Outside Sales Representative (Remote - Virginia Territory)

About Olympic Steel

Since 1954, Olympic Steel has been focused on safe, profitable, and sustainable growth through the direct sale of a wide range of processed metal products and several metal-intensive branded products. Guided by our Core Values, we put safety first – always, and we believe in cultivating an inclusive workplace where employee belonging, and empowerment are foundational to everything we do. Olympic Steel offers employees the best of both worlds: the culture and community of a closely connected team with the resources, opportunity and stability of a large, growing organization.

Job Description

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.
 
Qualifications

• 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%

Why Work for Olympic Steel

Olympic Steel offers comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, and vision benefits; paid holidays and vacation; a 401(k) match; tuition reimbursement; and various opportunities to earn cash bonuses. And, we offer more than a competitive total compensation package. We provide our employees the ability to build a meaningful life-long career. When you work at Olympic Steel, you can make a significant impact – at our company, in the local community and in the