Contract Sales Representative - Hoffman Estates

Job description

At thyssenkrupp we have more than 155,000 employees in nearly 80 countries and annual sales of €43 billion. We are active in automotive engineering, logistics, plant technology, steel production, elevator manufacturing and much more. We work in large and small businesses all around the world – but we always work together. We have over 200 years of experience in industry and the latest cutting-edge technology. We have a position that‘s right for you, that piques your interest, and that puts your skills to the test.

Contract Sales Representative - Hoffman Estates
Copper Brass Sales NA,
Hoffman Estates, {region10528}

Materials Services - With 480 branches in 40 countries the Business Area Materials Services concentrates on the worldwide trade of raw material and construction material. Coal, metals, gases, plastics in all shapes, qualities and dimensions as well as complex supply-chain solutions- this is for what this Business Area stands for.

Copper and Brass Sales is a distributor and processor of aluminum, stainless steel, copper, brass, bronze and more quality materials serving markets across North America, including Canada and Mexico. By providing customers what they want, when they need it, Copper and Brass Sales is able to help them succeed in today's challenging global business environment. The company's focus on the Aerospace, Automotive, Electrical, Medical and Oil & Gas Industries allows them to offer these market segments expertise specific to their needs. The daily commitment of its employees to provide premium service focused on the customer first has earned Copper and Brass Sales the position of a respected leader in the nonferrous metals industry for over 80 years.

Your responsibilities

Summary of Position

To accurately provide price and delivery for all our products to our customers in a timely and courteous fashion, utilizing organization and negotiating techniques, and applying resourcefulness and strong attention to detail while converting inquiries into orders. Answer customer questions concerning products/ services and their purchase orders. Prepare miscellaneous reports and any contract maintenance needed in a timely and effective manner.

Key Accountabilities

·  Respond to customer calls, faxes, and e-mails
·  Generate and follow up on quotes for all products
·  Process sales orders
·  Enter return orders, credits, and debits when required
·  Enter scrap return order as requested by distribution channels
·  Assist Outside Sales in obtaining customer forecasts as needed
·  Accurately implement and maintain firm metal agreements when necessary
·  Manage customer specific inventories as needed
·  Satisfy customer service issues
·  Continuously increase knowledge of company products, services, and procedures
·  Work in team environment, communicating as required with all personnel.
·  Traveling as needed to meet company goals
·  Monitor competitor products and prices.
·  Assist in quality related duties where required
·  Meets TKMNA Employee Attributes/Competencies

The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirement for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements

Your profile

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements

·  Bachelor's Degree in a related field, or comparable experience
·  Solid working knowledge of Microsoft Excel
·  Strong interpersonal skills, attention to detail, and effective listening skills

Preferred Requirements

·  1 to 2 years sales experience
·  Knowledge of products being sold by the business unit

Experience working within an SAP system

About thyssenkrupp
At thyssenkrupp we have more than 156,000 employees in nearly 80 countries and annual sales of €39 billion. We are active in automotive engineering, logistics, plant technology, steel production, elevator manufacturing and much more. We work in large and small businesses all around the world – but we always work together. We have over 200 years of experience in industry and the latest cutting-edge technology. We have a position that‘s right for you, that piques your interest, and that puts your skills to the test.

About Copper Brass Sales NA

Materials Services - With 480 branches in 40 countries the Business Area Materials Services concentrates on the worldwide trade of raw material and construction material. Coal, metals, gases, plastics in all shapes, qualities and dimensions as well as complex supply-chain solutions- this is for what this Business Area stands for.

Copper and Brass Sales is a distributor and processor of aluminum, stainless steel, copper, brass, bronze and more quality materials serving markets across North America, including Canada and Mexico. By providing customers what they want, when they need it, Copper and Brass Sales is able to help them succeed in today's challenging global business environment. The company's focus on the Aerospace, Automotive, Electrical, Medical and Oil & Gas Industries allows them to offer these market segments expertise specific to their needs. The daily commitment of its employees to provide premium service focused on the customer first has earned Copper and Brass Sales the position of a respected leader in the nonferrous metals industry for over 80 years.

Your responsibilities

Summary of Position

To accurately provide price and delivery for all our products to our customers in a timely and courteous fashion, utilizing organization and negotiating techniques, and applying resourcefulness and strong attention to detail while converting inquiries into orders. Answer customer questions concerning products/ services and their purchase orders. Prepare miscellaneous reports and any contract maintenance needed in a timely and effective manner.

Key Accountabilities

·  Respond to customer calls, faxes, and e-mails
·  Generate and follow up on quotes for all products
·  Process sales orders
·  Enter return orders, credits, and debits when required
·  Enter scrap return order as requested by distribution channels
·  Assist Outside Sales in obtaining customer forecasts as needed
·  Accurately implement and maintain firm metal agreements when necessary
·  Manage customer specific inventories as needed
·  Satisfy customer service issues
·  Continuously increase knowledge of company products, services, and procedures
·  Work in team environment, communicating as required with all personnel.
·  Traveling as needed to meet company goals
·  Monitor competitor products and prices.
·  Assist in quality related duties where required
·  Meets TKMNA Employee Attributes/Competencies

The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirement for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements

Your profile

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements

·  Bachelor's Degree in a related field, or comparable experience
·  Solid working knowledge of Microsoft Excel
·  Strong interpersonal skills, attention to detail, and effective listening skills

Preferred Requirements

·  1 to 2 years sales experience
·  Knowledge of products being sold by the business unit

Experience working within an SAP system

Our offer to you

We work together closely and respect each other, for over 200 years now and up till today. If that is just as important to you as it is to us, apply now!

Our offer to you

We work together closely and respect each other, for over 200 years now and up till today. If that is just as important to you as it is to us, apply now!