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.

Physical Requirements

• Salary is based upon experience.
• Work Environment: Office and Scrap metal yard.
• Equipment & Tools: Office equipment, general tools, computer, phone.
• Physical Demand Level: Light to Moderate.
• Work Capacity: Lifting & carrying 35lb loads, head turning, bending.
• Sensory Demands: Hearing, vision, smell, touch and taste.
• Hand Movements: Repetitive motions, typing.

Job Expectations

• Comply with all applicable federal, state, local & SA Recycling safety, health, & environmental rules, regulations, policies & procedure.
• An offer of employment by SA Recycling is contingent on the satisfactory completion of a post-offer drug screen, physical exam, and background check with a credit check (if position specified).
• All US applicants must be 18 years of age or older.
• SA Recycling offers professional growth opportunities, a lucrative compensation and bonus structure with a benefits package that includes full health care coverage including dental, vision, and disability plans; a 401k with a company match; paid vacations and holidays; and continuing education and developmental programs.

How to Apply

If you are ready to take on a challenging and rewarding role within a growing industry, please complete application and submit your resume. www.sarecycling.com/company/careers/ and click Join our team in the menu tab.

Please note: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required.