Outside Sales Representative

Overview:

At Triple-S Steel we live and work by our core values. Since our inception over 50 years ago, we have followed three basic principles that are the foundation of our success:

Stability: All decisions made are measured in years, not quarters.

Flexibility: Employees are encouraged to seek creative steel solutions and services that help the company thrive.

Chemistry: We foster and nurture an entrepreneurial spirit throughout the Triple-S family. That spirit permeates our DNA.

From a small family retail operation in Houston, our business has expanded across the US and S. America to sell over 1 million tons per year. We supply steel for bridges, stadiums, barges, and large buildings but one thing will always remain the same: We treat our customers and employees like family.

We are seeking an Outside Sales Representative for our South Texas region. The outside sales representative’s job entails selling and/or introducing the company to both new and established clients. Quoting customers and taking orders from customers. Duties involve entering, tracking, and following up on orders. Most important is building relationships with current and prospective customers.

Responsibilities:

ESSENTIAL TASKS & DUTIES:

- - Strong outside sales experience and networking within the steel industy.

- Maintaining and expanding customer database.

- Attending sales group meetings.

- Capturing of accurate and complete information in customer relationship management.

- Quoting and handling order execution from acceptance to completion.

- Coordinating between customer and traffic dispatcher to insure on-time delivery of material.

- Communicating with customers in regard to current relative market information and capturing relative feedback.

- Obtain and provide feedback on Competitor pricing/equipment to Management

- Establish creditable relationships with new customers and maintain ongoing relationships with existing customer base

- Manage a database of potential customers and contact them on a regular base for new opportunities

- Team with Inside Sales Rep to build a pipeline of opportunities and close sales

- Make Outbound Sales calls to prospect new customers.

- Note suggestions or complaints and communicate to the Quality/Operations group.

- Utilize CRM Software to keep track of important customer ‘touches’.

- Support the Quality System of the Company.

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education & Experience:

- Bachelor's degree (B.A.) from four-year College or University.

- Able to multi task in a fast passed environment.

- Proficient level of computer skills in typing, number key, Word, Excel and Outlook.

- Able to work in a team environment.

- Exceptional communication skills.

- Problem solving and creative thinking.