop process plans for steel ingot and billet production.

Stay current on steelmaking and downstream processes to serve as a technical resource for customers and sales staff.

Assist in order planning, scheduling, and product disposition, ensuring smooth execution from inquiry to delivery.

Operational Excellence

Oversee customer orders and deliveries while managing WIP and inventory levels.

Track product and order profitability to support strategic decision‑making.

Investigate customer claims in coordination with Metallurgy and drive them to resolution.

Identify opportunities to improve the sales and customer service process and put ideas into action.

Step in to advise and support the Sales Department in the absence of the Director of Sales.

Work closely with internal teams to ensure the highest standards of service and safety are upheld.

What We’re Looking For

Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering required; Metallurgy or Materials Science strongly preferred.

3–5 years of sales or marketing experience in the steel or metals industry is a plus.

Solid technical foundation with the ability to translate complex processes into customer-focused solutions.

Excellent communication, collaboration, and problem‑solving skills.

Valid driver’s license and ability to travel locally, nationally, and internationally (25–30%).

Why Join?

This is more than a sales job — it’s an opportunity to shape the future of a fast-growing metals company while building relationships and delivering technical solutions that matter. You’ll enjoy variety in your day, exposure to a wide customer base, and the chance to contribute directly to the company’s growth and success.