Outside Sales Representative (Remote - Virginia Territory)

Olympic Steel•Winder, GA

3d•Remote

About The Position

The Outside Sales Representative utilizes frequent, direct face-to-face contact and a consultative sales approach to ensure customer satisfaction. The representative will identify selling opportunities and assertively act upon the opportunities that offer maximum potential and/ or profit. This person will develop new accounts and maintain strong working relationships with established, loyal customers. In addition, the representative is responsible for developing annual forecasts and implementing plans and strategies to achieve revenue and volume targets. This person will be focused primarily on the Virginia market and should be prepared to travel up to 2-3x/week.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Marketing, or related field
2+ years of sales experience in carbon/stainless flat roll products
Ability to develop new account relationships and expand business with existing customer base
Steel product knowledge, general business acumen, and demonstrated customer service aptitude
Demonstrated strong written and verbal communication skills and knowledge of Microsoft Office applications
Ability to travel regularly, up to 50%

Responsibilities

Utilize frequent, direct face-to-face contact and a consultative sales approach to ensure customer satisfaction.
Identify selling opportunities and assertively act upon opportunities that offer maximum potential and/or profit.
Develop new accounts and maintain strong working relationships with established, loyal customers.
Develop annual forecasts and implement plans and strategies to achieve revenue and volume targets.
Focus primarily on the Virginia market.
Travel up to 2-3x/week.