Component Sales Representative (Broussard, LA) in Broussard, Louisiana at Rival Holdings

Ideal Steel is seeking a proactive and driven Component Sales Representative to join our team. This role focuses on building strong relationships with customers, managing sales inquiries, and growing component sales. You will play a key part in delivering outstanding customer experiences, meeting sales targets, and ensuring seamless communication across departments.

Company Overview:

At Ideal Steel, we pride ourselves on producing high-quality metal building components and fostering a collaborative, safety-first work culture. We value innovation, integrity, and precision in every aspect of our operations.

Core Value Expectations:

• Actively pursue high character, high trust, and high performance personally, corporately, and in all aspects of the position.
• Provide distinctive quality and unparalleled customer service both internally and externally.
• Demonstrate and promote integrity, respect, and teamwork.
• Invite others to help you grow through living authentically with nothing to prove, lose, or hide.
• Evidence humility by actively receiving teaching and mentoring.

As a Component Sales Representative, you will:

• Respond promptly to customer inquiries about components, providing accurate information and quotes.
• Build and maintain relationships with existing and prospective customers to grow sales opportunities.
• Process customer orders efficiently, ensuring accuracy and attention to detail.
• Collaborate with the production and logistics teams to ensure timely delivery of components.
• Identify opportunities for upselling and cross-selling other products within Ideal Steel’s portfolio.
• Maintain detailed and organized records of customer interactions, sales orders, and follow-ups.
• Track and report on sales metrics, contributing insights for continuous improvement.
• Adhere to company values and deliver Ideal Steel’s brand promise.
• Job duties include but are not limited to the above.

• High School Diploma or GED; Associate degree in business or a related field preferred.
• Previous experience in sales, customer service, or a related role (experience in manufacturing or metal building components is a plus).
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Excellent organizational skills with attention to detail.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and CRM software.
• Ability to multitask and prioritize in a fast-paced environment.
• Legal work authorization in the United States (sponsorship will not be provided for this role).
• Position based onsite.

Physical and Environmental Requirements:

The requirements listed in this job description are representative of the essential duties, responsibilities, knowledge, skills, and/or abilities as well as the environmental and physical demands an individual must meet to successfully perform this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Majority of functions are completed in an office, with periodic trips around facilities and manufacturing plant required.
• Walking, sitting, standing, bending, talking, hearing, seeing, and using hands to operate tools necessary for the job.
• Ability to lift a maximum of 25 pounds.