INSIDE STEEL SALES ACCOUNT MANAGER - WHEELING, ILLINOIS AREA A Leader in the Steel Processing Industry needs an Inside Steel Sales Account Manager in the Wheeling, Illinois Area. Previous Business Development and Account Management Experience in Steel Sales is Needed. RESPONSIBILITIES: Handle and quote RFQ’s. Verbally discuss and gather all information from the customer Review feasibility and sourcing. (Stock, mill, spot) Knowledge of automotive and steel industry’s specifications required Workup quote using formulated excel sheet for sell price. Save quote sheet in customer file Enter RFQ opportunities in Salesforce Strategize with management and outside sales on long term program opportunities Review current program inventories with purchasing for shortages Review updated releases for new drop- ins not supported by mill buys Prospect/ Cold call- travel on occasion Assist CSR’s, Production scheduling and traffic coordinators as needed Review processing setups and customer deviation requests Review account margins for comparison to quoted margin Strong working knowledge of the steel industry Understand Quality procedures for compliance QUALIFICATIONS: A Minimum of 3 to 5 years of Steel Sales Quoting Automotive Specifications & other Industries Flat Rolled Steel Knowledge as well as Stainless Steel and/or Aluminum is Preferred Must be a Self-Starter with proven New Business Development Success Must possess the ability to Grow Existing Accounts & Prospect for New Business Microsoft Office and ERP Experience Needed Bachelor’s Degree is Desired but not Required Must be able to Travel Regularly for this Position Can work Independently with Limited Direct Supervision Excellent Communication, Organizational and Written Skills Steel Sales Experience in the Industrial & Manufacturing Markets Required