Associate Account Manager

American Iron and Metal•Hartford, CT

5h•$60,000 - $70,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Are you ready to roll up your sleeves and make a hands-on impact in the metal recycling industry? We’re on the lookout for a physically active and dynamic Associate Account Manager to join our dedicated team! In this role, you’ll engage directly with catalytic converter suppliers in your territory, ensuring we source these critical components at competitive prices while providing exceptional customer service. This is an opportunity to contribute to our company’s growth and success through direct, physical engagement in the field! Work Setup: Home-based office with frequent travel and on-site visits

Requirements

Physically active and dynamic
Ability to engage directly with catalytic converter suppliers
Ability to source critical components at competitive prices
Provide exceptional customer service
Frequent travel and on-site visits
Build and maintain robust relationships with suppliers
Procure catalytic converters at advantageous prices
Assess supplier operations and establish rapport
Prepare and submit bids for quotes
Calculate necessary resources and gather data
Understand supplier challenges and needs
Stay informed about market trends, competitor activities, and pricing developments
Evaluate catalytic converters based on market factors
Conduct negotiations with suppliers
Perform detailed inspections of purchased catalytic converters
Verify authenticity and compliance with regulations
Ensure accurate record-keeping
Safely lift and inspect catalytic converters
Monitor sales data and market trends
Provide regular reports and forecasts
Work closely with operations and logistics teams
Ensure smooth coordination of purchasing, processing, and shipping activities
Stay updated on relevant regulations and compliance standards
Ensure operations meet environmental and safety requirements
Help suppliers and customers understand the value of recycling catalytic converters
Provide support and guidance throughout the recycling process

Responsibilities

Build Strong Partnerships: Forge and maintain robust relationships with both new and existing catalytic converter suppliers. Be the friendly face they can rely on for exceptional service and support, often in person.
Savvy Purchasing: Actively seek out potential suppliers to procure catalytic converters at advantageous prices, engaging in physical site visits to assess their operations and establish rapport.
Bid Management: Prepare and submit bids for quotes, calculating necessary resources and gathering data during on-site visits to ensure our offerings are competitive and compelling.
Supplier Insights: Regularly connect with suppliers face-to-face to understand their challenges and needs, fostering opportunities for mutual growth and collaboration.
Market Awareness: Stay informed about the latest market trends, competitor activities, and pricing developments through active field engagement to refine our purchasing strategies.
Negotiation Expertise: Evaluate catalytic converters based on market factors and conduct negotiations directly with suppliers during on-site interactions, ensuring beneficial terms for both parties.
Quality Assurance: Perform detailed inspections of purchased catalytic converters on-site to verify authenticity and compliance with regulations, ensuring accurate record-keeping.
Physical Inspection and Lifting: Safely lift and inspect catalytic converters to assess their condition and quality, ensuring that all purchased items meet our standards.
Data Analysis: Monitor sales data and market trends, providing regular reports and forecasts based on insights gained during your physical interactions with suppliers.
Team Collaboration: Work closely with our operations and logistics teams, ensuring smooth coordination of purchasing, processing, and shipping activities through direct collaboration.
Compliance Commitment: Stay updated on relevant regulations and compliance standards, ensuring our operations meet environmental and safety requirements through hands-on oversight.
Education & Guidance: Help suppliers and customers understand the value of recycling catalytic converters by providing support and guidance throughout the recycling process, often through in-person discussions.