What are the responsibilities and job description for the Metal and Fabrication Sales position at Gerlinger Steel?
Gerlinger Steel is a family-owned company in Northern California that has been in continuous operation since 1929. We offer a relaxed-yet-safety conscious workplace in our two facilities in Redding and Woodland, CA. Gerlinger Steel is proud to be a tobacco, alcohol, and drug-free workplace. We place a high importance on family, maintaining an open-door policy, and staying as safe and efficient as we can. At least two Gerlinger family members are generally available at either location and are heavily involved in day-to-day activities, striving to create a personal relationship with all workers. Every job at Gerlinger Steel has been performed by at least one family member, leading to an understanding of the importance of each job in order to provide the best possible tools for your success. We want to be the company where you can make a career!
All job offers will be contingent upon the candidate passing a physical, drug test, and background check. Gerlinger Steel is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Full Time Employee Benefits
- Seven paid Holidays per year
- Vacation accrual starting at a rate of two weeks per year
- Employee base medical plan 100% paid for by Company - options available for HSA/FSA/dental/vision/accident/life and dependents
- 401(k)
- Branded clothing and safety equipment fund
Job Requirements or Preferences
- Attendance, Shift Punctuality
- Clear and professional communication via all mediums (i.e. phone, email, messaging) in the English language, Bilingual preferred
- Basic math skills such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, discounts, percentages, and able to convert fractions to decimals and decimals into fractions
- Conversant in computer operations, spreadsheet, and word processing programs. Ability to learn and use all other software and computing products assigned. 35wpm minimum typing speed.
- High level of customer service and interpersonal skills which includes establishing and maintaining rapport with customers and generates interest in offerings
- Construction or fabrication background preferred
The sales offices of Gerlinger Steel are open Monday to Friday from 7:30am to 5:30pm and the position is scheduled for 40 hours. Your day will include cultivating customer relationships including new products or services. This process will include the sale of metals, hardware, or machinery products and processing services primarily over phone or email. Additionally you will be communicating and coordinating between warehouse and processing departments to provide clarifications and status updates.
Experience Summary:
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Level 1 – Early career with basic skills. No product specialization but is competent using the order entry and inventory software. Listens to customers, answers questions, and inputs orders.
Level 2 – Skilled in one of the sales specializations: material knowledge; fabrication quoting; industrial supplies and machinery. Able to assist in research and problem solving. Makes basic buyout purchases.