Outside Sales Representative – Flat Rolled Carbon Steel

Regions: North or South Carolina

Sales: Contractual, Carbon Flat Rolled

Compensation: $100,000 - $175,000

The Opportunity

American Dream Search has partnered with a leading flat rolled carbon steel supplier to identify multiple Outside Sales Representatives as part of a major commercial expansion across the Southeast and Texas.

This is an opportunity to join an established industry leader known for its high-quality flat rolled products, long-term customer partnerships, and significant investment in growth. With a newly expanded footprint and a strong commitment to both automotive and non-automotive markets, the company is looking for entrepreneurial sales professionals who can build relationships, develop new business, and become trusted advisors to customers.

Open Territories:

• North Carolina
• South Carolina
• Georgia
• Florida
• Texas

What You'll Do

As an Outside Sales Representative, you'll be responsible for aggressively developing new business throughout your assigned territory.

Key responsibilities include:

• Develop new business opportunities across your assigned territory.
• Sell a broad portfolio of flat rolled carbon steel products, including:
• Hot Rolled
• Cold Rolled
• Galvanized
• Galvanneal
• Galvalume
• Galfan
• Enameling Steel
• Build long-term contractual and blanket order business.
• Negotiate pricing and commercial agreements.
• Collaborate with inside sales, operations, and leadership to deliver exceptional customer service.
• Manage territory activity, forecasts, pipeline, and account planning.
• Represent the company at customer visits, industry events, and trade shows.
• Travel throughout your assigned region to develop customer relationships.

What We're Looking For

We're seeking driven sales professionals who understand the flat rolled carbon steel market and enjoy developing long-term customer relationships.

Qualified candidates will have:

• 3–10+ years of outside sales experience within the steel industry
• Experience selling flat rolled carbon steel products
• Experience selling contractual business
• Existing relationships with manufacturers, fabricators, OEMs, etc.
• Strong prospecting and business development skills
• Ability to negotiate pricing and commercial agreements
• Excellent communication and relationship-building abilities
• High level of professionalism and customer focus
• Ability to work independently while collaborating with a high-performing commercial team
• Bachelor's degree preferred, but equivalent industry experience will be considered

Why This Opportunity Stands Out

• Join one of the industry's most respected flat rolled steel suppliers
• Significant investment in commercial growth and expansion
• Opportunity to inherit existing business while developing new accounts
• Strong operational support and supply capabilities
• Entrepreneurial culture with long-term career growth
• Stable company with an outstanding reputation throughout the steel industry
• Ability to make a visible impact on a growing regional business

Compensation & Benefits

Starting Salary: $100,000–$175,000 (depending on experience)

In addition, the company offers:

• Performance-based bonus/incentive plan
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid vacation and holidays
• Expense reimbursement and travel support
• Long-term career advancement opportunities