Field Account Representative
About the job
- A valid driver's license and a clean driving record are required.
- Experience in automotive, recycling, transportation, construction, or another relevant industry is required.
- Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions is required.
- Ability to safely lift, carry, load, and unload materials weighing up to 50 pounds regularly is required.
- Ability to travel daily throughout an assigned territory, including some overnight travel, is required.
- Interpersonal skills and the ability to build relationships with suppliers and customers are required.
- Ability to work independently is required.
- Safely handle, lift, and move material during inspections and collections.
- Build relationships with existing and new suppliers throughout the assigned territory.
- Negotiate directly with suppliers and prepare accurate, timely bids based on material value.
- Evaluate catalytic converters based on market factors and negotiate directly with suppliers during on-site interactions to ensure profitability.
- Build and maintain supplier relationships through regular in-person site visits.
- Coordinate with operations and logistics teams to ensure efficient processing and transportation of materials.
About the company
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
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Montreal, Canada
Founded
1936
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Operations extend internationally: AIM reports more than 135 locations worldwide, compared with Radius's nearly 100 North American sites.
- Management paths start at entry level: AIM's careers page describes several leaders advancing from their first jobs.
- Long service receives recognition: AIM's April 2026 update highlighted employees with more than 20 years at the company.
What critics are saying
- Account work starts in the yard: AIM's entry-level track combines yard training with pricing, negotiation and client analysis.
- Safety roles span multiple sites: AIM's environmental coordinator handles permits, inspections, dust, radiation and incident investigations.
- Crane operators carry safety responsibilities: AIM's roles combine loading and unloading with daily equipment inspections.
What makes American Iron and Metal unique
- The group also makes assembly materials: AIM Solder manufactures tin-lead and lead-free solder alongside the recycling business.
- Industrial supply adds another business: AIM's Minesource sells customized products for industrial and mining customers.
- Precious-metal recovery uses laboratory testing: AIM's Honeycomb analyzes material to measure its precious-metal content.
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