Outside Sales/Buyer-Georgia region

Primary Responsibilities

• Sourcing & Procurement: Negotiate and procure scrap metals to meet specific volume and profitability targets.
• Business Development: Generate new leads and establish strategic plans for new business to generate new sources of ferrous and/or non-ferrous material.
• Market Monitoring: Analyze commodity market trends and material flow to make informed, highly competitive purchase decisions.
• Relationship Management: Conduct regular sales calls, visit supplier sites, and resolve any supplier complaints or inquiries.
• Visit and maintain current and potential customers such as demolition contractors, dealers, auto wreckers, construction projects, industrial accounts to generate and investigate new sources of ferrous and/or non-ferrous material.
• Investigate and resolve supplier complaints, ensuring complaints are recorded, and follow-up actions are verified, in accordance with the SA Recycling's guidelines.
• Complete and submit monthly reports in a timely and accurate manner and participate in meetings to discuss and review results as required.

Requirements & Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in business, sales or marketing; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Knowledge and understanding of ferrous and non-ferrous scrap metal industry as well as processing & logistics techniques.
• Prior experience in ferrous and non-ferrous buying preferred.
• Demonstrated negotiation skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication.
• Creative problem-solving skills, and the ability to resolve issues and provide solutions.
• Demonstrated ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Ability to work independently as well as in a team environment.
• Strong financial acumen and experience.
• Demonstrated leadership experience with the ability to communicate effectively, interact with customers and suppliers.
• Must complete pre employment physical and Drug screen.
• Must pass background and credit check.
• Bilingual skills (English/Spanish) is a plus.
• Willingness to work in both office and outdoor yard environments in varying weather conditions.
• You will be expected to achieve positive results in all areas of Outside Sales.