Account Executive

Alter Trading Corp•Rockford, IL

54m

About The Position

Alter Trading is looking for an Account Executive to manage all current industrial accounts at the assigned yards and bid on additional accounts/projects as necessary to support yard volume targets. ABOUT THE JOB: • Purchase ferrous and non-ferrous scrap from existing industrial accounts and suppliers. • Maintain contact with existing industrial accounts and suppliers to maintain consistent inbound scrap flow within budgeted guidelines. • Solicit and develop new industrial, dealer, and suppliers accounts in Rock River Region. • Follow markets and market trends, to advise customers in timely fashion of changes occurring regarding pricing. • Resolve issues regarding pricing quality, and other items with both external and internal customers. • Monitor gross margin reports and ensure pricing and purchases allow for attainment of budgeted goals. • Assist in inventory management. • Operations training and cross training required – on going scale support is part of this role • Perform other related duties or special projects. ABOUT YOU: A Bachelor’s degree in sales, marketing, accounting, business or other related field preferred; with a minimum of 3 years experience required. Industry experience preferred. Must have the ability to develop effective working relationships with customers and vendors; ability to multi-task and be a self-starter. Computer knowledge and proficiency. Must have a valid driver’s license and a reliable mode of transportation. Occasional overnight travel while on the job may be necessary.

Requirements

minimum of 3 years experience required
Must have the ability to develop effective working relationships with customers and vendors
ability to multi-task and be a self-starter
Computer knowledge and proficiency
Must have a valid driver’s license and a reliable mode of transportation
Account Executives are required to wear the necessary Personal Protective Equipment while in the yard or inside of the operations.

Nice To Haves

A Bachelor’s degree in sales, marketing, accounting, business or other related field preferred
Industry experience preferred
Occasional overnight travel while on the job may be necessary.

Responsibilities

Purchase ferrous and non-ferrous scrap from existing industrial accounts and suppliers.
Maintain contact with existing industrial accounts and suppliers to maintain consistent inbound scrap flow within budgeted guidelines.
Solicit and develop new industrial, dealer, and suppliers accounts in Rock River Region.
Follow markets and market trends, to advise customers in timely fashion of changes occurring regarding pricing.
Resolve issues regarding pricing quality, and other items with both external and internal customers.
Monitor gross margin reports and ensure pricing and purchases allow for attainment of budgeted goals.
Assist in inventory management.
Operations training and cross training required – on going scale support is part of this role
Perform other related duties or special projects.