Metals Account Development Specialist (Inside Sales) – O’Neal Steel, Evansville
O'Neal Steel, Evansville, Indiana, United States, 47725
Overview
Step into a day on our Inside Sales team. Picture your morning in Evansville: you log into PRONTO®, review new inquiries from manufacturers, price out material, and move quotes to orders. By mid-day you’re coordinating with operations to ensure precise cutting and on-time delivery, then checking in with Outside Sales and district leadership to share feedback from the field. You wrap up by nurturing a few new prospects you uncovered this week—keeping the pipeline active and customers delighted.
Responsibilities
Serve as the internal account coordinator for an assigned book of business, owning day‑to‑day activity and follow‑through.
Win new customers and drive growth plans for existing accounts through consultative selling and effective closing.
Develop and maintain strong knowledge of metals products, processing, and the broader industry.
Prepare quotes, follow up diligently, and enter clean orders to initiate the sales and distribution process.
Provide timely feedback on opportunities and market trends to district management and Outside Sales partners.
Ensure accurate, on‑time delivery with exceptional service quality.
Collaborate with operations and logistics to resolve issues such as damaged or incorrect material or delivery challenges.
Deliver personalized customer service that strengthens long‑term relationships and satisfaction.
Support fellow Inside Sales Representatives with account coverage and development as needed.
Qualifications
2+ years of prior sales experience (steel/metals industry preferred).
Clear, confident communication—verbal, written, presentation, and interpersonal.
Competitive drive with a self‑motivated, results‑oriented approach.
Strong attention to detail and follow‑through.
Bachelor’s degree preferred, or equivalent training and experience.
Rewards and benefits
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Worksite wellness programs
Flexible Spending Accounts for health and dependent care
Short‑term and long‑term disability coverage
Tuition reimbursement and health club reimbursement
Life and AD&D insurance
Adoption assistance
Training and development opportunities
401(k)
About O’Neal Steel For over a century, O’Neal Steel—an O’Neal Industries affiliate—has supplied carbon and alloy steel, stainless steel, and aluminum to companies nationwide. Headquartered in Birmingham, Alabama, we operate 19 strategically located distribution centers with inventory and value‑added processing tailored to market needs. Our PRONTO® platform provides continuous access to inventory, pricing, ordering, and account management.
Pre‑employment requirement:
*Upon offer of employment, candidates must pass a criminal background check and drug test.
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Responsibilities
Serve as the internal account coordinator for an assigned book of business, owning day‑to‑day activity and follow‑through.
Win new customers and drive growth plans for existing accounts through consultative selling and effective closing.
Develop and maintain strong knowledge of metals products, processing, and the broader industry.
Prepare quotes, follow up diligently, and enter clean orders to initiate the sales and distribution process.
Provide timely feedback on opportunities and market trends to district management and Outside Sales partners.
Ensure accurate, on‑time delivery with exceptional service quality.
Collaborate with operations and logistics to resolve issues such as damaged or incorrect material or delivery challenges.
Deliver personalized customer service that strengthens long‑term relationships and satisfaction.
Support fellow Inside Sales Representatives with account coverage and development as needed.
Qualifications
2+ years of prior sales experience (steel/metals industry preferred).
Clear, confident communication—verbal, written, presentation, and interpersonal.
Competitive drive with a self‑motivated, results‑oriented approach.
Strong attention to detail and follow‑through.
Bachelor’s degree preferred, or equivalent training and experience.
Rewards and benefits
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Worksite wellness programs
Flexible Spending Accounts for health and dependent care
Short‑term and long‑term disability coverage
Tuition reimbursement and health club reimbursement
Life and AD&D insurance
Adoption assistance
Training and development opportunities
401(k)
About O’Neal Steel For over a century, O’Neal Steel—an O’Neal Industries affiliate—has supplied carbon and alloy steel, stainless steel, and aluminum to companies nationwide. Headquartered in Birmingham, Alabama, we operate 19 strategically located distribution centers with inventory and value‑added processing tailored to market needs. Our PRONTO® platform provides continuous access to inventory, pricing, ordering, and account management.
Pre‑employment requirement:
*Upon offer of employment, candidates must pass a criminal background check and drug test.
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