Outside Sales/Buyer

SA Recycling•Lawrenceville, GA

10d•Hybrid

About The Position

SA Recycling is a leading force in the metal recycling industry, experiencing significant growth both organically and through strategic acquisitions. With operations expanding across Georgia, we are actively seeking talented, motivated, and safety-conscious professionals to join our team that will be responsible for outside sales identifying, evaluating, and purchasing ferrous and non-ferrous metals. In this role you will collaborate closely with the Regional and General Managers in the development and maintenance of new and existing accounts, and by growing our ferrous and non-ferrous volumes by seeking the most profitable scrap within the Georgia region. This position requires a dynamic individual with initiative, who can collaborate with internal and external stakeholders and partners.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in business, sales or marketing; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Knowledge and understanding of ferrous and non-ferrous scrap metal industry as well as processing & logistics techniques.
Demonstrated negotiation skills.
Excellent verbal and written communication.
Creative problem-solving skills, and the ability to resolve issues and provide solutions.
Demonstrated ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
Ability to work independently as well as in a team environment.
Strong financial acumen and experience.
Demonstrated leadership experience with the ability to communicate effectively, interact with customers and suppliers.
Must complete pre employment physical and Drug screen.
Must pass background and credit check.
All US applicants must be 18 years of age or older.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience in ferrous and non-ferrous buying preferred.
Bilingual skills (English/Spanish) is a plus.

Responsibilities

Negotiate and procure scrap metals to meet specific volume and profitability targets.
Generate new leads and establish strategic plans for new business to generate new sources of ferrous and/or non-ferrous material.
Analyze commodity market trends and material flow to make informed, highly competitive purchase decisions.
Conduct regular sales calls, visit supplier sites, and resolve any supplier complaints or inquiries.
Visit and maintain current and potential customers such as demolition contractors, dealers, auto wreckers, construction projects, industrial accounts to generate and investigate new sources of ferrous and/or non-ferrous material.
Investigate and resolve supplier complaints, ensuring complaints are recorded, and follow-up actions are verified, in accordance with the SA Recycling’s guidelines.
Complete and submit monthly reports in a timely and accurate manner and participate in meetings to discuss and review results as required.
Achieve positive results in all areas of Outside Sales.