Available Position (Company name withheld)

Sales Representative - Steel Distribution

AL
Full Time
Mid Level

Birmingham International Forest Products (BIFP) is a leading wholesale distributor of building materials serving customers across North America. As part of the Forest City Trading Group family of companies, BIFP combines the entrepreneurial spirit of a trading desk with the stability of an employee-owned organization.

Our team is built around strong relationships, market expertise, and a drive to win. We operate in fast-moving markets where initiative, responsiveness, and creative problem solving make a real impact. If you enjoy building connections, learning an industry, and creating opportunities through sales, BIFP offers an environment where you can grow your career while being rewarded for your results.

The Opportunity

BIFP is seeking a Sales Representative to help grow our steel distribution business. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys building relationships, developing new business, and working in a fast-paced sales environment.

In this role, you will identify new opportunities, support customers in the construction and distribution markets, and build a long-term book of business. Success comes from proactive outreach, strong customer service, and the ability to understand customer needs and deliver solutions.

What You’ll Do

  • Build and manage relationships with customers across the construction and distribution industries

  • Identify and develop new business opportunities through outreach, networking, and market research

  • Support customers with product information, pricing, and order coordination

  • Work closely with internal teams to ensure smooth execution and customer satisfaction

  • Stay informed on market trends, pricing dynamics, and customer needs

  • Grow and maintain a profitable book of business


What We’re Looking For

  • Experience in sales, distribution, or construction-related industries preferred

  • Background in steel, reinforcing products, or building materials is a plus

  • Strong relationship-building and communication skills

  • Self-motivated with a proactive approach to generating business

  • Comfortable working in a performance-driven sales environment

  • Ability to learn quickly and operate independently


Why BIFP

  • Entrepreneurial, high-energy sales culture

  • Opportunity to build and grow your own book of business

  • Performance-driven compensation with strong earning potential

  • Supportive team environment within a respected industry leader

  • Backing of Forest City Trading Group, one of North America’s largest wholesale building material distributors

Equal Opportunity Employer.

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