Outside Sales Representative II- Hartford, CT - Phoenix Metals

Phoenix Metals Company is a metal distribution company with 17 locations in the eastern United States. The company is a subsidiary of Reliance Steel Inc., a Fortune 500 SEC registrant, and the largest metals service center company in North America.

Summary of Position:

We are looking for a detail-oriented individual with a minimum of 5 years of Outside Sales experience who will take full ownership of the position for the assigned region (Hartford, CT-Springfield, MA). The Outside Salesperson should be able to make independent decisions while negotiating with customers in a manner that supports company goals while mitigating risk. The ideal candidate must have excellent written and verbal communication skills and be able to establish and maintain relationships with customers and within the organization. Applicants should display a positive and proactive attitude, with the ability to prioritize and multitask.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Interface with local management and sales teams within the organization
• Establish and maintain solid customer relationships
• Open and maintain new customer master data
• Independently price products to maximize gross profit as defined by customer, product, and availability
• Develop relationships with customers on a daily basis to gain repeat business
• Manage special inventory of contract customers.
• Call on current and new accounts
• Cold-calling
• Ability to grow territory

Education and/or Experience:

• Bachelor's degree desired, comparable experience will be considered
• 5+ years in Outside Sales preferred

Skills and Abilities Required:

• Proficiency in use of Microsoft Office with intermediate Excel skills required
• Ability to work in a fast- paced environment
• Ability to multitask
• Ability to effectively work independently and in a team environment

Travel - up to 100%

Full-Time

Exempt