Outside Sales Representative

Olympic Steel

. Utilize frequent, direct face-to-face contact and a consultative sales approach to ensure customer satisfaction .

Posted 10/30/2026full-timeRemote • Connecticut • United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $80,000 - $105,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in consultative sales strategies and customer relationship management, with a strong focus on developing new accounts and expanding existing business in the carbon and stainless steel market.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Sales ExperienceSteel Product KnowledgeCustomer Service AptitudeStrong Communication SkillsBusiness Acumen

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Hard Skills

Sales Strategy DevelopmentAccount DevelopmentForecastingRevenue Target AchievementMarket Analysis

Soft Skills

Relationship BuildingConsultative SellingAssertivenessCustomer Satisfaction Focus

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft Office Applications

Industry Keywords

Carbon ProductsStainless SteelFlat Roll ProductsSouth Carolina Market

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Utilize frequent, direct face-to-face contact and a consultative sales approach to ensure customer satisfaction
Identify selling opportunities and assertively act upon opportunities offering maximum potential and/or profit
Develop new accounts
Maintain strong working relationships with established, loyal customers
Develop annual forecasts
Implement plans and strategies to achieve revenue and volume targets
Travel up to 2–3x/week, primarily in the South Carolina market

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Marketing, or related field
2+ years of sales experience in carbon/stainless flat roll products
Ability to develop new account relationships and expand business with existing customer base
Steel product knowledge
General business acumen
Demonstrated customer service aptitude
Demonstrated strong written and verbal communication skills
Knowledge of Microsoft Office applications
Ability to travel regularly, up to 50%
Prepared to travel up to 2–3x/week
Focus primarily on the South Carolina market

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, dental, and vision benefits
Paid holidays and vacation
401(k) with employer match
Tuition reimbursement
Employee Discount Programs
Referral program