Sales Leadership Trainee
Nucor Corporation

Job Details

Division: Nucor Corporation

Location: Louisville, KY, United States

Other Available Locations: Florida; Utah

Welcome to Nucor, where our unique culture sets us apart. Joining Nucor means becoming part of North America's largest steel and steel products manufacturer, offering unmatched career opportunities and stability. We are known for our innovative sustainability practices and are the continent's largest recycler. Our vibrant culture, built on personal connections and teamwork, empowers every team member with the freedom to innovate and contribute to our collective success. Experience a workplace where safety, efficiency, and meaningful personal connections define every day, enriching both our teammates and the communities we serve.

Nucor supports its teammates with top-tier benefits like Medical, Dental, Vision, and Disability Insurance, 401K and Roth accounts, Profit sharing, Pay-for-performance bonuses, Paid parental leave, Tuition reimbursement, Stock program, Scholarships and more.

Best Benefits in the Business

• Paid Weekly with Bonus and Profit Sharing
• Clearly defined career pathways with unlimited growth opportunities
• Paid Training
• Company provided uniforms and PPE
• Paid Vacation - 3 weeks after 1 year
• Paid Holidays - 10 per year and 1 personal day
• Parental Leave
• Tuition Reimbursement - $5,250 year for teammates, $2625 for spouses
• Scholarship Program - Every child of a Nucor teammate is eligible for $4000 per year
• Low-cost medical, dental, vision after 30 days
• Company-paid life and disability insurance
• Company matching 401(k) plan
• Employee stock purchase plan - we match 10% of your purchase

Go to www.Nucor.com/benefits to learn more!

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.

Hiring for following RECYCLING divisions across the country; River Metals Recycling, Trademark Metals Recycling, and Western Metals Recycling.

Louisville, KY; Tampa, FL; Salt Lake City, UT

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.

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Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree preferably in a Business discipline, Sales, Economics, Finance, or related field.
• Ability, willingness, and desire to work in a hands-on, industrial environment.
• Ability and willingness to work outside in extreme weather conditions in an industrial environment.
• Ability to build relationships, collaborate and work efficiently with team members.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Ability and willingness to travel.
• Ability and willingness to relocate after completion of the program.
• Ability to make quick decisions with confidence in an ever-changing environment.
• Exceptional communication skills to support customers and internal operations.
• Ability to work diligently and autonomously and as a member of the team.
• Prior sales and/or customer service experience.

Nucor is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer - M/F/Disabled/Vets - and a drug - free workplace

Nearest Major Market: Louisville

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