Outside Sales Representative

JMS Russel Metals Corp•Houston, TX

13d•$65,000 - $80,000

About The Position

Russel Metals US is seeking a highly optimistic, self-motivated Outside Salesperson to cover the Houston market. The role focuses on promoting the company’s products and services, developing its customer base, and maintaining strong customer relationships. It combines sales and account management with preparing bids, coordinating order fulfillment, monitoring product quality and inventory, and providing customer support. The position offers a base salary plus bonus potential.

Requirements

3–5 years of outside sales experience.
Steel industry experience.
Valid driver’s license and good driving record.

Responsibilities

Promote the company’s products and increase the customer base.
Call potential and existing customers to sell the company’s products and services.
Build and maintain positive customer relationships.
Set up and maintain new and established customer databases.
Monitor prospective customers’ technical and business objectives.
Negotiate and prepare material bids for significant clients, including setting pricing and profit margins and formulating plan details.
Communicate information about inventory levels, dead stock, and new product evaluations.
Maintain working knowledge of product lines.
Negotiate to achieve acceptable profit margins and support the company’s financial health.
Work and communicate effectively with operations and sales staff to ensure orders are fulfilled correctly and on time.
Report customer issues promptly and provide support to resolve complaints and problems while maintaining good relationships.
Monitor quality control.
Participate in training to increase sales skills and product knowledge.
Participate in physical inventory counts.