Territory Manager - Steel solutions

The Territory Manager is responsible for providing both internal and external service to current customers as well as the creation and facilitation of new business. The Territory Manager will reach their business targets through effective management of designated territories and physical visits to customer sites. This individual will develop ongoing, profitable relationships with customers and continually maintain a professional image of the company.

Integrity, passion, and in-person presentational skills are essential for this role.

The Territory Manager is responsible for providing both internal and external service to current customers as well as the creation and facilitation of new business. The Territory Manager will reach their business targets through effective management of designated territories and physical visits to customer sites. This individual will develop ongoing, profitable relationships with customers and continually maintain a professional image of the company.

Integrity, passion, and in-person presentational skills are essential for this role.

• Develop and execute sales plans for the assigned territory.
• Identify and pursue new sales opportunities in the steel industry, targeting key industries such as construction, manufacturing, and fabrication.
• Identify and develop new customers and business opportunities.
• Grow sales and tonnage with existing customers.
• Maintain an active sales pipeline and achieve established revenue and margin targets.
• Prepare quotations and negotiate pricing within company guidelines.
• Identify opportunities to utilize available plant capacity with profitable business.
• Work alongside the Customer Service Coordinator, providing guidance, support, and foster their ongoing development and performance.

• Build and maintain strong relationships with customers and key decision-makers.
• Conduct regular customer visits and business reviews.
• Understand customer requirements, production schedules and future demand.
• Act as the primary commercial contact for assigned customers.
• Resolve customer concerns and coordinate internal resources to ensure timely resolution.

• Provide accurate customer forecasts to Planning and Operations.
• Communicate changes in customer demand, specifications and delivery requirements.
• Ensure customer commitments are aligned with plant capabilities and capacity.
• Work cross-functionally with Operations, Planning, Quality, Supply Chain and Shipping to deliver customer requirements.

• Develop a strong understanding of steel grades, gauges, widths, tolerances and coil specifications.
• Understand slitting capabilities, processing requirements, packaging and shipping requirements.
• Translate customer specifications into clear manufacturing requirements.
• Ensure quoted business is technically and operationally achievable.

• Monitor competitors, market conditions, customer trends and pricing.
• Maintain pricing discipline and protect company margins.
• Identify opportunities for price improvement and increased customer share of wallet.
• Provide management with relevant market intelligence and sales forecasts.
• Monitor territory performance against budget and forecast

• Communication Skills
• Prospecting and Lead Generation
• Relationship Building
• Product Knowledge
• Negotiation Skills
• Customer Service and Support
• Self motivation and Initiative
• Team Player
• Resilience and Adaptability

• High school diploma or equivalent;
  Bachelor's degree in business, marketing, or related field is an asset.
• 5+ years of outside sales or business-development…