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Description

Sales Representative

Leeco Steel is the leading steel plate distributor in North America that services customers in heavy industries with the carbon, HSLA and alloy steel plate needed to build critical infrastructure. Our accelerated growth in the Midwest and East territories has created a need for an additional Sales Representative in our Lisle, IL office to help us service several existing customers and continue expanding our customer base—so we’re looking for an outstanding sales professional to join our Lisle sales team.

Experience with reading prints and quoting parts is preferred.

This is a salary plus commission position.

Responsibilities

A Leeco Sales Representative will be expected to:

+ Maintain and strengthen relationships with a roster of current customers for whom the Sales Rep will be primarily responsible.

+ Grow sales in the South territory by acquiring new steel plate customers.

+ Keep up-to-date on current industry trends, analyze market conditions, and report significant information to Sales Managers and customers.

+ Forecast future sales by month, quarter, and year.

Qualifications

The ideal candidate for a Sales Representative is:

+ Bachelor’s degree.

+ 1-2 years of sales experience (Preferred, but not required).

+ Eager to learn the ins and outs of a dynamic steel industry.

+ Friendly and personable, comfortable making phone calls and in-person visits to customers and capable of developing long-lasting relationships with them.

+ Motivated to grow Leeco’s sales and their own personal income.

+ Extremely organized, able to manage a roster of 200+ existing and potential customers and schedule the necessary contacts.

+ Detail-oriented, capable of reviewing written order confirmations and spotting any inaccuracies.

+ An excellent writer who can communicate professionally via e-mail with both customers and Leeco team members.

Benefits

Because Leeco wants its team members to succeed both professionally and personally, we offer:

+ Competitive base salary and uncapped monthly commissions.

+ An attractive work culture.

+ Extensive steel industry-specific training and development opportunities.

+ Paid time off.

+ Health, dental, vision, and disability benefits.

+ Short term and long-term disability coverage.

+ Accidental death and dismemberment and life insurance.

+ 401(k) company matching.

+ Opportunities for advancement.

+ Worksite wellness programs

+ Gym membership, tuition, and health club reimbursement

+ Adoption assistance.

Committed to Fostering A Diverse & Inclusive Workplace

Leeco Steel is dedicated to recognizing, respecting, embracing, and supporting the unique characteristics and experiences that have shaped the lives of our employees. We aim to cultivate an inclusive environment where differences are positively embraced and everyone feels valued, considered, and accepted. We encourage you to apply to this position regardless of whether you meet all the qualifications.

Qualifications

Behaviors

Preferred

+ Team Player: Works well as a member of a group

+ Loyal: Shows firm and constant support to a cause

+ Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well

Motivations

Preferred

+ Ability to Make an Impact: Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization

+ Growth Opportunities: Inspired to perform well by the chance to take on more responsibility

+ Self-Starter: Inspired to perform without outside help

+ Entrepreneurial Spirit: Inspired to perform well by an ability to drive new ventures within the business

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

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