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Outside Steel Sales Account Manager

Wheeling, IL 60090

Posted: 03/27/2026 Employment Type: Direct Hire Job Category: 8 - Other Job Number: JO10001708 Pay Rate: $100,000.00

Job Description

STEEL SALES ACCOUNT MANAGER - CHICAGO, ILLINOIS / MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN AREA

A Leader in the Steel Processing Industry needs an Outside Sales Account Manager. Previous Business Development Experience in Steel Sales is Needed. Looking for Sales Candidates with Flat-Rolled & Carbon Steel Expertise. 

This is an Outside Sales Position where some Travel and Overtime will be Required. Ideally, this Candidate would reside in the Chicago, Illinois or Milwaukee, Wisconsin area.

This is a Full Time, Permanent, Direct Hire Position offering Competitive Compensation, Commission, Car Allowance, Bonus Potential, Good Benefits, Paid Holidays and Paid Vacation. 
 
 

RESPONSIBILITIES:


    Quote RFQ s. Verbally discuss and gather all pertinent information from the customer
    Review feasibility and sourcing. (Stock, mill, spot)
    Knowledge of various steel industries specifications required
    Enter RFQ opportunities in Salesforce
    Strategize with management and outside sales on long term program opportunities
    Prospect/ Cold call- travel when required
    Assist CSR s, Production scheduling and traffic coordinators as needed
    Solid working knowledge of the steel industry
    Understand Quality procedures for compliance


QUALIFICATIONS:

Steel Sales Experience in the Industrial & Manufacturing Markets Required
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
Positive, Enthusiastic and Outgoing Attitude

Microsoft Office and ERP Experience Needed
A 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
 
 
 

TO APPLY:

If you are a high performer and would like to work for an equally high performing company and you think the above opportunity is appropriate for you, we invite you to submit your resume in Microsoft Word format to: GHubbard@Venteon.com

We treat all resumes with strict confidentiality. We will always contact you first before submitting your resume to our client(s) for review. If you do not receive correspondence, you are not a fit for this position.

At Venteon our talent acquisition team is proud to provide our clients with the most qualified Accounting & Finance, Engineering, IT and Administrative talent in the industry today. 

 

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