Senior Commercial Sales Representative — Metal Recycling

Job overview

The Senior Commercial Sales Representative — Metal Recycling role is an onsite, outside-sales position based in Bellwood, IL, serving Chicago and the Midwest. Pay is $75,000–$80,000 per year. Cozzi Recycling is a full-service scrap metal recycling company and mill-direct supplier of ferrous and nonferrous scrap metal. The representative grows purchasing volume and revenue by developing new accounts, managing customer relationships, and securing long-term recycling agreements. The role coordinates with operations, transportation, and scale personnel to support customer service and profitable growth.

What you'll do

• Use customer relationships and industry contacts to generate revenue
• develop territory growth strategies
• prospect and secure accounts through networking, cold calling, referrals, and events
• build relationships with industrial customers
• negotiate pricing and agreements
• monitor commodity markets and competition
• visit customer sites
• coordinate with operations, transportation, and scale personnel
• prepare sales reports and forecasts
• represent the company professionally.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

senior commercial sales representative

metal recycling

bellwood il

cozzi recycling

outside sales

scrap metal

ferrous metals

nonferrous metals

territory growth

customer relationships

$75k–$80k

5+ years sales experience

chicago and midwest

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

Requires 5+ years of successful outside sales experience in metal recycling, scrap brokerage, industrial services, waste and recycling, manufacturing-related sales, or commodity purchasing; valid driver’s license and ability to travel throughout the assigned territory.

About the employer

The Workplace Advisors is hiring for this role. Industry: All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services. Sector: 54.