Account Manager

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 Account Manager manages the overall sales and marketing effort for Olympic Steel within an assigned territory. They utilize frequent, direct face-to-face contact and a consultative sales approach to ensure customer satisfaction, as well as identify selling opportunities and assertively acts upon the opportunities that offer maximum potential and/ or profit. The Account Manager develops new accounts and maintains strong working relationships with established, loyal customers.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or commensurate sales experience in steel industry.
• 3+ years related work experience in a sales and customer service position, preferably in a steel service environment.
• Must possess the ability to develop new account relationships and expand business with existing customer base.
• Steel product knowledge, general business acumen, and demonstrated customer service aptitude required.
• Ability to travel by air and land, with a willingness to travel as the position requires.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team required.
• Ability to negotiate effectively, educate customers about products and services, as well as close a sale a plus.

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.