Outside Account Manager
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The Opportunity
Most sales jobs hand you a script and a quota. This one hands you a territory.
As our Outside Account Manager, you'll run your region like your own business. You decide which accounts to chase, how to spend your week, and how to win. You'll have a management team that challenges you and an inside sales and operations crew that backs you up, and you'll have the freedom to build something that's yours.
If you're a self-starter who thrives on finding solutions for customers, this job is for you.
Hunt and grow
Take full ownership of growth and results in your territory
Identify, pursue, and close new accounts that fit our target criteria
Build relationships at every level of an account, from the plant floor to the executive suite
Sell solutions, not just price
Build proposals tailored to each customer's needs
Craft programs, pricing arrangements, and supply agreements that win on service and value, partnering with sales management to get there
Maximize both customer success and gross margin
Deliver on the promise
Work hand in hand with inside sales, support staff, and facility operations to make sure customers get accurate pricing, quality product, and on-time delivery
Log visits, track quotes and daily sales, and resolve customer issues quickly using our technology platforms
Be the expert
Develop deep knowledge of the steel industry and our services, and stay ahead of market changes
Represent us at local, regional, and national trade shows
Manage your own travel and entertainment budget to get the best return in your territory
Must-haves
- 2+ years of outside sales experience, ideally in steel or metals
- Working knowledge of the steel industry
- A strong drive for results and a habit of going the extra mile
- Excellent written and verbal communication
- Comfort negotiating, with the composure to solve problems
- Strong organization and planning skills
- Solid grasp of supply and demand economics
- Proficiency in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
- Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or a related field, or equivalent work experience
- The kind of presence that builds trust and confidence with executives and customers alike
Big pluses
3+ years in the steel industry
Proven track record negotiating with customers face to face
The Lifestyle
Let's be upfront: this is a travel-heavy role. You'll be on the road 3 or more weeks a month by car, mapping out your own schedule each week. Some work will fall outside the standard 8-to-5. In return, you get real autonomy, real ownership, and a front-row seat to the customers you serve.
Tools for the road
Company car
Company phone and laptop
Health and protection
Medical, dental, and vision plans
Supplemental life insurance
Critical illness coverage
AD&D coverage
Financial future
401(k) with company match
Time to recharge
Paid vacation
Personal time accruals
7 paid holidays
Why This Role?
Autonomy: You set your schedule and run your territory.
Impact: Your relationships and your results directly shape our position in the market.
Support: Management coaches you, and a strong inside team backs you up.
Growth: Learn the industry inside and out, and grow your reputation at the trade shows that matter.
Ready to Take the Wheel?
If you're driven, accountable, and ready to build a book of business you can be proud of, we want to hear from you.
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