Outside Sales Representative (1St Shift) Commerce City, Co

Position Description

Fostered in over 180 years of history and expansion, Joseph T. Ryerson & Son, Inc. continues paving the way for ingenuity and innovation as one of North America’s largest metal distributers. Ryerson recruits, hires, develops, and promotes teams of individuals who are ambitious and hard-working.

We are always looking for talented and motivated individuals because we understand that our people are our most valuable asset. If you are interested in working for an essential business with a global reach that is dedicated to a great work atmosphere, and a say yes attitude, Ryerson is looking for you!

Ryerson’s is currently seeking a Outside Sales Representative to join our Sales team in the Denver, CO market.

This Role Will Be Responsible For The Following

• Increases revenue from assigned customers by increasing product lines or items sold and converting general line sales to fabrication sales.
• 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 quotations 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.
• 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.
• 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 personnel trust and confidence in Ryerson and its representatives.

Salary Range $70-75k

Position Requirements

Minimum of 3-5 years previous sales experience in metals service center industry or similar industrial sales background / industry

• Keen attention to detail with a strong aptitude for math
• Proficiency with MS Office a must, SAP and Salesforce.com experience highly desired
• Effective problem-solving/conflict resolution skills and the ability to maintain confidentiality
• Ability to work well and excel within a team or individually
• Bachelor’s degree preferred (preferably in marketing, business or a related field of study) or related experience
• Highly motivated with a demonstrated ability to build strong relationships quickly
• Strong business acumen with excellent customer service, interpersonal and both oral, and written communication skills; persuasive negotiation skills
• Aggressive, competitive, and self-motivated attitude is essential

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation or preference, and pregnancy), age, national origin, religion, disability or genetic information, marital status, status as a veteran, or any other federal, state or local protected class or artificial barrier.