Sales Leadership Program

Nucor • Louisville, KY

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Sales Leadership Program is an entry-level development role that trains individuals to become scrap buyers through hands-on experience in sales, market analysis, and customer relationship management within the recycling industry. Participants learn Nucor’s business through field exposure, mentorship, and direct interaction with customers and operations teams.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree preferably in Business, Sales, Economics, Finance, or related field.
• Exceptional communication skills.
• Ability to build relationships and collaborate effectively.
• Exceptional organizational skills, customer service, and adaptability.
• Ability to make quick decisions with confidence.
• Safety is non-negotiable - Candidates must actively lead and uphold Nucor’s “Safety First” culture, including OSHA practices and daily operational safety standards.
• Structured training to Buyer role - 6-12 month hands-on development program designed to teach the full scrap buying process.
• Relationship-driven sales role - Heavy focus on building and managing customer/vendor relationships.
• Market-facing and field-based work - Time in scrap yards, customer visits, market trend learning, and frequent travel.
• Relocation required - Mobility is critical and relocation may be required after training.

Nice To Haves

• Continuous improvement mindset and creative problem solving.
• Ability to interface effectively with customers and teammates.
• Previous leadership experience.
• Previous sales and/or customer service experience.
• Ability to work autonomously and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• 6-12 months hands-on, in-depth training in one Geographic Region.
• Learn and model our Safety First culture including OSHA and Safety programs.
• Develop and support relationships with accounts to provide best possible customer service.
• Gain an understanding of the scrap recycling market through customer visits and mentor shadowing.
• Become an expert in your regional marketplace and communicate market forecasts.
• Interact with customers, vendors, suppliers, and teammates to resolve problems.
• Master conflict resolution and relationship management skills.
• Remain current with the scrap metal recycling industry through publications and trade associations.
• Expect frequent travel.
• Relocating after the program is required.
• Work outside in industrial environments and extreme weather.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Disability Insurance
• 401K and Roth accounts
• Profit sharing
• Pay-for-performance bonuses
• Paid parental leave
• Tuition reimbursement
• Stock program
• Scholarships
• Paid Weekly with Bonus and Profit Sharing
• Clearly defined career pathways with unlimited growth opportunities
• Paid Training
• Paid Vacation – 3 weeks after 1 year
• Paid Holidays – 10 per year and 1 personal day
• Tuition Reimbursement - $5,250 year for teammates, $2,625 for spouses
• Scholarship Program – Every child of a Nucor teammate is eligible for $4,000 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

What This Job Offers

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