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American Iron and Metal

Recycles ferrous and non-ferrous metals for industry

Outside Sales Representative

Field SalesConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeRivière-du-Loup, QC, CanadaNo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

  • A college diploma in commerce, sales, or marketing, or equivalent training or experience.
  • At least one year of experience in the recycling industry, ferrous and non-ferrous metals experience being an asset.
  • A valid Class 5 driver's license.
  • Strong customer service, communication, and interpersonal skills.
  • Strong mathematics, problem-solving, and negotiation skills.
  • Knowledge of metal alloy identification is an asset.
  • Good knowledge of the Microsoft suite.
  • Ability to travel throughout the territory.
  • Knowledge of various customer relationship management systems is an asset.
  • Bilingual French and English ability is an asset for the Quebec region.
  • Leadership skills.
  • Strong analytical skills for assessing results.
  • Ability to establish and manage priorities in a high-pressure work environment.
  • Understanding of organizational management.

Responsibilities

  • Purchase scrap metal to meet or exceed tonnage targets while optimizing profit margins.
  • Visit dealers and industrial suppliers by phone or in person to promote new and repeat business, provide pricing and customer service, answer questions, handle complaints, and build relationships.
  • Prospect for new customers by visiting individuals and small businesses door to door.
  • Develop reliable contact networks to obtain current information about buying and selling prices and local and regional market trends.
  • Negotiate new contracts with customers.
  • Conduct profit and loss analyses.
  • Use knowledge of sorting and processing operations to make decisions that optimize pricing.
  • Coordinate with administrative staff and the sales team to ensure accurate and timely documentation of all purchase transactions.
  • Provide feedback and recommendations on scrap-metal purchase prices for company-operated sites.
  • Complete special projects as assigned.
  • Coach the team.
  • Spend 80% of the time on the road and 20% in the office.
  • Perform other related duties.

Desired Qualifications

  • At least one year of experience in the recycling industry, particularly in ferrous and non-ferrous metals.
  • Knowledge of metal alloy identification.
  • Knowledge of various customer relationship management systems.
  • Bilingual French and English ability for the Quebec region.

About the Company

American Iron and Metal

Recycles ferrous and non-ferrous metals for industry

American Iron & Metal (AIM) recycles ferrous and non-ferrous scrap into metal products for industrial markets, alongside auto-parts sales and vehicle recycling. Its divisions also provide demolition, decommissioning, site remediation, and construction-waste recovery services. It sources scrap from manufacturers, other industrial businesses, and the public, who can deliver it to AIM facilities, and sells recovered metals to customers worldwide. The product range includes processed aluminum and copper pieces, and its divisions share resources and expertise across different stages of material recovery. Founded in Montreal in 1936, the family-run parent company says its head office is in Montreal, Quebec.

Company size
1,001-5,000
Company stage
Not listed
Total funding
Not listed
Headquarters
Montreal, Canada
Founded
1936

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