Value Plus Inside Sales Representative

JOB DESCRIPTION POSITION PURPOSEKey member of the Value+ Commercial Team who has a drive for excellence and is a self-starter, possess strong cross-functional influencing skills and is adaptable to new systems and processes.Essential FunctionsField sales inquiries from customersPrepare and submit price quotations to customersAssist in gathering information and entering claims in the electronic systemAssist with customer forecastsEnter orders in electronic order entry systemEnter pricing exceptions in electronic system for approvalEnter contractual business in electronic system for approvalReport order status to customersExpedite orders for customersGather market informationNotify customer of all price changes and surchargesObtain and disseminate customer feedback to the appropriate personnel within SSABWork cross-functionally with Customers, Outside Sales, Supply Chain, Operations, and Commercial LeadershipWrite and submit weekly highlight reportsOffice presence requiredRegular and reliable attendance requiredQualificationsCompetencies and ExperienceRequired:Minimum of 10 years of commercial experience in steel fabrication, processing, estimating, steel salesIn-depth knowledge of steel industry products and processing, markets, customers and pricingExcellent organizational and conceptual skillsDrive for excellence and self-starterSharp focus on customer experienceDemonstrated ability to influence cross-functional teams in a matrixed organizationStrong verbal and written communication skillsProficient in Excel and PowerPointPreferred:15 years of commercial experience in steel processingAdvanced knowledge of Excel and PowerPointEducationRequired:Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Engineering, or equivalent experiencePreferred:MBA or similar advanced degreeSupervisory Responsibilities / Direct ReportsThis position has no current supervisory responsibilities.WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL DEMANDSThe physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.The Employee Is Constantly Required To:Sit and work at a deskThe Employee Is Frequently Required To:Stand and walk, and may alternate sitting and standing as neededBalance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, climbTwist at waist levelReach above shoulder level, at waist/desk level, and below waist/desk levelFinger with right hand, left hand, and both hands (fine motor)Feel with right hand, left hand, and both hands (sensing temperatures and textures)The Employee Is Occasionally Required To:Push, pull, lift and/or carry up to 50 poundsThe Employee Is Required To:Talk person to person, on the phone, and in group settings as neededHear in person, on the phone, and in group settings as neededPossess near, midrange, far, peripheral, and depth perception visionPosition Type/Expected Hours Of Work/Travel RequirementsPosition is full time, exemptTravel is on an as needed basis.Other DutiesPlease note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that may be required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. ABOUT US Becoming part of the SSAB family means joining a journey. A journey that we believe is essential for the sustainability of this planet. Steel has been one of the most important materials for developing our society and it will continue to be so. In the roofs over our heads, in the bridges connecting our cities and in the cars of tomorrow. At SSAB we are proud of our history and leadership in high-strength steel. But we are also aware that the production of steel is one of the largest emitters of greenhouse gases in the world. That has to change. That is why we have developed the world’s first fossil free steel production and has committed to becoming largely fossil-free. As part of SSAB you will be instrumental in realizing this goal and push for the green transformation of the whole steel industry. ABOUT THE TEAM SSAB Americas is responsible for sales of heavy plate in North America and for steel and plate production in Montpelier, USA.