Owen · 1 month ago
OUTSIDE SALES REPRESENTATIVE - MINNEAPOLIS TERRITORY
Carter Lake, IA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expOwen Industries, one of the Midwest’s largest and most respected steel service centers, is seeking an experienced Outside Sales Representative to join their team. This role is responsible for developing, managing, and growing sales within an assigned territory, focusing on building new business and strengthening existing customer relationships.
ManufacturingMining
Responsibilities
Manage, develop, and maintain sales for Service Center, Tool Steel, and Manufacturing products
Participate in strategic planning and sales forecasting for your territory
Work collaboratively with internal teams to support production scheduling and delivery timelines
Develop strong relationships with customers and maintain customer-specific programs
Prepare and process quotations, sales orders, and handle non-conformance issues
Provide accurate pricing, product availability, and follow up on outstanding quotes
Maintain strong market awareness, including pricing and competitive activity
Attend training programs, sales seminars, and team meetings
Support company Quality Policies and Quality Systems
Qualification
Required
5+ years of sales experience, ideally within steel service centers, manufacturing, or industrial metals
A strong book of business or mature customer relationships within the steel industry
Proven ability to build and maintain strong vendor relationships
A track record of exceeding sales, margin, and business development goals
Strong communication, negotiation, and customer relationship skills
Technically minded, able to understand customer operations and provide value-based solutions
Self-motivated, proactive, and professional
Strong organizational, forecasting, and multitasking abilities
Solid computer and telephone skills
Ability to stand, walk, bend, kneel, and lift items over 20 lbs
Exposure to fumes, airborne particles, mechanical parts, and varying noise levels in production areas
Office environment is quiet; facility is not fully climate controlled
Benefits
Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
Long- and Short-Term Disability
Life Insurance and AD&D (available the 1st of the month after 30 days)
401(k) with Profit Sharing (after 6 months)
Immediate paid holidays and PTO accruals
Company
Owen
Owen is the parent company of several steel processing and fabrication companies throughout the Midwest.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Craig B.
Chief Administrative Officer (CAO)
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