Search Jobs Job Description Apply now Territory Sales ManagerReq Id: 1993 Workplace Type: On-Site Job Shift: 1st Brand: Central Steel & Wire Job Location: Downers Grove Posting Start Date: 3/23/26 Summary Welcome to Central Steel & Wire, part of the Ryerson Family of Companies, where exceptional career opportunities await. As a leading provider of industrial metal products and services since 1909, we are committed to excellence and best-in-class customer service. Join our team and be a part of a legacy of excellence where your contributions will be valued and your development supported. Central Steel & Wire offers a dynamic, quality-focused environment ideal for advancing your career and making your mark in the metals industry. Are you passionate about building and nurturing customer relationships? As a Territory Sales Manager at Central Steel & Wire, you will play a pivotal role in maintaining and expanding our transactional business with both current and past customers within your designated marketplace. This dynamic position offers the opportunity to leverage your skills in relationship management and business development, ensuring that our clients receive unparalleled service and support. This role requires the candidate to be based in the Chicagoland area as the position supports a territory covering the greater Chicago area. Roles and Responsibilities Quickly builds strong relationships with contacts at all levels across a variety of functions within customer organizations, but especially with purchasing decision makers, developing customer trust and confidence in Ryerson and its representatives. Works closely with our inside sales team, credit center, inventory managers, and other departments within the company to creatively achieve both company and customer objectives. Understands and monitors the competitive environment and provides market intelligence to sales management to help shape service center sales strategies, price levels, and working capital decisions. Increases revenue from assigned customers by selling value-added services and programs; grows new business by increasing sales through profitable transactional growth. Manages customer accounts, including implementation of memorandum of understanding, margin analysis, competitive market information, and quality improvement initiatives. Develops and implements appropriate sales and commercial programs while promoting our E-Commerce capabilities. Consistently manages daily call planning execution to keep customers informed about industry economic trends and Ryersons ability to assist customers in adapting to change. All other duties as assigned or duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Requirements Bachelors degree preferred, preferably in marketing, business, or a related field of study, or related experience. Minimum of 3-5 years of previous sales experience in the metals service center industry or similar industrial sales background. Proficiency with MS Office is a must. SAP and Salesforce.com experience are highly desired. Strong business acumen with excellent customer service, interpersonal, and both oral and written communication skills. Persuasive negotiation skills with the ability to work within a team or individual environment. Effective problem-solving and conflict-resolution skills and the ability to maintain confidentiality. Highly motivated with a demonstrated ability to build strong relationships quickly. An aggressive, competitive, and self-motivated attitude is essential. Salary $66,768 - $100,152 annually plus commission. A starting salary higher than $66,768 annually is based on a level of experience and education that significantly exceeds the minimum requirements and is commensurate with the compensation scale. Benefits Central Steel & Wire offers eligible employees the following benefits: Medical, dental, and vision insurance programs Flexible spending accounts 401K plans with employer-matching contributions Tuition reimbursement Paid vacation, sick, and holidays Short-term and Long-term disability insurance Telehealth and Wellness Programs * Annual or Sales incentive plan where applicable LI-GC1 We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation, or preference), and pregnancy, age, national origin, religion, disability, or genetic information, marital status, status as a veteran, or any other federal, state, or local protected class or artificial barrier. Apply now