Industrial Sales Representative

American Iron and Metal • San Diego, CA

4d • $85 - $120

About The Position

Reporting to the Commercial Sales Manager, you’ll take charge of driving growth and building strong customer relationships through these key responsibilities: What you’re responsible for: Negotiating commodity purchases of ferrous and non-ferrous scrap metal, including pricing, contracts, and shipment terms to maximize profitability. Prospecting and visiting new customers across industrial accounts, retail, dealers, and demolition projects to grow business opportunities. Collaborating closely with internal and external teams to ensure smooth operations, timely deliveries, and exceptional customer service. Developing and maintaining strong supplier relationships, managing lead times, inventory updates, and accurate records for planning and compliance. Driving business growth by identifying solutions that improve scrap recovery and consistently meet or exceed sourcing quotas.

Requirements

• You have strong sales and negotiation skills with a focus on building long-term customer relationships.
• You have excellent communication skills and proficiency with Microsoft Office or similar tools.
• You are highly organized, self-motivated, and able to manage multiple priorities.
• Willingness to travel up to 50% and work flexible hours.

Nice To Haves

• You have knowledge of scrap metals and market pricing trends (preferred, but not required).
• Bilingual (Spanish/English) is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Negotiating commodity purchases of ferrous and non-ferrous scrap metal, including pricing, contracts, and shipment terms to maximize profitability.
• Prospecting and visiting new customers across industrial accounts, retail, dealers, and demolition projects to grow business opportunities.
• Collaborating closely with internal and external teams to ensure smooth operations, timely deliveries, and exceptional customer service.
• Developing and maintaining strong supplier relationships, managing lead times, inventory updates, and accurate records for planning and compliance.
• Driving business growth by identifying solutions that improve scrap recovery and consistently meet or exceed sourcing quotas.

Benefits

• A competitive wage (85-120k annually, depending on experience), vacation, benefits and a 401k matching program
• Annual AIM tuition scholarship program up to $8,500 per eligible dependents
• The tools and support needed to be successful in your career and professional development
• A dynamic & rewarding work environment that is also a lot of fun!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees