Outside Sales Service Representative
Company Name:
Gerdau
Gerdau Special Steel North America is an engineered bar producer headquartered in Jackson, Michigan with world class steel manufacturing mills in Jackson, Michigan, Monroe Michigan, and Fort Smith, Arkansas, and metal processing facilities in Huntington, Indiana, Pleasant Prairie, Wisconsin, Lansing, Michigan, Canton, Ohio, and North Vernon, Indiana. Gerdau Special Steel group is the largest supplier of SBQ engineered steel bars to the global automotive and heavy truck industries.
The Value Add Group (VAG) is a commercial metal heat treating company providing services primarily to the automotive and truck industry through the forging, cold forming, and foundry suppliers. VAG provides a variety of heat treat, phosphate coating, shot blast and saw cutting/shearing services. Each facility has the following departments: Production, Quality, and Maintenance.
We believe our employees are the best in the business. We have high standards and our employees constantly strive to reach even higher levels of success. Gerdau growth is based on our values and on a vision focused on excellence. We see customer satisfaction, the personal and professional growth of each employee, total safety in the workplace, a commitment to our stakeholders, employees, and communities, and profit as a measure of performance.
Gerdau VAG is currently seeking an Outside Sales Service Representativefor its Lansing, MI facility.
Overview and Scope:
Manages and plans all sales and marketing activity and provides technical expertise within assigned territory of Gerdau Special Steel North America (GSN) Value Added Group (VAG) metal treating services by direct and indirect customer contact, in order to achieve maximum plant utilization, as well as set forecasts on price, volume, and product mix so that profitability goals of GSN VAG are met.
Responsibilities:
Manage and perform all sales and marketing functions in assigned territory in order to produce optimum profitability and product mix.
Build relationships with top management, plant, metallurgical, and purchasing personnel at key accounts to perpetuate confidence and trust in GSN.
Facilitate the quoting of prices with specific Plant Managers, make sales forecasts and maintain sales budgets in accordance with existing guidelines.
Recommend policies, procedures and programs to improve quality, service, product mix, market share, and improved profitability.
Coordinate with the GSN VAG President and Sales Manager of VAG/SBQ Products on customer visits, new product development, competitive pricing, strategies, and industry trends.
Manage claim process and procedure: issue claim numbers, coordinate with plant metallurgical personnel to resolve complaints promptly, negotiate settlement of dollars involved in major claims.
Coordinate with plant metallurgical personnel and Group management personnel on customer requirements and specifications.
Coordinate with the Group Controller and accounting the prompt payment of invoices per our agreed to terms.
Recommend and facilitate pricing agreements with our customers.
Coordinate and communicate territory goals/objectives with inside sales group, mentoring and being actively involved.
Secure marketing and sales information relating to our competition and customers.
Requirements:
Bachelor's Degree Required
3
years of experience in related work history with significantly increased outside sales volume responsibility
3
years sales experience in heat treat, steel or industrial/manufacturing industry strongly preferred
Ability to travel up to 50% of the time (approximately 20%-30% or more overnight)
Proficient with MS Office including intermediate skills in MS Excel and PowerPoint required
Very well organized and have excellent time management skills
Must be self-motivated and self-directed
Qualified candidate must be open to relocation in the future for career growth opportunities within the organization
Gerdau offers opportunities for advancement in an ever challenging, high-tech environment. We offer a competitive salary and benefits package and the opportunity to grow with a world-class, multinational company. We recognize the contributions of our team members and provide opportunities for advancement.
Gerdau offers excellent benefits that start the FIRST DAY OF EMPLOYMENT!
Company vehicle, laptop, and cell phone provided
Medical and Prescription
Dental
Vision
Health and Dependent Care (Flexible Spending Account)
401K
Basic Life/Accidental Life Insurance
Health Advocate Services
Employee Assistance Program
Tuition Reimbursement Program
Gerdau is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, committed to diversifying its workforce. All applicants must be legally eligible to work in the country of hire without current or future sponsorship.
To apply: http://specialsteel.greatjob.net/jobs/EntryServlet?job=SBVGA&media=BLZ
Erin BellEstimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
Gerdau
Gerdau Special Steel North America is an engineered bar producer headquartered in Jackson, Michigan with world class steel manufacturing mills in Jackson, Michigan, Monroe Michigan, and Fort Smith, Arkansas, and metal processing facilities in Huntington, Indiana, Pleasant Prairie, Wisconsin, Lansing, Michigan, Canton, Ohio, and North Vernon, Indiana. Gerdau Special Steel group is the largest supplier of SBQ engineered steel bars to the global automotive and heavy truck industries.
The Value Add Group (VAG) is a commercial metal heat treating company providing services primarily to the automotive and truck industry through the forging, cold forming, and foundry suppliers. VAG provides a variety of heat treat, phosphate coating, shot blast and saw cutting/shearing services. Each facility has the following departments: Production, Quality, and Maintenance.
We believe our employees are the best in the business. We have high standards and our employees constantly strive to reach even higher levels of success. Gerdau growth is based on our values and on a vision focused on excellence. We see customer satisfaction, the personal and professional growth of each employee, total safety in the workplace, a commitment to our stakeholders, employees, and communities, and profit as a measure of performance.
Gerdau VAG is currently seeking an Outside Sales Service Representativefor its Lansing, MI facility.
Overview and Scope:
Manages and plans all sales and marketing activity and provides technical expertise within assigned territory of Gerdau Special Steel North America (GSN) Value Added Group (VAG) metal treating services by direct and indirect customer contact, in order to achieve maximum plant utilization, as well as set forecasts on price, volume, and product mix so that profitability goals of GSN VAG are met.
Responsibilities:
Manage and perform all sales and marketing functions in assigned territory in order to produce optimum profitability and product mix.
Build relationships with top management, plant, metallurgical, and purchasing personnel at key accounts to perpetuate confidence and trust in GSN.
Facilitate the quoting of prices with specific Plant Managers, make sales forecasts and maintain sales budgets in accordance with existing guidelines.
Recommend policies, procedures and programs to improve quality, service, product mix, market share, and improved profitability.
Coordinate with the GSN VAG President and Sales Manager of VAG/SBQ Products on customer visits, new product development, competitive pricing, strategies, and industry trends.
Manage claim process and procedure: issue claim numbers, coordinate with plant metallurgical personnel to resolve complaints promptly, negotiate settlement of dollars involved in major claims.
Coordinate with plant metallurgical personnel and Group management personnel on customer requirements and specifications.
Coordinate with the Group Controller and accounting the prompt payment of invoices per our agreed to terms.
Recommend and facilitate pricing agreements with our customers.
Coordinate and communicate territory goals/objectives with inside sales group, mentoring and being actively involved.
Secure marketing and sales information relating to our competition and customers.
Requirements:
Bachelor's Degree Required
3
years of experience in related work history with significantly increased outside sales volume responsibility
3
years sales experience in heat treat, steel or industrial/manufacturing industry strongly preferred
Ability to travel up to 50% of the time (approximately 20%-30% or more overnight)
Proficient with MS Office including intermediate skills in MS Excel and PowerPoint required
Very well organized and have excellent time management skills
Must be self-motivated and self-directed
Qualified candidate must be open to relocation in the future for career growth opportunities within the organization
Gerdau offers opportunities for advancement in an ever challenging, high-tech environment. We offer a competitive salary and benefits package and the opportunity to grow with a world-class, multinational company. We recognize the contributions of our team members and provide opportunities for advancement.
Gerdau offers excellent benefits that start the FIRST DAY OF EMPLOYMENT!
Company vehicle, laptop, and cell phone provided
Medical and Prescription
Dental
Vision
Health and Dependent Care (Flexible Spending Account)
401K
Basic Life/Accidental Life Insurance
Health Advocate Services
Employee Assistance Program
Tuition Reimbursement Program
Gerdau is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, committed to diversifying its workforce. All applicants must be legally eligible to work in the country of hire without current or future sponsorship.
To apply: http://specialsteel.greatjob.net/jobs/EntryServlet?job=SBVGA&media=BLZ
Erin BellEstimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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