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Outside Sales - Steel (Regional/Hybrid)
Outside Sales - Steel (Regional/Hybrid)Modesto Steel • Modesto, CA, US
Outside Sales - Steel (Regional / Hybrid)

Outside Sales - Steel (Regional / Hybrid)

Modesto Steel • Modesto, CA, US
30+ days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Job Description

Job Description

About Us

We've been establishing excellence since 1972. With more than 50 years of experience serving Central Valley and beyond, Modesto Steel takes pride in our products and people.

We are the go-to steel distributor for the agriculture, auto, and construction industries. Our warehouse carries approximately 3,000 metal products in varying size, shape, and type. In addition to quality metal products, we are also a processing facility.

Our team goes the extra mile with more than 20,000 annual deliveries ranging from the Central Valley to Yosemite. And, on-site we process more than an additional 10,000 transactions. We keep busy around here, which is why we are growing our team.

Job Description

As an Outside Sales Representative, you will manage and maintain various existing accounts while establishing new customer relationships. Your primary focus will be ensuring customer needs are met and exceeded through effective sales presentations and outstanding customer service. You will play a critical role in developing and maintaining customer relationships and driving the sales efforts within your assigned territory. Territory bases at this time : one will be based near the Sacramento area and one will be located in / around the Modesto / Fresno area. Both will be assigned a territory expanding from those locations.

Key Responsibilities Sales and Marketing :

  • Territory Management : Oversee the sales and marketing efforts within your assigned territory, focusing on Carbon and alloy steels, Aluminum, Stainless and a wide selection of specialty products, as well as added value processing in a service center setting.
  • Customer Satisfaction : Utilize frequent, direct face-to-face contact and a consultative sales approach to ensure customer satisfaction and build long-term relationships.
  • Account Development : Develop new accounts as well as penetrating new market sectors and maintain strong working relationships with established, loyal customers, ensuring their needs are consistently met.

Sales Targets :

  • Quota Achievement : Achieve or exceed the assigned sales quota on a monthly, quarterly, and annual basis, driving revenue growth and market penetration.
  • Customer Communication : Communicate effectively with management to relay customer needs, market trends, and competitive intelligence with professional and strong business acumen in a timely manner.
  • Reporting : Consistent and thorough reporting to leadership on status, success and outcomes from sales efforts in a daily call report format.

    • Travel :

  • Customer Visits : Estimated 80% travel required to meet with customers and Prospective Accounts within your assigned territory, ensuring a strong presence and direct engagement with key stakeholders. 20% from home office, with required occasional main office visits.

    • Qualifications

  • Strong knowledge of steel and related products and the steel industry, within a fast paced service center atmosphere
  • 2+ years of experience in the metal industry (steel, aluminum, copper, stainless, etc.) is strongly preferred.
  • Proven track record of achieving or exceeding sales targets.
  • Excellent communication and customer service skills.
  • Proficiency in CRM or other tracking software preferred.
  • Ability to travel extensively within the assigned territory.
  • Self-motivated with a strong drive for results and a customer-focused mindset.
  • Candidate preference local to the assigned territories (i.e. Sacramento or Modesto / Fresno)
  • Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing or related field not required but beneficial
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