SPS Sales Development Associate

SPS Companies
Manhattan, KS
Job Description
Role Overview

This is an early-career sales development role designed to prepare future Account Managers for Steel and Pipe Supply. Through a structured rotational program, participants will develop expertise in steel products, customer relationship management, market dynamics, sourcing, and operations.

What You Will Do

Participate in structured sales training and mentoring programs, support business development initiatives, conduct market research, and assist Account Managers in managing customer opportunities.

Why It Might Be a Fit

The role requires a growth mindset, ability to build relationships, lead change, critical thinking, creative problem solving, and numeric reasoning. The ideal candidate is dedicated to meeting and exceeding customer needs and expectations.

Requirements

  • Growth Mindset
  • Build relationships
  • Lead change
  • Critical thinking
  • Creative problem solving
  • Communicate clearly
  • Numeric reasoning
  • Customer Orientation
  • Ability to learn new software and program applications
  • Data management and Excel abilities

Benefits

  • Travel opportunities
  • Possible relocation opportunities
  • Structured rotational program
  • Sales training and mentoring programs
  • Market research and competitive analysis
  • Customer visits, mill visits, trade events, and industry networking opportunities
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