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ThyssenKrupp Materials NA

Sales Manager - SteelBuy

ThyssenKrupp Materials NA, Houston, Texas, United States, 77246

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Company With around 480 locations in over 40 countries, thyssenkrupp Materials Services is the biggest materials distributor and service provider in the western world. The broad service spectrum offered by the materials experts enables customers to focus on their individual core business. The area of Materials Services spans two strategic areas: global materials distribution as one-stop-shop – from steel and stainless steel, tubes and pipes, nonferrous metals and specialty materials to plastics and raw materials – and tailored services in the areas of materials management and supply chain management. An extensive omnichannel architecture offers 250,000 customers worldwide cross‑channel, round‑the‑clock access to more than 150,000 products and services. A highly efficient logistics system ensures that all requested services are smoothly integrated into customer production processes “just‑in‑time” or “just‑in‑sequence”.

Job Summary The Sales Manager – SteelBuy is responsible for driving revenue growth by building the SteelBuy marketplace from the ground up, including customer acquisition, liquidity development, and platform adoption. This role requires a hands‑on, quota‑carrying sales leader who will both originate and execute steel transactions while helping establish the foundational sales processes and infrastructure as the organisation scales.

In addition to owning pipeline development and deal execution, the Sales Manager will play a key role in building, mentoring, and scaling a high‑performing sales team over time. The role will serve as a primary voice between the market and SteelBuy's product, pricing, and leadership teams, helping shape go‑to‑market strategy, sales playbooks, and long‑term growth plans.

Key Accountabilities

Build and grow the SteelBuy marketplace by acquiring buyers and sellers and increasing transaction volume

Originate, negotiate, and execute steel transactions while maintaining direct accountability for achieving SteelBuy's overall sales and revenue targets

Develop and manage a strong sales pipeline; consistently achieve revenue and volume targets

Drive customer adoption of SteelBuy's digital tools, workflows, and pricing intelligence

Establish foundational sales processes, playbooks, and best practices to support scale

Provide real‑time market feedback to product, pricing, and leadership teams to inform platform development and go‑to‑market strategy

Support onboarding, training, and mentorship of new sales team members as the organisation grows

Maintain strong relationships across service centres, manufacturers, distributors, mills, and trading partners

Meet TKMNA Employee Attributes/Competencies

This position has been identified as "safety sensitive" by thyssenkrupp under applicable laws. Accordingly, any application for this position that is considered for employment with thyssenkrupp requires successful completion of pre‑employment drug testing, which may include testing for marijuana in accordance with any applicable federal, state, and local laws.

Qualifications Minimum Requirements:

7+ years of sales experience in steel, metals, or industrial commodities

Experience with digital marketplaces, SaaS, or platform‑based sales models

Strong understanding of steel products, pricing, and supply chains

Proven ability to manage customer relationships and close deals

Experience selling to service centres, manufacturers, or trading partners

CRM experience preferred (Salesforce or similar)

What Success Looks Like

Rapid growth in active buyers and sellers on the SteelBuy platform

Consistent achievement of revenue and volume targets

High customer engagement, repeat transactions, and retention

Strong internal collaboration and market feedback loops

Establish and scale a strong, disciplined sales organisation that enables sustained marketplace liquidity, transaction growth, and revenue performance

Key Skills & Attributes

Results‑driven and customer‑focused

Strong communication and negotiation skills

Comfortable in a fast‑paced, evolving business environment

High level of professionalism and commercial judgment

Why SteelBuy SteelBuy is transforming how steel is bought and sold through a modern, digital marketplace. This role offers the opportunity to be part of an innovative growth platform backed by the scale and stability of thyssenkrupp.

Benefits Overview

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

Life Insurance and Disability

Voluntary Wellness Programs

401(k) and RRSP programs with Company Match

Paid Vacation and Holidays

Tuition Reimbursement

And more!

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