Sales Representative (Entry Level) Job at Olympic Steel in Streetsboro, OH

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

Responsibilities:

• Manage end-to-end contract operations at Olympic Steel, ensuring a seamless process from order entry to material delivery.
• Collaborate with internal teams, including traffic, production, and sales, to guarantee efficient and effective contract fulfillment.
• Provide valuable insights and recommendations to optimize contract processes and enhance overall operational efficiency.
• Monitor contract timelines and coordinate with relevant teams to ensure timely execution of orders.
• Act as a liaison with customers, addressing queries, ensuring satisfaction throughout the contract lifecycle, and promptly resolving any issues.
• Maintain accurate records of contracts, deliveries, and customer interactions to uphold data integrity.
• Analyze data to identify trends and contribute to continuous operational improvements.

Qualifications:

• Proven experience in contract management and operations, preferably in the steel/metals industry.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to collaborate effectively across different teams within a diverse community.
• Analytical mindset with a focus on process optimization.
• Familiarity with insights and sales operations is a plus
• Associate or Bachelor's degree in a related field; previous steel/metals experience preferred.
• Strong customer service and sales aptitude.
• Desire to build client relationships and increase sales knowledge/experience.
• Demonstrated ability to work in a team environment while managing individual goals and objectives.
• High energy and drive, strong business and data analysis skills, excellent prioritization, organizational, and time management skills.
• Outstanding oral and written communication skills.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Suite, most notably Excel and Office.

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 world. See for yourself at IamOlympicSteel.com.