Sales Associate

Basic Job Functions:

The Sales Associate’s responsibilities include but are not limited to serving as the primary backup for our Customer Service Representatives (inside sales) with order entry, monitoring material through the steel making process, helping with shipments, invoicing, generating sales and marketing reports, generating customer specific reports, and traveling occasionally as needed.  This position will work scheduled and unscheduled overtime.

Safety is the most important part of all jobs within Nucor; therefore, candidates must be able to demonstrate the ability to initiate, lead, and uphold safety policies, practices, procedures, and housekeeping standards at all times.

Minimum Requirements:

• At least one year of administrative office experience in sales or customer service
• Proficiency in use of computers and in use of Microsoft Office suite of programs

Minimum Qualifications:

Detailed Selection Criteria:

• Customer Service – Ability to develop key relationships.  This includes effectively anticipating and meeting customer needs and the ability to adjust approach based on the situation.
• Teamwork – Working as part of a coordinated effort with others to achieve a common goal.
• Communication – The ability to give full attention to what others are saying and communicating information so that others will understand.
• Attention to Detail – Thorough in accomplishing tasks, no matter how small they may be, and taking care to make sure that expectations are met.
• Accountability & Dependability – Monitoring/assessing performance of self, displays reliability and responsibility with work habits, is committed to fulfilling obligations, and has ability to hold others accountable for desired results.
• Problem Solving & Judgement/Decision Making – Identifying problems and analyzing or reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options in order to choose the most appropriate solution.
• Organizing, Planning, & Prioritizing Work – Developing specific goals and plans for prioritizing, organizing, and accomplishing individual work and/or the work of the team.  This includes effective time management.

• Initiative:  Being proactive with seeking out work that needs to be done and being willing to take on responsibilities and challenges.

Preferences:

• Knowledge of flat rolled steel making and the steel industry
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing or related field
• At least six months of sheet steel sales experience
• Steel accounts management experience