Steel Industry Inside Sales Representative

Automatic Steel has emerged as a leading general line steel service center servicing Central Ontario. We pride ourselves in servicing a variety of markets while offering as is stock, fabricated material and just in time deliveries to our customers. We rely on our employees to provide a cohesive and timely service to new and ongoing customers.The primary purpose of this role is to deliver outstanding service to customers while effectively managing daily activities for assigned accounts. In every interaction, it is essential to balance exceptional customer service with a strategic focus on maximizing profitability and return on investment by considering the financial impact of each decision.
• Operational Duties and Key Results:
• Meet or exceed client service level expectations consistently.
• Meet and exceed sales targets and profit margins.
• Respond promptly to customer inquiries, concerns, and requests.
• Maintain proactive communication with clients to anticipate needs and deliver tailored solutions.
• Implement effective daily inventory management practices to achieve company inventory goals, including MRP review, managing aged and obsolete inventory, and adhering to FIFO.
• Oversee account deliveries, in-stock levels, orders, and finished goods inventory to ensure optimal availability.
• Accurately perform data entry tasks, including sales orders, work orders, shipping orders, and release downloads.
• Foster clear, professional communication across all departments at Automatic Steel.
• Maintain keen attention to detail to ensure accuracy in all transactions.
• Proactively manage obsolete or problematic inventory.
• Minimize scrap in setups to enhance profitability.
• Capacity to conduct Outside Sales duties as required.
• Technical & Business Skills:
• Proven experience in manufacturing and sales. Construction and Steel experience is preferred.
• Familiarity with engineering and architectural drawings is an asset.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Possess strong mathematical skills to analyze data, ensure inventory accuracy, manage order calculations, and optimize setup processes, all of which contribute to efficient operations and profitability.
• Dedicated commitment to providing superior, timely, internal and external customer service.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate clearly and effectively in verbal and written form.
• Effective problem-solving and decision-making skills in a team environment.
• Highly organized with the ability to multi-task.
• Team cooperation and respect is required.
• Forward thinker, creative, innovative and entrepreneurial.
• Education and Industry Knowledge:
• High School Diploma is required; College Diploma / University Degree in business, related discipline or equivalent is preferred.
• What we offer:
• Competitive compensation
• Excellent benefits
• RSP Matching Contribution plan_At Automatic Steel Inc. we respect diversity and treat one another in ways that are fair, courteous, and compassionate, recognizing everyone's contributions. As an equal opportunity employer, we are committed to establishing a qualified workforce that is reflective of the diverse population we serve. Automatic Steel Inc. is committed to providing accommodations throughout the recruitment process if required due to disability. If you require accommodation, please notify us and we will work with you to meet your needs. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals; however, only those under consideration will be contacted._
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• Job Type: Full-timeBenefits:
• Dental care
• Employee assistance program
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision careSchedule:
• Monday to FridayAbility to commute/relocate:
• Barrie, ON L4N 2L2: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)Application question(s):
• Are you able to work in office 5 days a week?
• What is your desired salary range?Work Location: In person