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To that end, Valbruna is constantly updating its production capabilities and experience. Essential Duties/Responsibilities: * Initiates, builds, and maintains customer relationships * Compiles lists ...

To that end, Valbruna is constantly updating its production capabilities and experience. Job Position: Material Administrator We are currently seeking a Materials Admin to provide support to our ...

To that end, Valbruna is constantly updating its production capabilities and experience. Essential Duties/Responsibilities: * Reads customer orders, work orders, shipping orders, or requisitions to ...

To that end, Valbruna is constantly updating its production capabilities and experience. Summary Manages sales activities of the organization by performing the following duties personally or through ...

To that end, Valbruna is constantly updating its production capabilities and experience. Essential Duties/Responsibilities: * Lead, mentor, and develop all metallurgical and lab personnel.

Founded in 1925 and a leader in the production of Stainless Steels, Nickel Alloys and Titanium Long products, Valbruna is a private company with 2,800 employees and an annual output of approx. 300 ...

Human Resources Intern

Fort Wayne, IN · On-site

$14.75 - $19.75/hr

To that end, Valbruna is constantly updating its production capabilities and experience. We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Human Resources Intern to support the HR team in a fast-paced ...

To that end, Valbruna is constantly updating its production capabilities and experience. Essential Duties/Responsibilities: * Reads customer orders, work orders, shipping orders, or requisitions to ...

Production Operator

Fort Wayne, IN · On-site

$16.50 - $20/hr

To that end, Valbruna is constantly updating its production capabilities and experience. Essential Duties/Responsibilities: * Interprets program sheets, instructions, and process sheets to determine ...

To that end, Valbruna is constantly updating its production capabilities and experience. Essential Duties/Responsibilities: * Reads customer orders, work orders, shipping orders, or requisitions to ...

Production Operator

Fort Wayne, IN

$16.50 - $20/hr

To that end, Valbruna is constantly updating its production capabilities and experience. Essential Duties/Responsibilities: * Interprets program sheets, instructions, and process sheets to determine ...

Human Resources Intern

Fort Wayne, IN

$14.75 - $19.75/hr

To that end, Valbruna is constantly updating its production capabilities and experience. We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Human Resources Intern to support the HR team in a fast-paced ...

Maintenance Electrician

Fort Wayne, IN · On-site

$27.75 - $35.50/hr

To that end, Valbruna is constantly updating its production capabilities and experience. * Inspect, repair, install, adjust, maintain, and wire all electrical, in the plant or assigned areas ...

To that end, Valbruna is constantly updating its production capabilities and experience. Job Summary: The Production Supervisor, Remelt is responsible for leading, planning, organizing, and directing ...

To that end, Valbruna is constantly updating its production capabilities and experience. Essential Duties/Responsibilities: * Lead, mentor, and develop all metallurgical and lab personnel.

Staff Accountant

Fort Wayne, IN · On-site

$54K - $71K/yr

To that end, Valbruna is constantly updating its production capabilities and experience. Job Summary: Responsible for general ledger, accounts receivable, fixed assets, treasury transactions, and ...

Staff Accountant

Fort Wayne, IN · On-site

$54K - $71K/yr

To that end, Valbruna is constantly updating its production capabilities and experience. Job Summary: Responsible for general ledger, accounts receivable, fixed assets, treasury transactions, and ...

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What is the difference between Valbruna vs Steelworker?

AspectValbrunaSteelworker
CredentialsTypically requires technical training or certifications in metallurgy or manufacturingRequires similar technical skills, often with certifications in steel production or safety
Work EnvironmentManufacturing plants, steel mills, or metal processing facilitiesSteel mills, fabrication shops, or manufacturing plants
Industry UsageUsed in companies producing specialty steels and alloysCommon in steel production and general metalworking industries
Search & Comparison IntentPeople comparing roles in steel manufacturing companiesIndividuals exploring careers or job opportunities in steel production

Valbruna and Steelworker roles both operate within the steel manufacturing industry, often requiring similar technical certifications and working in manufacturing environments. While Valbruna may focus on specialty steel production, Steelworkers generally work in broader steel mills or fabrication facilities. Both roles are essential in steel industry operations and are frequently compared by job seekers interested in metalworking careers.

Inside Sales Representative

Valbruna Group

Houston, TX • On-site

Full-time

Posted 4 days ago


Job description

Founded in 1925 and a leader in the production of Stainless Steels, Nickel Alloys and Titanium Long products, Valbruna is a private company with 2,800 employees and an annual output of approx. 300,000 tons of specialty steels. Production is primarily focused on Stainless Steels and Specialty Alloys, available in blooms and billets, ingots, round, square, flat, hexagonal and angle bars, wire rod, wire, reinforcement bars and threaded rods, with the expressed goal of satisfying the most sophisticated needs of the customer. To that end, Valbruna is constantly updating its production capabilities and experience.
Essential Duties/Responsibilities:
  • Initiates, builds, and maintains customer relationships
    • Compiles lists of prospective customers for use as sales leads, based on information from ad inquiries, trade shows, direct mail responses, card deck leads, aged leads, bingos, dealer resellers, business directories, Internet Web sites, and other sources.
    • Handles inbound sales lead calls to convert calls into sales.
    • Makes outbound lead follow up calls to potential and existing customers by telephone and e-mail to qualify leads and sell products and services.
  • Overcomes technical and business objections of prospective customers.
  • Determines the mark up for the material, in consideration of market conditions, competitor positions, market application, volume of order, packaging requirements, freight costs, and customer importance.
  • Responsible for determining where to source customer orders.
    • Determines whether to use floor-stock or mill production in consideration of factors such as: lead time expectations, product specifications and market applications. When production overlap exists between Italy and Fort Wayne mills, determines appropriate source based on these requirements.
    • Responsible for determining customer delivery date in consideration of factors such as: level of stock in branch warehouses as well as the mills, specifications of the product, and logistics lead times.
  • Responsible for investigating and recommending responses to customer complaints regarding material shipments and/or material claims. Recommendation may require mill review and/or negotiation with customer as well as consideration of the customer relationship.
  • Responsible for determining if and how to respond to non-partner customer orders based on the following considerations: customer importance & relationship, quantity of available stock, lead time for replacement material, and current rate of sale to partner customers. At times, may decline a sales opportunity or offer a lesser quantity than customer initially wanted to purchase.
  • Tracks stock levels.
  • Coordinates customer training.
  • Prepares reports on business transactions.
  • Contract Management.
    • Analyzes customer forecasts and develops stock and release programs for the benefit of the customer and Valbruna.
    • Makes recommendations to Sales Manager on an effective and efficient program/contract to supply materials to the customer.
  • Works with Outside Sales Representatives to keep account activities and literature up to date.

Required Skills/Abilities:
  • Strong interpersonal and communications skills. Able to effectively engage stakeholders at all levels of the organization; as well as the ability to negotiate with suppliers.
  • Ability to analyze complex information and make sound decisions.
  • Organizational skills and attention to detail are both critical for this position. Will be expected to complete assignments and tasks with both thoroughness and accuracy.
  • Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines and deal effectively with conflicting priorities.
  • Excellent problem-solving skills and a proactive approach.
  • Ability to complete job responsibilities with minimal supervision.
  • Ability to function effectively in a fast paced and, at times, stressful environment.
  • Proficient with Microsoft Office.

Education and Experience:
  • Bachelor's degree in related field preferred.
  • Three years of inside sales experience preferred.
  • Metal industry experience preferred.
U.S. Citizenship or U.S. Permanent Residency is required due to ITAR and EAR regulations.