Account Manager- Inside Sales

Horizon Steel, is an industry leader in steel processing throughout North America with three locations in Illinois and Michigan. Currently, we are seeking a dynamic, well organized Account Manager to join our Wheeling, IL Team!

• Handle and quote RFQ’s. Verbally discuss and gather all information from the customer
• Review feasibility and sourcing. (Stock, mill, spot)
• Knowledge of automotive and steel industry’s specifications required
• Workup quote using formulated excel sheet for sell price. Save quote sheet in customer file
• Enter RFQ opportunities in Salesforce
• Strategize with management and outside sales on long term program opportunities
• Review current program inventories with purchasing for shortages
• Review updated releases for new drop- ins not supported by mill buys
• Prospect/ Cold call- travel on occasion
• Assist CSR’s, Production scheduling and traffic coordinators as needed
• Review processing setups and customer deviation requests
• Review account margins for comparison to quoted margin
• Strong working knowledge of the steel industry
• Understand Quality procedures for compliance

• Minimum three plus years of steel sales quoting automotive specifications and other industries specifications
• Must be a self- starter willing to prospect for new business and have the proven ability to grow existing accounts
• Microsoft Office and ERP experience

• Excellent communication, organizational and written skills
• Can work independently – limited direct supervision