Technical Sales Representative - Flat Rolled Steel

Nationwide Technical Search; Lombard (IL); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Nationwide Technical Search seeks a Technical Sales Representative specializing in flat rolled steel with a focus on galvanized products across the Midwest. This onsite, permanent role offers a lucrative starting range and full benefits.

The ideal candidate has an established Midwest book of business, extensive knowledge of galvanizing processes, and a proven track record of growing territory share. Travel across the Midwest is expected.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of direct sales in flat rolled steel markets.
• Strong book of business in Midwest galvanizing steel accounts.
• Willingness to travel across Midwest.

Responsibilities

• Drive commercial growth across the Midwest by leveraging existing customer relationships in flat rolled/galvanized steel.
• Identify, target, and onboard new industrial, manufacturing, and service center accounts.
• Manage the full sales cycle - from technical consultation and quoting to price negotiation and order closing.
• Partner with internal operations and supply chain teams to ensure product availability, quality assurance, and on-time delivery.
• Monitor regional market trends, competitor pricing, and raw material fluctuations to optimize margins.

Skills

Sales experience

Negotiation

Account management

Communication

Job description

Technical Sales Representative - Flat Rolled Steel

Technical Sales Representative - Flat Rolled Steel
Chicagoland /Lombard, IL Area
Onsite, Permanent, Full Benefits
$100,000 -$ 150,000 to start
We are seeking an experienced, results-driven Sales Representative specializing in flat rolled steel, with a primary focus on galvanized steel products across the Midwest market. The ideal candidate brings an established network of active galvanized steel accounts and a proven track record of growing territory market share.
Key Responsibilities

• Drive commercial growth across the Midwest territory by leveraging existing customer relationships in the flat rolled/galvanized steel sector.
• Identify, target, and onboard new industrial, manufacturing, and service center accounts.
• Manage the full sales cycle - from technical consultation and quoting to price negotiation and order closing.
• Partner with internal operations and supply chain teams to ensure product availability, quality assurance, and on-time delivery.
• Monitor regional market trends, competitor pricing, and raw material fluctuations to optimize margins.

Qualifications

• Experience: 5+ years of direct sales experience in flat rolled steel, specifically hot-dipped galvanized, electrogalvanized, or related coated steel products.
• Industry Network: Must possess a strong, verifiable book of business and established customer following in the Midwest region.
• Market Knowledge: Deep understanding of steel service center operations, manufacturing applications, and current steel market dynamics.
• Skills: Strong negotiation, contract drafting, account management, and communication abilities.
• Mobility: Willingness to travel throughout the Midwest territory as required to visit clients and job sites.