Account Manager - Steel Plate

Our client is a UK based Steel Stockholder and Distributor specialising in hot and cold rolled coil and strip mill products, with a unique combination of raw material and processing expertise.

With a reputation on the market for being one of the premier stockists of hot and cold rolled coil, this is an exciting opportunity for a candidate from a Steel or metals background to advance their career with a market leader in Steel plate distribution.

Position summary

We are looking for an experienced account manager to join our team in the North West. In this role, you will be responsible for strip and flat steel sales in construction, engineering, manufacturing, offshore and the automotive industries.

Your strategical focus will be on developing and executing the sales strategy across the North West market; with an emphasis on acquiring new customers and identifying growth areas. Also, retaining and growing our clients valuable corporate relationships.

Develop new business within hot and cold rolled strip steel.

Identify networking opportunities to acquire new customers

Participate in trade fairs and congresses in order to maintain / improve our level of market competitiveness through constant industry contact

Implement product/customer/market strategies for flat carbon steel products and ability to produce offers, pricing and contracts

Customer Relationship Management: cultivate, optimize and extend relationships with customers including the identification of cross-selling opportunities

The Essentials

Experience in the steel industry is vital; with a clear understanding about steel products and market knowledge

Experience in B2B (Sales, Purchasing, etc.) at least 3-2 year’s

Enthusiasm for a demanding industrial product and technical understanding

A strong team player who enjoys the art of sales coupled with a relentless hunter mentality

An already established network within the industry is preferred

Self-confident, positive, extrovert personality

Outstanding communication skills - written, verbal, presentation and interpersonal

Sales Manager / UK Steel Industry / Plate Producer / Technical Sales / Business Development /