Metal Trader

Sparta Metal Processing LLC • Sparta Hills, TN

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

Sparta Metal Processing is seeking a Metals Trader to develop, manage, and grow 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, monitoring market trends, and acting as the primary sales point of contact for customers. The Metals Trader will also work cross-functionally with operations, logistics, and accounting, and provide leadership and mentorship to Account Executives. Travel is required to develop new business, maintain relationships, and represent the company. Attendance at national and regional Recycled Materials Association (ReMA) events is also expected.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree.
• +5 years of metals recycling experience.
• Proficiencies: Microsoft Office, 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level