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Ryerson
Outside Sales Engineer
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What they do
An Outside Sales Engineer provides technical expertise as part of a sales team, and visits business customers to maintain accounts. Maintains regular contact with customers and provides technical support for scientific or advanced technology products and services. Works to identify new technical sales opportunities and business customers.
$86,404 / year median in Pennsylvania
+6% projected growth
Job Description
Summary Welcome to Ryerson, where exceptional career opportunities await. As a leading provider of industrial metal products and services since 1842, we are committed to excellence and best-in-class customer service. Join our team and be a part of a legacy of excellence, where your contributions will be valued, and your development supported. Ryerson offers a dynamic, quality-focused, environment, ideal for advancing your career and making your mark in the metals industry. Join our team as an Outside Sales Engineer, where you'll engage with customers via phone and email, collaborating with internal and external partners to meet their needs. You'll conduct technical sales briefings and research customer specifications to tailor product solutions. This position will be supporting a territory that extends from Maryland and Delaware area up into Maine. Ideal candidates will reside in the Buffalo, NY area, Devens MA area, or the Wilmington, DL area. Roles and Responsibilities Interpret and qualify customer-provided documents such as prints, CAD files, and specifications Full understanding of tolerances, materials, specifications, and processing options that will guide a robust metal supply chain creation Manage part specific supply chains by utilizing internal and external processing assets to meet customer quality and delivery requirements Estimate material, labor, and delivery options on a part-level basis and develop contract pricing templates based on awarded work Evaluating sales proposals to ensure they are technically accurate and consistent with the organization's quality standards Conducting technical analysis of product configurations to determine customer-specific prices All other duties as assigned Requirements High school diploma or GED required, Bachelor's degree in Engineering or equivalent preferred 1-3 years of sales experience in the metal industry Print reading required. CAD or drafting experience a plus Experience with SAP is highly preferred MS Office software skills required, including Outlook, Word, and Excel Experience in sales or customer service is an asset Working knowledge of geometry, strong math skills, and a technical aptitude