Outside Sales Representative

Outside Sales Representative

Job Category: Sales Requisition Number: OUTSI002971

Posted: May 21, 2026

Full-Time

Remote

Carrollton, TX 75007, USA

Description

About Olympic Steel:

Since 1954, Olympic Steel has been focused on safe, profitable, and sustainable growth through the direct sale of a wide range of processed metal products and several metal-intensive branded products. Guided by our Core Values, we put safety first always, and we believe in cultivating an inclusive workplace where employee belonging, and empowerment are foundational to everything we do. Olympic Steel offers employees the best of both worlds: the culture and community of a closely connected team with the resources, opportunity and stability of a large, growing organization.

Job Description

The Outside Sales Representative is responsible for driving profitable growth by expanding our customer base and increasing sales within a specified geographic territory. The outside sales person must have the capability to present our product lines and services to existing customers and targeted high value prospects including small and medium businesses and larger more sophisticated OEM level organizations. This role will work closely with the Regional Sales Manager for account alignment and strategic planning to identify targets and opportunities. The outside sales representative is responsible for increasing revenue in targeted accounts with a specific focus on flat rolled products, discrete plate and fabrication sales. This position must achieve or exceed the assigned quota on a monthly, quarterly, and annual basis. The outside sales person is responsible for developing and maintaining relationships with key customers; service and manage existing customers; and establish new accounts by planning and organizing a daily work schedule to call on existing customers and/or new sales prospects. The outside sales person will effectively build consensus, gain appropriate commitments and close business. They will provide territory intelligence, and serve as a key resource to the inside sales team. The position will perform sales administrative duties (i.e. territory planning reports, month in review reports, field sales daily call reports, expense reports, etc.). The outside sales person must maintain professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; and participating in industry related associations and events. In addition, they may perform other duties or responsibilities that may be assigned as the job requirements dictate.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in related field and/or 4+ years of commensurate work experience in steel service center sales
• Skilled in conducting face-to-face presentations, negotiating, closing sales, and account management
• MS Office 2010 proficiency (Excel, Word and PowerPoint)
• Must be highly motivated and possess a personal commitment to the success of the organization
• Travel 80%

Why Work for Olympic Steel:

Olympic Steel offers comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, and vision benefits; paid holidays and vacation; a 401(k) match; tuition reimbursement; and various opportunities to earn cash bonuses. And, we offer more than a competitive total compensation package. We provide our employees the ability to build a meaningful life-long career. When you work at Olympic Steel, you can make a significant impact at our company, in the local community and in the world. See for yourself at IamOlympicSteel.com.

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