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Outside Sales Representative

Santa Fe Springs, CA
An Outside Sales Representative in the metal industry is responsible for building and maintaining relationships with clients, identifying sales opportunities, and promoting metal products and services. This role involves extensive travel to meet with potential and existing customers, understanding their needs, and delivering effective sales strategies to achieve revenue targets. This role will be for Ventura County/San Fernando area - will also be responsible for overseeing customers in San Luis Obispo and Santa Barbara Counties.

Salary: $85,000-$98,000 (ANNUALLY) + SALES INCENTIVE

Duties & Responsibilities:

  • Customer Relationship Management:
    • Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with current clients, understanding their unique requirements and preferences.
    • Act as a primary point of contact for clients and address their concerns or inquiries promptly and professionally.
  • Prospecting and Lead Generation:
    • Identify and target potential customers within the assigned territory through research, networking, and referrals.
    • Conduct cold calls and outreach to generate new sales leads.
  • Sales Presentations:
    • Present and demonstrate metal products and services to prospective clients, highlighting their features, benefits, and applications.
    • Tailor sales pitches to match the specific needs and interests of each client.
  • Product Knowledge:
    • Develop a comprehensive understanding of the company's metal products, including technical specifications and quality standards.
    • Provide expert guidance to clients on product selection and customization options.
  • Quoting and Pricing:
    • Prepare accurate and competitive price quotations in consultation with the sales team and management.
    • Negotiate pricing and contract terms with clients to secure profitable deals.
  • Territory Management:
    • Effectively manage and prioritize sales activities within the assigned territory to maximize sales growth.
    • Create and maintain a territory plan to ensure consistent coverage and outreach.
  • Sales Reporting:
    • Maintain detailed records of client interactions, sales activities, and prospects using CRM software.
    • Generate regular reports for management to track progress and sales performance.
  • Market Intelligence:
    • Stay informed about industry trends, competitor activities, and market developments.
    • Provide feedback and insights to the sales and marketing teams to adapt strategies accordingly.
  • Goal Achievement:
    • Set and work towards achieving sales targets and quotas established by the company.
    • Continuously assess progress and adjust sales strategies to meet or exceed goals.
  • Customer Support:
    • Collaborate with customer service and operations teams to ensure seamless order fulfillment and customer satisfaction.
    • Address any post-sale issues or concerns to maintain strong client relationships.

Required & Preferred Qualifications:

EDUCATION (either of the following):
  • Must reside in the Ventura and/or San Fernando Valley Area (no relocation assistance will be offered).
  • 5 - 10 years of relevant sales experience within the metals industry required.
  • High School diploma/GED required, bachelor’s degree preferred in business, marketing, or a related field (or equivalent work experience).
OTHER REQUIRED SKILLS:
  • Must possess a Valid Driver’s License and be able to meet company insurability standards.
  • Proficiency in using CRM software and sales tools.
  • Ability to travel extensively within the assigned territory.
  • Knowledge of principles and methods for showing, promoting, and selling products or services required.
  • Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer service required.
  • Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, and other techniques for maximizing the effective processing and distribution of material required.
  • Understanding of company product(s) and their uses required.
  • Knowledge of the metals industry required.
  • Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, customers, and the general public required.
  • Ability to multi-task, prioritize, and manage time effectively required.
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills, particularly a strong virtual presence and listening skills required.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills required.
  • Ability to make sound decisions based on a combination of factors including analysis, knowledge and experience, and judgment required.
  • Ability to initiate and maintain cooperative relationships with co-workers and customers required.
  • Strong computer proficiency and working knowledge of Microsoft applications required.
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Inside Sales Representative

Santa Fe Springs, CA
An Inside Sales Representative in the metal industry plays a crucial role in generating revenue for the company byproactively selling metal products and services to new and existing customers. This role involves working from within the company’s office, typically alongside a team of sales professionals, to drive sales growth and meet or exceed sales targets. This job family also includes positions providing customer service and serving as customer service points of contact as well as marketing positions responsible for collection, analysis, and dissemination of information on movement, demand, prices, marketing trends, and other facts relating to the marketing of Reliance products.

Salary range: $60,000 - $65,000 ANNUALLY

Duties & Responsibilities:

  • Customer Engagement:
    • Establish and maintain strong relationships with customers by understanding their needs and requirements.
    • Respond to customer inquiries promptly, providing product information, pricing, and technical specifications.
  • Sales and Lead Generation:
    • Identify potential customers and generate sales leads through various methods, following up on large quotes, emails, and referrals.
    • Conduct market research to identify trends, competitors, and opportunities for growth.
  • Product Knowledge:
    • Develop a deep understanding of the company's metal products, including their features, benefits, and applications.
    • Educate customers about the quality, durability, and performance of the metal products.
  • Quoting and Pricing:
    • Prepare accurate and competitive price quotations for customers.
    • Negotiate pricing and terms to close deals while maintaining profitability.
  • Order Processing:
    • Process customer orders accurately and efficiently, ensuring all details are correct.
    • Coordinate with other departments, such as production and shipping, to fulfill orders on time.
  • Sales Tracking:
    • Maintain sales records and track customer interactions.
  • Customer Support:
    • Address customer concerns, complaints, or issues in a timely and professional manner.
    • Collaborate with customer service teams to ensure customer satisfaction.
  • Goal Achievement:
    • Work towards achieving and exceeding sales targets and quotas set by the company.
    • Continuously seek opportunities to upsell or cross-sell additional products and services.
  • Market Feedback:
    • Gather feedback from customers regarding product quality, performance, and market trends.
    • Share market insights and feedback with the sales and product development teams.

Required & Preferred Qualifications:

EDUCATION (either of the following):
  • Minimum of 2 years’ sales experience in the metals industry or associate degree required.
OTHER REQUIRED SKILLS:
  • Strong phone presence and listening skills.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Ability to multi-task, prioritize and manage time effectively.
  • Ability to apply mathematical concepts such as fractions, multiplication, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
  • Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
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Warehouse Saw Operator

Santa Fe Springs, CA
The Saw operator is a position that operates saws that include Hem Saws, Amada Saws, Tsune Saws. Saws that are efficient in cutting metal materials and industrial environments. The job supports the warehouse material handlers on an as needed basis. This includes filling orders, pulling material, and general warehouse operations. Knowledge in dealing with specialized equipment and adhering to the operational duties with the highest safest requirements.

Salary: $52,000 - $58,500 ANNUALLY

Duties & Responsibilities:

  • Reads job specifications to determine machine adjustments and material requirements. Follows order filling procedure.
  • Measures workpiece dimensions to determine accuracy of machine operation.
  • Completes filling out work order and production sheets with all necessary information (lot number, tag number, P.O., packaging information.) Cuts from and returns to rem stock.
  • Uses chop saw to fill orders.
  • Observes machine operation to detect work piece defects or machine malfunction.
  • Performs preventative maintenance such as oiling machines.
  • Reports and irregularities to supervisor for direction.
  • Maintains work area in a clean, safe, and orderly condition.
  • Wears a hard hat, safety shoes, and safety glasses.

Required & Preferred Qualifications:

EDUCATION (either of the following):
  • High School diploma or equivalent.
  • One to three months related experience or training.
OTHER REQUIRED SKILLS:
  • 2-5 years of relevant experience or any equivalent combination of education and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities required.
  • Warehousing and material handling experience preferred.
  • Experience setting up, operating, and troubleshooting saws preferred.
  • Ability to show adequate manual dexterity, finger dexterity, arm-hand steadiness, and multi-limb coordination required.
  • Basic measurement skills, including taking, converting, and/or using measurements of length, width, height, and weight to perform basic math computations correctly required.
  • Basic arithmetic skills to calculate and convert decimals and fractions required.
  • Basic computer proficiency and working knowledge of software applications required.
  • Ability to multi-task, prioritize, and manage time effectively required.
  • Ability to make sound decisions based on a combination of factors including knowledge, experience, and judgment required.
  • Ability to develop and maintain good working relationships with supervisors and co-workers required.
  • Ability to speak and read in English and comprehend documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals.
  • Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
  • Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of an organization.
  • Operate forklift, overhead crane and other equipment and tools necessary to perform the job.
  • Ability to read a tape measure, caliper and micrometer.
  • Interpret instructions in written, oral, diagram or schedule
  • Ability to deal with standardized situations with only occasional variance.
  • Must adhere to all safety rules.
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Material Handler

Santa Fe Springs, CA
Material Handler – Plant worker

Salary: $43,000 - $45,500 ANNUALLY

Duties & Responsibilities:

  • Reads job specifications to determine machine adjustments and material requirements. Follows order filling procedure.
  • Measures workpiece dimensions to determine accuracy of machine operation.
  • Completes filling out work order and production sheets with all necessary information (lot number, tag number, P.O., packaging information.)
  • Uses chop saw to fill orders.
  • Performs preventative maintenance such as sweeping, cleaning nail guns.
  • Reports irregularities to supervisor for direction.
  • Maintains work area in a clean, safe, and orderly condition.
  • Wears a hard hat, safety shoes, safety glasses, chin strap as needed.
  • Receives, places/returns items into stock inventory locations.

Required & Preferred Qualifications:

EDUCATION (either of the following):
  • High School diploma or equivalent.
  • One to three months related experience or training.
OTHER REQUIRED SKILLS:
  • 0-5 years of relevant experience or any equivalent combination of education and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities required.
  • Must possess a Valid Drivers License.
  • Warehousing and material handling experience preferred.
  • Certification to operate all required motorized material handling and rigging equipment preferred but not required
  • Ability to speak and read in English and comprehend documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals.
  • Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
  • Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of an organization.
  • Operate forklift, overhead crane, climb up and down ladders, and other equipment also to use tools necessary to perform the job, such as banders, nail guns or saws.
  • Basic measurement skills, including taking, converting, and/or using measurements of length, width, height, and weight to perform basic math computations correctly required.
  • Ability to read a tape measure, caliper and micrometer.
  • Interpret instructions in written, oral, diagram or schedule.
  • Ability to deal with standardized situations with only occasional variance.
  • Must adhere to all safety rules.
  • Ability to multi-task, prioritize, and manage time effectively required.
  • Ability to make sound decisions based on a combination of factors including knowledge, experience, and judgment required.
  • Ability to develop and maintain good working relationships with supervisors and co-workers required.
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