Sales Leadership Program

Need to Know:

Basic Job Functions:

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.

The goal of the Sales Leadership Program is to learn all facets of the scrap buying process and assume a Buyer role upon completion.

• 6-12 months hands-on, in-depth training in one Geographic Region.
• Learn and be expected to model our “Safety First” Culture including OSHA and Safety programs.
• Responsible for developing and supporting relationships with accounts to effect best possible service to customers.
• Gain a confident understanding of the scrap recycling market through customer visits, time spent in scrap yards, and mentor shadowing.
• Become an expert in your regions marketplace and communicate your market forecast to your team.
• Interact with various levels of corporate personnel, customers, vendors/suppliers, and teammates to resolve problems, and ensure steady delivery of products purchased or sold.
• Master conflict resolution and relationship management skills.
• Remain current with the scrap metal recycling industry by reading publications and participating in trade associations.
• Expect frequent travel.
• Relocating after the program is required. 
• Expect to work outside in extreme weather conditions in an industrial environment. 

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree preferably in a Business discipline, Sales, Economics, Finance, or related field.
• Exceptional communication skills to support customers and internal operations.
• Ability to build relationships, collaborate and work efficiently with team members.
• Exceptional organizational skills, customer service, and be highly adaptable.
• Be able to make quick decisions with confidence in an ever-changing environment.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Have a continuous improvement mindset and be able to creatively problem solve.
• Have ability to interface effectively with customers and teammates.
• Previous leadership experience.
• Previous sales and/or customer service experience.
• Ability to work diligently and autonomously and as a member of the team.

Our Commitment to a Drug Free Workplace:

Employment is contingent upon successfully passing a pre-employment drug screening, which includes both urine and hair follicle testing.