Product Specialist - Steel Industry
(Onsite | Full-Time | Downtown Pittsburgh, PA | Travel Required)
Oxford Solutions is seeking a Product Specialist with strong experience in the steel or metals industry to support sales, modernization, and service activities for industrial mill and plant equipment. This role is fully onsite in downtown Pittsburgh and requires regular travel across North America (approximately 70%).
The Product Specialist will focus on driving sales for spare parts, equipment repairs, and modernization projects, while supporting OEM, field service, and maintenance operations. This position is ideal for a technically minded professional with a mix of engineering knowledge and sales acumen who enjoys working directly with customers in a heavy industrial environment.
Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain strong relationships with customers across maintenance, operations, and purchasing departments.
- Manage sales opportunities, including RFQs, proposals, and follow-ups for spare parts and modernization projects.
- Support the preparation of project scopes, technical specifications, and pricing for repairs, upgrades, and field services.
- Collaborate with engineering, purchasing, and management teams to clarify and execute work scope.
- Review and authorize all proposals before submission to customers.
- Identify and develop opportunities to improve customer equipment performance.
- Support strategic planning and new business development efforts.
- Maintain accurate documentation including meeting notes, CRM updates, and expense reports.
- Ensure delivery schedules and project timelines are met.
- Travel frequently to customer sites across North America to strengthen relationships and manage projects.
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Engineering with 5+ years of metals industry experience, or 8+ years of relevant experience without a degree.Strong background in steel, metal processing, or industrial equipment manufacturing required; aluminum extrusion experience a plus.Proven sales or account management experience with strong negotiation and communication skills.Ability to read and interpret mechanical and engineering drawings.Working knowledge of project management principles and practices.Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, Project) and CRM software; CAD / CAM familiarity a plus.Strong organizational, multitasking, and presentation skills.Ability to travel up to 70% within North America.Product Specialist - Steel Industry - 25-00717