Business Development - Refurbished IT Hardware (ITAD) Job at Smith & Associates

Refurbished IT Hardware Account Representative We’re looking for a savvy, well-connected hardware sales professional who thrives in the world of enterprise IT asset recovery and resale. Your mission is to source used or surplus data center hardware (GPUs, memory, NICs, and switches) from hyperscalers, colocation facilities, and large IT environments and identify hardware that’s no longer in use but still holds residual value. Then resell that equipment to secondary market buyers such as worldwide targets, schools, refurbishers, and smaller IT operations. You’ll understand both the technical and commercial side of the hardware lifecycle and can assess these opportunities quickly and confidently. Responsibilities Identify and negotiate deals for decommissioned or surplus hardware (GPUs, memory, NICs, and switches) from data centers, colocation sites, and enterprise IT environments Maintain strong relationships with data center contacts (technicians, IT asset managers, facilities teams) Maintain a strong pipeline of both supply (data centers, hyperscalers, and OEMs) and demand (schools, refurbishers, and brokers) Collaborate with internal or external technicians to assess hardware viability and prepare for resale Track pricing trends and market demand to maximize profit margins Manage the full sales cycle from sourcing to resale, including logistics coordination and client relationship management Preferred Requirements 3+ years of experience in IT hardware sales, procurement, or asset recovery Deep familiarity with enterprise data center components (GPUs, NICs, switches, memory, etc.) Existing network of contacts in data centers, OEMs, ITADs, or refurbishers Ability to speak confidently about hardware condition and value Strong negotiation skills and comfort handling buy/sell transactions of varying sizes Self‑starter with a “hunter” mindset and a strong eye for opportunity Experience working with ITAD providers or secondary hardware marketplaces Understanding of R2/RIOS standards, e‑waste regulations, or reverse logistics Location: Fully in office at 5306 Hollister Street, Houston TX 77040 Salary range: $60-75k DOE Commission: 10% of GP, uncapped Smith is an equal opportunity employer Benefits: Medical insurance, Vision insurance, 401(k), Paid maternity leave, Paid paternity leave, Student loan assistance, Tuition assistance, Disability insurance #J-18808-Ljbffr