A global trading company in Houston, TX is looking for an experienced Outside Sales Representative. The ideal candidate will have 2 3 years experience with OCTG, Tubular Goods, alloys and other metal products.
Responsibility of Sales Representative:
- Advance the business in relation to sales of OCTG, Tubular Goods, Iron/Steel and other metal products
- Prepare sales action plans and schedules
- Develop working relationships with clients (current & new)
- Arrange meetings with clients and prepare estimates/proposals
- Sustain sales activity reports and records
- Answer to sales inquiries or concerns by phone, electronically or in person
- Maintain a degree of personal and business ethic
- Conduct market and client research and analysis as needed
- Attend sales events - Trade Shows and exhibits.
- Observe competitors, market conditions and product development
Requirements of Sales Representative:
- At least 3 years of sales experience
- Must have 4 years' college degree (Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain Management
- Background in related in distribution, trading, Tubular Goods, Iron/Steel industry experience, etc.
- Basic knowledge of Incoterms, currency conversion, and other conversion rates
- Basic MS Office & Excel knowledge
- Excellent communication, negotiation and presentation skills in English is required
- Spanish language proficiency is a plus (business-level fluency desired)
- Strong work ethic and able to travel
Activ8 Recruitment & Solutions / Renaissance Resources Inc. has been a trusted leader in North American recruiting for Japanese businesses for over 25 years. We specialize in connecting top talent with companies in the Automotive, Electronics, Food & Beverage, Logistics, Manufacturing, Oil & Gas, Banking & Finance, and Entertainment industries. Our client-focused approach ensures that we understand your unique needs, whether you're a company seeking skilled professionals or a candidate looking for the right career opportunity. By working closely with each individual, we provide tailored solutions that drive success.
We screen ALL Candidates to verify the validity of each applicant's provided information. Upon submitting your resume, we will contact only those candidates that we deem qualified for our client. If we do not contact you, we do not see the fit for the position. If we are unable to reach you in a reasonable timeframe, you will be eliminated from the pool of potential candidates. All offers of employment may be contingent upon successful completion of a background check in compliance with applicable laws.
We prioritize direct applicants; third-party resumes may not be reviewed.