Sales Associate

PositionOverview:

A Sales Associate will be part of the United Scrap Metal Gold Program. A 12-month on-the job training program that prepares team members for success within the Sales Department. Reporting to the Director of Account Management the Sales Associate works alongside the sales team offering support where necessary. The qualified candidate will be introduced to mentors who will guide them through their experience offering support and direction. Working along with mentors and other experienced team members Associates will support day-to-day tasks ensuring deadlines are met and customer needs are satisfied. The ideal candidate is enthusiastic highly driven and eager to learn. This individual will play a key role within the overall sales department depending on progression aptitude and available opportunities managers will help suggest the ideal sales career track to pursue in either New Business Development or Account New Business Development candidates show an eagerness to prospect potential new customers and in a fast-paced environment can build strong relationships Account Management candidates thrive at maintaining relationships and understand the importance of attention to the details. Both tracks offer tremendous learning and growth opportunities as well as opportunities for advancement within the organization.

SummaryofResponsibilities:

• WorkscloselywithAccountManagementNewBusinessDevelopmentandCustomerExcellenceteams.
• OfferssupporttoassignedAccountManagersandNewBusinessDevelopmentteammembersonpaperworkcustomervisitscustomertourssalesrelatedprojectsandotherdutiesasassigned.
• Understandspricingstrategytoensureaccountprofitabilityisalignedwithcompanygoals
• Answerdaily/weeklypricingcalls
• DevelopanunderstandingofeachfacetofUSMsservices
• UtilizeCRM(Salesforce)toprovidedetailsoncustomers
• Useofinventorymanagementtool(SharedLogic)toviewandprovidedetailsonloads
• Timelycompletionofassignmentsalignedwithstrongpresentationskillstoprovideaccurateinformationtoteammembersorcustomers
• Engagesinfrequenttravelduringthefirst6monthsfortrainingwithadditionaltravelasneededthereafter

DesiredCharacteristics:

• Teamoriented
• Highlydrivenwithaneagernesstolearn
• Adaptable
• Effectivecommunicationskills
• Strongproblem-solvingskills
• Enthusiastic
• Technologyproficiency
• Abilitytomeetdeadlines
• Strongpresentationskills

RequiredEducationandExperience:

• BachelorsDegreefromanaccrediteduniversityorcollegepreferred

MinimumSafetyTrainingRequirements

• Basicon-the-jobtrainingthatsatisfiesthePrimaryObjectivesofthespecificposition(asnotedabove)
• US-SOP-01UnitedinSafetyManual
• US-F11QEH&SPolicy
• US-SOP-03TeamMemberHandbook

We strive to demonstrate our Core Values in all positions at USM:

Trust Commitment Loyalty Passion Respect Service Performance