Buyer (National Accounts)

Company: Orion Talent
Location: Nashville
Posted on: January 26, 2025

Job Description:

Position Details:
--- Title: Buyer (National Accounts)
--- Location: Nashville, TN
--- Shift: Normal Day Shift
--- Compensation: First Year Total Comp = $185.5k - 268k
Base Payrate $100,000 - 150,000
Quarterly Bonus (0 - 40%, 33% avg last 5 years) 33,000 - 49,500
Annual Profit Sharing (avg of 26% of base + bonus) $34,580 - 50,830
Annual Value of Stock Award $10,900 - 10,900
Car Allowance (plus Gas Expenses) $7,000 - 7,000 .
Total $185,480 - 268,230
--- Benefits: SDI offers a great benefits package including a generous stock option ($2200 annual stock award, plus Employee Stock Purchase Plan through payroll deduction ($10 - $200/week) with 15% company match) and profit-sharing plan (average of 13.6% annually for last 3 years), quarterly performance bonus (up to 75% of your base salary), good medical and dental, a 50% company matching 401K plan, paid education and certification plans, and much more.
--- Travel: Approximately 50% travel during the week. You will schedule and visit customers to be the face of the organization. Normal expectations would be Monday through Thursday or Friday travel 2-3 weeks a month.
--- COVID Vaccination: Not required.

Position Description:
In this role you will have overall responsibility for procurement of scrap metal (ferrous and non-ferrous material) from national industrial company accounts/customers.
--- Procure scrap metal from industrial generators from multiple locations throughout the United States.
--- Develop new and maintain existing customer relationships and provide excellent customer service.
--- Retain and maintain profitable accounts within established pricing guidelines.
--- Identify and implement margin opportunities with existing accounts.
--- Resolve internal and external customer service issues.
--- Complete documentation to meet all deadlines.

Requirements:
Company is looking for candidates with excellent presence and professionalism with scrap/metal buying experience. Specific requirements include:
--- Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, or a related field is preferred.
--- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
--- Previous sales or scrap buying experience.
--- Working knowledge of scrap pricing, material identification, costs, operations and transportation.
--- Ability to generate and qualify leads and close deals.
--- Working knowledge in Microsoft Excel, Word and a CRM. Experience with ERP system is a plus.
--- Ability to work independently and in a team setting.

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