Inside Steel Sales Account Manager

Job Description

INSIDE STEEL SALES ACCOUNT MANAGER - WHEELING, ILLINOIS AREA

A Leader in the Steel Processing Industry needs an Inside Steel Sales Account Manager in the Wheeling, Illinois Area. Previous Business Development and Account Management Experience in Steel Sales is Needed. Some Travel to Customers will be Required.

This is a Full Time, Permanent, Direct Hire Position offering Competitive Compensation, Commission, Car Allowance, Bonus Potential, Good Benefits, Paid Holidays and Paid Vacation.

RESPONSIBILITIES :

Handle and quote RFQ s. Verbally discuss and gather all information from the customer

Review feasibility and sourcing. (Stock, mill, spot)

Knowledge of automotive and steel industry s specifications required

Workup quote using formulated excel sheet for sell price. Save quote sheet in customer file

Enter RFQ opportunities in Salesforce

Strategize with management and outside sales on long term program opportunities

Review current program inventories with purchasing for shortages

Review updated releases for new drop- ins not supported by mill buys

Prospect / Cold call- travel on occasion

Assist CSR s, Production scheduling and traffic coordinators as needed

Review processing setups and customer deviation requests

Review account margins for comparison to quoted margin

Strong working knowledge of the steel industry

Understand Quality procedures for compliance

QUALIFICATIONS :

A Minimum of 3 to 5 years of Steel Sales Quoting Automotive Specifications & other Industries

Steel Sales Experience in the Industrial & Manufacturing Markets Required

Flat Rolled Steel Knowledge as well as Stainless Steel and / or Aluminum is Preferred

Must be a Self-Starter with proven New Business Development Success

Must possess the ability to Grow Existing Accounts & Prospect for New Business

Microsoft Office and ERP Experience Needed

A Bachelor s Degree is Desired but not Required

Must be able to Travel Regularly for this Position

Can work Independently with Limited Direct Supervision

Excellent Communication, Organizational and Written Skills

TO APPLY :

If you are a high performer and would like to work for an equally high performing company and you think the above opportunity is appropriate for you, we invite you to submit your resume in Microsoft Word format to : GHubbard@Venteon.com

We treat all resumes with strict confidentiality. We will always contact you first before submitting your resume to our client(s) for review. If you do not receive correspondence, you are not a fit for this position.

At Venteon our talent acquisition team is proud to provide our clients with the most qualified Accounting & Finance, Engineering, IT and Administrative talent in the industry today.