Outside Sales Representative - Richmond, United States - Ryerson

Description

Position Description:
Ryerson has an opportunity for an Outsides Sales Representative. As a Outside Sales Representative you are responsible for managing and building customer accounts in the Virginia Beach market. The ideal candidate will reside in the Virginia Beach area.


Roles and Responsibilities:
Quickly builds strong relationships with contacts at all levels across a variety of functions within customer organizations but especially with purchasing decision makers. Develops customer trust and confidence in Ryerson and its representatives.
Keeps customers informed about industry and economic trends and Ryerson's ability to assist customers in adapting to change.
Works with service center and regional sales/product management to develop quotes and contract proposals that are responsive to customer needs and result in profitable sales for Ryerson.
Understands and keeps up-to-date on the competitive environment and provides market intelligence to sales management to help shape service center sales strategies, price levels and working capital decisions.
Increases revenue from assigned customers by increasing product lines or items sold and converting general line sales to fabrication sales.
Involves service center management, regional management, Global Accounts, or other corporate management, and Ryerson supplier representatives in establishing and maintaining relationships at all levels of customer organization.
All other duties as assigned or duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice


Position Requirements:
2-5 years manufacturing or industry-related inside and/or outside sales experience
Prior knowledge of Salesforce and SAP is a plus
Some overnight travel required
Strong communication skills, both verbal and written
Demonstrated ability to work both autonomously and with a team
Demonstrated ability to build rapport with customers across multiple industries and backgrounds
Fabrication experience is a plus