New Business Development

Job Summary

Increase profitable sales in a defined geographical area by servicing/developing customers with emphasis on major and target accounts. Research and provide disposition to customer problems and complaints. Define and educate potential customers on company functions and capabilities. Monitor and report industry trends to company management.

Increase profitable sales in a defined geographical area by servicing/developing customers with emphasis on major and target accounts. Research and provide disposition to customer problems and complaints. Define and educate potential customers on company functions and capabilities. Monitor and report industry trends to company management.

• Determine key buying influences at existing and potential customers and establish a working relationship.
• Develop a market plan for territory with quantifiable goals and objectives supported by action plans and benchmarks for measuring progress.
• Assist inside sales on special accounts and/or projects.
• Provides assistance to credit managers as required.
• Schedule and perform sales calls and/or visits.
• Estimate customer’s usage of products and estimates of business units participation.
• Conduct training sessions on product and services with both customers and business unit employees.
• Follow the transaction pricing that deviates from the business units pricing and report significant occurrences and trends to management.
• Communicate customer product and quality requirements to inside sales and operations.
• Recommend additions/deletions to product catalogue and company services.
• Initiate and monitor E‑item inventory requirements.
• Provide recommendations regarding current/potential advertising.
• Continually increase knowledge of company products, services and procedures.
• Continual maintenance and updating of customer database.
• Daily downloading, review and follow up of quotes.
• Daily review of daily sales for customer thank‑you and order review.
• This is a position that works directly on or around motor vehicle equipment.

Minimum Requirements:

• 2 year college degree or equivalent experience
• 1 year public/customer interaction
• 1‑year sales experience.
• Safety Mindset

Preferred Requirements:

• Completion/working towards 4 year degree (sales, business, marketing)
• 3‑5 years sales experience
• Metallurgy training and/or experience
• Public speaking experience
• General computer skills.

• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance and Disability
• Voluntary Wellness Programs
• 401(k) and RRSP programs with Company Match
• Paid Vacation and Holidays
• Tuition Reimbursement
• And more!

Benefits may vary based on job, country, union role, and/or company segment. Please work with your recruiter or tk representative for applicable benefits information.

With around 480 locations in over 40 countries, thyssenkrupp Materials Services is the biggest materials distributor and service provider in the western world. The broad service spectrum offered by the materials experts enables customers to focus on their individual core business. The area of Materials Services spans two strategic areas: global materials distribution as one‑stop‑shop – from steel and stainless steel, tubes and pipes, nonferrous metals and specialty materials to plastics and raw materials – and tailored services in the areas of materials management and supply chain management.

An extensive omnichannel architecture offers 250,000 customers worldwide cross‑channel, round‑the‑clock access to more than 150,000 products and services. A highly efficient logistics system ensures that all requested services are smoothly integrated into customer production processes “just‑in‑time” or “just‑in‑sequence.” thyssenkrupp Supply Chain Services strives to be the preferred supplier of value‑added product management and industrial services for the manufacturing industry in North America, differentiating itself from competitors through superior reliability and quality of service, performance excellence, continuous improvement, and emphasis on creation of value.

Successful partnerships with the automotive industry, its Tier I, Tier II, and Tier III suppliers, and other OEMs and assemblers are the foundation of successful growth as a service provider of choice. Major market segments also include consumer goods, white goods, beverage and pharmaceutical industries. Services include supply chain management, logistics management, testing and inspection services, and packaging and kitting.

This position has been identified as “safety sensitive” by thyssenkrupp under applicable laws. Accordingly, any application for this position that is considered for employment with thyssenkrupp requires successful completion of pre‑employment drug testing, which may include testing for marijuana in accordance with any applicable federal, state, and local laws.