Sales Representative

Description

Sales Representative - Fort Worth

Leeco Steel is the leading steel plate distributor in North America that services customers in heavy industries with the carbon, HSLA and alloy steel plate needed to build critical infrastructure. Industries served, but not limited to, are oil and gas production equipment, tank cars, structural steel fabrication, transmission & distribution, etc. Our accelerated growth in the South territory has created a need for additional Sales Representatives in our Fort Worth office to help us service several existing customers and continue expanding our customer base.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain and strengthen relationships with a roster of current customers for whom the Sales Rep will be primarily responsible.
• Grow sales in the South territory by acquiring new steel plate customers.
• Keep up-to-date on current industry trends, analyze market conditions, and report significant information to Sales Managers and customers.
• Forecast future sales by month, quarter, and year.
• Attend regional meetings and participate in sales training and product knowledge sessions as required.
• Read and interpret customer prints and assist with quoting processed parts.
• Troubleshoot processing'related issues (e.g., material suitability, tolerance conflicts, machine limitations) by partnering with operations teams.
• Assist customers in selecting appropriate processing methods (e.g., oxy?fuel cutting, plasma cutting, beveling, drilling) based on application requirements.
• Work closely with logistics and processing departments to verify capacity, lead times, and workflow for processed steel orders.
• Coordinate customer orders with production teams to ensure accurate scheduling, processing, and on?time delivery of cut, burned, or machined plate.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Sales/Marketing/Buisness or related field.
• 1-2 years of sales experience preferred, but not required.
• Eager to learn the ins and outs of a dynamic steel industry.
• Friendly and personable, comfortable making phone calls and in-person visits to customers and capable of developing long-lasting relationships with them.
• Motivated to grow Leeco's sales and their own personal income.
• Extremely organized, able to manage a roster of 200+ existing and potential customers and schedule the necessary contacts.
• High level of negiotiating skills, persuasiveness, versatility, organization, problem solving, creativity and tenacity.
• Detail-oriented, capable of reviewing written order confirmations and spotting any inaccuracies.
• Above average math skills and the ability to read blueprint drawings is a plus.
• An excellent writer who can communicate professionally via e-mail with both customers and Leeco team members.

Benefits

• Competitive base salary and uncapped monthly commissions.
• An attractive work culture.
• Extensive steel industry-specific training and development opportunities.
• Paid time off.
• Health, dental, vision, and disability benefits.
• Short term and long-term disability coverage.
• Accidental death and dismemberment and life insurance.
• 401(k) with company matching.
• Opportunities for advancement.
• Wellness program and fitness reimbursement.
• Adoption assistance.

Committed to Fostering A Diverse & Inclusive Workplace

Leeco Steel is dedicated to recognizing, respecting, embracing, and supporting the unique characteristics and experiences that have shaped the lives of our employees. We aim to cultivate an inclusive environment where differences are positively embraced and everyone feels valued, considered, and accepted. We encourage you to apply to this position regardless of whether you meet all the qualifications.

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