Sales​/Trading Rep

Overview

The main focus is developing and maintaining relationships with scrap processors, steel producers and transportation companies. This requires contact by visitation, phone calls, and emails on a constant basis. The trader must be able to plan a travel schedule which utilizes their time efficiently. Generally, travel is required during the middle weeks of each month to help build a relationship between the trading representative and individual customers.

Potentially, up to ten days each month could be spent away from home.

• Develop and maintain relationships with scrap processors, steel producers and transportation companies through visitation, phone calls, and emails.
• Plan and manage travel schedules to maximize efficiency; travel may be required mid-month and can amount to up to ten days per month away from home.
• During the first and last weeks of each month, probe supply and demand of commodities for the forthcoming month, using excellent interpersonal communication and negotiation skills.
• Contribute to information assimilation within the scrap trading team to prepare for future business; participate in training programs and on-the-job training with experienced staff.

• Bachelor’s degree or business equivalent
• Strong work ethic
• High moral standards
• Basic computer knowledge
• Excellent written and oral communication
• High level of organization
• Ability to work on a team

• Base pay range: $60,000.00/yr - $70,000.00/yr
• Annual Bonus