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.