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Outside Sales

Portland, OR

Posted: 08/18/2026 Industry: Sales Job Number: 3655792 Pay Rate: 82000/year - 100000/year

Job Description


Outside Sales Representative – Flat Rolled Steel

Territory: Tacoma to Portland

Location: Remote / Field-Based

Salary Range: $82, 000 – $140, 000 annually

Typical Hiring Range: $82, 000 – $100, 000 annually

Travel: approximately 75% driving/field time

About the Opportunity

Our client, an established steel distribution and processing company serving the Pacific Northwest, is seeking an experienced Outside Sales Representative to grow existing accounts and develop new business throughout the Seattle/Puget Sound market. This role is ideal for a motivated sales professional with flat rolled steel experience who enjoys building customer relationships and helping customers find the right processing and material solutions.

What You'll Do
  • Grow existing accounts and develop new business opportunities
  • Build strong customer relationships through regular customer visits and prospecting activities
  • Serve as a trusted resource for flat rolled steel products and processing capabilities
  • Quote pricing, lead times, and processing requirements
  • Partner with operations, quality, and inside sales teams to deliver exceptional service
  • Resolve customer concerns related to quality, delivery, and product specifications
  • Track sales opportunities and customer activity in CRM systems
  • Monitor market trends and competitive activity within the steel industry

Compensation & Benefits
  • Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • 401(k)
  • Employee Engagement Program
  • Remote Work Flexibility
  • PTO and Sick Pay awarded after 90 days of employment
  • Holiday Pay eligibility immediately

Qualifications

Required
  • 3+ years of outside sales experience in the flat rolled steel, steel processing, metals distribution, or related industrial market
  • Knowledge of steel products, processing capabilities, and manufacturing applications
  • Strong communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills
  • Ability to work independently, manage a sales territory, and achieve sales objectives
  • Proficiency with CRM systems and Microsoft Office applications
  • Valid driver's license and ability to travel throughout the assigned territory

Preferred
  • Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Supply Chain, Engineering, or a related field (equivalent combination of education, training, and relevant work experience will be considered in lieu of a degree)
  • Existing customer relationships within the flat rolled steel or metals industry
  • Knowledge of coil leveling, slitting, laser processing, forming, or other value-added steel processing services
  • Experience with ERP, order management, or inventory management systems

Additional Job Qualifications
  • Communication: Ability to read and interpret business materials, write reports, and present information to managers, customers, and teams
  • Math Skills: Proficient in calculating gross profits, sales margins and percentages; basic algebra and geometry
  • Problem-Solving: Skilled in handling practical challenges and interpreting written, oral, and diagram instructions
  • Technical Skills: Proficient in Microsoft Office; experience with ERP/order management platforms a plus
  • Work Environment: Field-based role requiring driving approximately 75% of the time

Who is Rainier Recruiting

Rainier Recruiting is a boutique, award winning national staffing agency and executive search firm. Using an approach that “treats every candidate like an executive search”, we offer positions in contract-to-hire, Full-Time, and executive search. Named the #1 Best Workplace in Washington State in 2022, recognized as a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing firm, and identified as a top recruitment firm by multiple business journals, Rainier Recruiting is fast becoming a respected company. We are no longer the “best recruiters you have never heard of”. Rainier Recruiting is also proud to share our clients have a 93% repeat business rate. Rainier Recruiting is an equal opportunity employer and service provider and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, gender, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, sexual orientation, disability, political affiliation or belief, or any other protected class. We are committed to the principles of Equal Opportunity Employment and are dedicated to making employment decisions based on merit and value, for ourselves, our client companies, and for the candidates we represent. We engage in socially conscious business practices and believe that diverse, equitable, inclusive, and non-biased talent and recruitment processes are foundational to the success of every organization that we partner with.

Meet Your Recruiter

Cece Bamburg
Senior Recruiter

Cece discovered her passion for recruiting after graduating from UCLA with a degree in Sociology and a natural curiosity for people. She enjoys connecting with people from all walks of life and finds fulfillment in helping candidates find their dream careers and being a resource throughout their job search. She also has a passion for HR and holds her PHR certification.

Outside of work, Cece loves being in the gym, going for a long run, or doing just about anything active. She’s also a big fan of live music and can frequently be found at concerts and shows, but her favorite thing in the world is spending time with her dog, Wiggle.

 

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