Industrial Account Manager (Scrap Metal)

Location: Erie, Pennsylvania, United States; on-site, full-time. Willingness to travel up to 50% and work flexible hours is required.

Company

American Iron & Metal is a family-owned global metal recycling company with more than 125 sites and 4,000 employees, operating across metal recycling, demolition, auto-parts recycling, manufacturing, and construction waste recycling.

What you will do

• Negotiate purchases of ferrous and non-ferrous scrap metal, including pricing, contracts, and shipment terms.
• Prospect industrial accounts, retailers, dealers, and demolition projects to develop new business.
• Visit new and existing customers across the assigned territory.
• Build and manage supplier relationships, lead times, inventory updates, and records.
• Coordinate with internal and external teams to support deliveries and customer service.
• Identify solutions that improve scrap recovery and meet or exceed sourcing quotas.

Requirements

• Strong sales, negotiation, communication, and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in an organized and self-motivated manner.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office or similar tools.
• Willingness to travel up to 50% and work flexible hours.

Nice to have

• Knowledge of scrap metals and market pricing trends.
• Spanish/English bilingual ability.

Culture & Benefits

• Competitive annual wage, vacation, benefits, and a 401(k) matching program.
• Annual tuition scholarship program of up to $8,500 for eligible dependents.
• Tools, support, and professional development opportunities.
• Dynamic and rewarding work environment.