Sales Leadership Program

Nucor • Tampa, FL

10h • Onsite

About The Position

The Sales Leadership Program aims to provide comprehensive training in all aspects of the scrap buying process, with the expectation that participants will assume a Buyer role upon completion. This program involves 6-12 months of hands-on, in-depth training within a specific geographic region. Future relocation to any of the listed company locations is a mandatory requirement, based strictly on business needs. The program emphasizes Nucor's "Safety First" culture, including OSHA and safety programs. Participants will be responsible for developing and supporting customer relationships to ensure optimal service. The role involves gaining a thorough understanding of the scrap recycling market through customer visits, time spent in scrap yards, and shadowing mentors. Graduates are expected to become experts in their regional marketplace and communicate market forecasts to their team. The position requires interaction with various levels of corporate personnel, customers, vendors/suppliers, and teammates to resolve issues and ensure consistent product delivery. Key skills developed include conflict resolution and relationship management. Staying current with the scrap metal recycling industry through publications and trade associations is also expected. Frequent travel is anticipated, and relocation after the program is mandatory. The role involves working outdoors in extreme weather conditions within an industrial environment.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree preferably in a Business discipline, Sales, Economics, Finance, or related field.
• Exceptional communication skills to support customers and internal operations.
• Ability to build relationships, collaborate and work efficiently with team members.
• Exceptional organizational skills, customer service, and be highly adaptable.
• Be able to make quick decisions with confidence in an ever-changing environment.
• Ability to initiate, lead, and uphold safety policies, practices, procedures, and housekeeping standards at all times.
• Expect frequent travel.
• Relocating after the program is required.
• Expect to work outside in extreme weather conditions in an industrial environment.
• Successfully passing a pre-employment drug screening, which includes both urine and hair follicle testing.

Nice To Haves

• Have a continuous improvement mindset and be able to creatively problem solve.
• Have ability to interface effectively with customers and teammates.
• Previous leadership experience.
• Previous sales and/or customer service experience.
• Ability to work diligently and autonomously and as a member of the team.

Responsibilities

• Learn all facets of the scrap buying process.
• Assume a Buyer role upon completion of the program.
• Model Nucor's "Safety First" Culture, including OSHA and Safety programs.
• Develop and support relationships with accounts to effect best possible service to customers.
• Gain a confident understanding of the scrap recycling market through customer visits, time spent in scrap yards, and mentor shadowing.
• Become an expert in your regions marketplace and communicate your market forecast to your team.
• Interact with various levels of corporate personnel, customers, vendors/suppliers, and teammates to resolve problems, and ensure steady delivery of products purchased or sold.
• Master conflict resolution and relationship management skills.
• Remain current with the scrap metal recycling industry by reading publications and participating in trade associations.
• Relocate to any listed locations upon program completion.

Benefits

• Paid Weekly with Bonus and Profit Sharing
• Clearly defined career pathways with unlimited growth opportunities
• Paid Training
• Company provided uniforms and PPE
• Paid Vacation – 3 weeks after 1 year
• Paid Holidays – 10 per year and 1 personal day
• Parental Leave
• Tuition Reimbursement - $5,250 year for teammates, $2625 for spouses
• Scholarship Program – Every child of a Nucor teammate is eligible for $4000 per year
• Low-cost medical, dental, vision after 30 days
• Company-paid life and disability insurance
• Company matching 401(k) plan
• Employee stock purchase plan – we match 10% of your purchase
• Company paid relocation

What This Job Offers

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