Outside Sales Representative

We will be accepting applications for this job opening only between the opening and closing dates. Individuals who meet all of the requirements will be considered for an interview. Job applications may be filled out online at www.alaskancopper.com

1. Application must be filled out completely by the Applicant.
2. Pass a Pre-employment drug screen.
3. Meet all of the Required Essential Job Skills/Experience.

Talking and/or Hearing: YES

Seeing: Acuity:

Depth Perception: YES

Field of Vision: YES

Accommodation: YES

Color Vision: NO

Build and grow relationships with new and existing customers.
Represent the company in a courteous and professional manner. Expand sales and profitability for the company by being the customer’s number one advocate and providing an amazing customer experience.

1. Quickly builds strong relationships with contacts at all levels across a variety of functions within customer organizations but especially with purchasing decision makers.
2. Develops customer trust and confidence in Alaskan and its representatives.
3. Increases revenue and profit from existing customers by increasing product lines or items sold, and upsells value added services.
4. Keeps customers informed about industry and economic trends and Alaskan’s ability to assist customers in adapting to change.
5. Understands the goals and concepts of our business and incorporating these goals to achieve sales profitability targets.
6. Works closely with our inside sales team, operations,credit center, product managers, and other departments within the company.
7. Continuously prospects for new accounts.
8. Creatively negotiates for orders.
9. Manages daily call planning and execution.
10. Expedite and follow up on orders as necessary, to best serve our customers.

Required Essential Job Functions/Duties:

1. Minimum of 1-3 years previous sales experience in metals service center industry or similar industrial sales background/industry.
2. Strong business acumen with excellent customer service, with both oral and written communication skills; persuasive negotiation skills.
3. Effective problem-solving/conflict resolution skills and the ability to maintain confidentiality.
4. Highly motivated with a demonstrated ability to build strong relationships quickly.
5. Keen attention to detail with a strong aptitude for math.
6. A self starter with the ability to work independently and minimal supervision.

Bachelor’s degree preferred (ideally in marketing, business, or related field of study).

Considered on an individual basis.

Total at One Time (hours): Total During Entire 8-Hour Day:

Standing: 10 minutes up to 1 hour

Walking: 10 minutes up to 1 hour

Sitting: 2 hours 5-7 hours

Lifting: Carrying:

Up to 5 lbs.: FREQUENTLY (34-66%) FREQUENTLY (34-66%)

6-10 lbs.: OCCASIONALLY (1-33%) OCCASIONALLY (1-33%)

11-20 lbs.: OCCASIONALLY (1-33%) OCCASIONALLY (1-33%)

21-25 lbs.: OCCASIONALLY (1-33%) OCCASIONALLY (1-33%)

26-50 lbs.: NEVER NEVER

Simply Grasping: YES

Pushing & Pulling: NO

Fine Manipulating: YES

Right Foot: NO

Left Foot: NO

Both: NO

Climbing: OCCASIONALLY ( 1-33%) Balancing: NEVER

Bending: OCCASIONALLY ( 1-34%) Stooping: OCCASIONALLY ( 1-34%)

Kneeling: NEVER Crouching: OCCASIONALLY ( 1-34%)

Crawling: NEVER Reaching: OCCASIONALLY (34-66%) (at and below shoulder level)

PHYSICAL SURROUNDINGS: X Inside (75% of time)

_ Outside (75% of time)

_ Both (equal amounts)

TEMPERATURE: _ Cold (enough to cause bodily discomfort)

_ Hot (enough to cause bodily discomfort)

_ Variations (sufficient to cause bodily reactions)

WET: _ Contact with water and/or other liquids

HUMID: _ Moisture content sufficient to cause bodily discomfort

NOISE: _ Sufficient to require hearing protection

VIBRATION: _ Sufficient to cause repeated motion or continuous shock

HAZARDS: _ Risk of bodily injury present

FUMES: _ Smoke or vapors resulting from combustion or chemical reaction

ODORS: _ Toxic or non-toxic smells

TOXIC CONDITIONS: _ Exposure to disabling fumes, dusts, gases, vapors, mists or liquids that may cause bodily harm.

DUST: _ Small particles that may cause occupational disease

POOR VENTILATION: _ Exposure to drafts or insufficient movement of air