Metal Trader
About The Position
The Metal Trader will be responsible for developing, managing, and growing key customer relationships across metal markets, with a focus on driving revenue and long-term partnerships. This role involves identifying and pursuing new business opportunities, expanding existing accounts, and monitoring market trends to inform pricing strategies. The trader will act as the primary sales point of contact, ensuring high levels of service and issue resolution. Collaboration with operations, logistics, and accounting is essential for efficient execution. Additionally, the position involves providing leadership and mentorship to Account Executives, traveling as needed for business development and relationship maintenance, and attending industry events. The role requires adherence to high ethical and moral standards.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree.
- +5 years of metals recycling experience.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
- Proficiency in Business Central 365.
- Employee to sign a one-year non-competition agreement focused on wire chopping and proprietary accounts that drive value for Sparta Metal.
Responsibilities
- Develop, manage, and grow key customer relationships across metal markets, with a focus on driving revenue and long-term partnerships.
- Identify and pursue new business opportunities while expanding existing accounts to increase volume and profitability.
- Monitor market trends, customer demand, and competitive positioning to inform pricing strategies and maximize margins.
- Act as the primary sales point of contact for customers, ensuring a high level of service, responsiveness, and issue resolution.
- Work cross-functionally with operations, logistics, and accounting to ensure efficient execution and customer satisfaction.
- Provide leadership and mentorship to Account Executives, supporting development, training, and performance improvement.
- Travel as needed to develop new business, maintain relationships, and represent the company in the market.
- Attend national and regional Recycled Materials Association (ReMA) events to build industry relationships and generate new opportunities.
Benefits
- Health, vision, and dental insurance after 90 days of employment
- 401(k) plan with company match after 90 days of employment
- 3 Weeks Paid time off
- 10 Standard company paid holidays
- Cell phone reimbursement ($60.00)
- All company travel expenses (hotels, entertainment, food, etc.) covered by SMP.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
