Sales Representative (Ferrous, Nonferrous, Ferroalloy & Industrial)

Nucor•Cincinnati, OH

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About The Position

DJJ, a division of Nucor Corporation, is seeking applicants for our Trader/Sales Representative positions. DJJ is a world leader in scrap metal recycling, trading, and transportation. We have relationships with scrap metal businesses around the world. Founded in 1885, we pride ourselves on our dedication to safety, and the principles of integrity and respect. We’re recognized as a good community citizen who is trustworthy, financially strong, and environmentally proactive. Our parent company Nucor Corporation is a Fortune 150 company, known for being North America’s leader in designing, manufacturing, and recycling steel and steel products with a history of long-term sustainability and stability. Fortune Magazine recently ranked Nucor No. 1 on their list of the World’s Most Admired Companies in our industry. The primary purpose/role of a Trader/Sales Representative is to directly support and drive the raw material advantage for Nucor. You will be instrumental in building relationships with scrap/alloy suppliers, purchasing various grades of scrap/alloy, and brokering that scrap/alloy to steel mills and melt shops at margin. You will work closely with our logistics team, Nucor mill teammates and will also support our open market and 3rd party accounts. A curiosity of the markets, creating/driving relationships, and developing business is key to success within this role. (This posting recruits for all our brokerages: Ferrous, Nonferrous, Ferroalloy and Industrial Group).

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent work experience
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Ability to interface effectively with company personnel and customers/suppliers at all levels
Ability to work autonomously and as a member of the team
The candidates we seek for these roles must conduct reoccurring travel and are REQUIRED TO RELOCATE both initially (following training to ANY of our District Offices listed) and in the future for promotional opportunities. They must also possess strong communication and problem-solving skills, a curiosity of financial markets, strong commercial acumen and an ability to develop strong relationships.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s Degree, preferably in a business discipline
Prior sales and/or customer service experience a plus
Excellent communications skills
Negotiating skills

Responsibilities

Develop new business
Grow existing relationships with customers (both suppliers and consumers) to further strengthen relationships and create business opportunities
Sell/Trade commodities (ferrous/nonferrous metals and ferroalloys)
Interact with customers regarding supply chain management, special payment terms and contract changes and create business opportunities to effect strong customer relations and profitability for the Company
Ability to travel up to 30-60% of the time
Required Initial and future relocation to any listed locations (company paid, strictly based on business need - not preferential)
Safety is the most important part of all jobs within Nucor; therefore, candidates must be able to demonstrate the ability to initiate, lead, and uphold safety policies, practices, procedures, and housekeeping standards at all times.