This is an entry-level opportunity with comprehensive training where you’ll spend the majority of your time traveling throughout your territory, meeting with automotive businesses, recyclers, scrap yards, and industrial suppliers while learning how to develop relationships, identify purchasing opportunities, and grow AIM’s supplier network. This is not a traditional office-based position and provides hands-on training in business development, relationship building, material inspection, and hands-on field work.
What You’ll Do:
- Safely learn to handle, lift, and move material during inspections and collections.
- Learn to build strong relationships with existing and new suppliers throughout your assigned territory.
- Develop the ability to negotiate directly with suppliers and prepare accurate, timely bids based on material value.
- Learn how to evaluate catalytic converters based on market factors and assist with supplier negotiations during on-site interactions while ensuring profitability.
- Develop and maintain relationships with suppliers through regular in-person site visits and ongoing training.
- Learn to coordinate with operations and logistics teams to support the efficient processing and transportation of materials.
To join our team:
- You have a Valid Drivers License with a clean driving record
- You have an interest in developing a career in sales and are committed to learning and participating in extensive hands-on training
- You are comfortable working outdoors in all weather conditions.
- You can safely lift, carry, load and unload materials weighing up to 50 lbs on a regular basis.
- You have the ability to travel daily throughout an assigned territory with some overnight travel required.
- You have strong interpersonal skills and ability to build relationships with suppliers and customers.
- You are self motivated with the ability to work independently
What we offer:
- Competitive total compensation of $60K–$80K+ (including base salary and incentive compensation), along with vacation, benefits, and a 401(k) matching program
- Annual AIM tuition scholarship program of up to $8,500 per eligible dependents
- The tools, training, and support needed to succeed in your role and grow your career
- Access to a company vehicle for business travel
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.