Job title: Outside Sales Representative

Reports to: VP of Business Development

THIS IS A REMOTE POSITION, BUT APPLICANTS MUST RESIDE IN THE STATE OF WISCONSIN - PREFERABLY WITHIN A 1-HOUR RADIUS OF MILWAUKEE.

Summary/objective: The Outside Sales Representative will be an enthusiastic, career-minded, individual with a strong work ethic and a commitment to teamwork. This position reports to the VP of Business Development and is responsible for assisting with the many facets of the sales and marketing effort including supporting sales goals, also maintaining and developing customer relationships.

Essential functions:

• Identify and develop new business opportunities
• Help develop and implement strategic sales plans
• Pursue new sales opportunities – both in person and/or remotely using current online presentation applications
• Report weekly sales reports
• Develop market analysis to identify customer needs.
• Stay current with client needs, competition, and industry trends
• Assist in the development and management of client and agency relationships
• Manage projections to make sure they are completed in a timely manner
• Responsible for assisting with sales/marketing and advertising campaigns
• Conduct sales calls – cold calls, existing customers, and follow up calls.

Required competency, education, and experience:

• Steel sales to various industries: Tool and Die / Mold / Special Machines / Automation / Press Mfg’s. / Mining. 
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong organizational and follow-up skills
• Microsoft Office skills including knowledge of Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook
• Associate degree with experience in sales, marketing, and/or business development

Preferred education and experience:

• Bachelors’ Degree, technical degree desirable, past industry related or equivalent experience.
• Ideal candidate must be confident in a selling environment
• Supplying Heavy equipment OEM’s 
• Steel processing knowledge

Work environment: Remote, some travel.

Physical demands:

• The employee is regularly required to talk or hear.
• The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; use hands grip or handle; and reach with hands and arms.
• The employee is required to lift up to 10 pounds.

Position type and expected hours of work: Full time

Travel: 1-2 nights a month

Compensation/Benefits: SCT offers a competitive compensation and benefits package which includes competitive pay, dental insurance, vision insurance, health insurance, short term disability, long term disability, company paid life insurance, voluntary life insurance, 401(k) plan with match, education reimbursement, paid vacation and holidays, and flex spending.

Other duties: This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.

SCT is an Equal Opportunity Employer. SCT does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need