Sales Leadership Program
Location: Salt Lake City, UT; Houston, TX; Louisville, KY; Kansas City, KS; Tampa, Orlando and Miami, Florida
Compensation: $77,000 + performance based bonus
About Nucor
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.
Need to Know
- Safety is non-negotiable – Candidates must actively lead and uphold Nucor’s “Safety First” culture, including OSHA practices and daily operational safety standards.
- Structured training to Buyer role – 6-12 month hands-on development program designed to teach the full scrap buying process.
- Relationship-driven sales role – Heavy focus on building and managing customer/vendor relationships.
- Market-facing and field-based work – Time in scrap yards, customer visits, market trend learning, and frequent travel.
- Relocation required – Mobility is critical and relocation may be required after training.
Future relocation to any listed locations is REQUIRED (company paid relocation, strictly based on business need)
Cincinnati, Houston, Kansas City, Louisville, Miami, Orlando, Salt Lake City, St. Louis, Tampa
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What You’ll Do:
The Sales Leadership Program is an entry-level development role that trains individuals to become scrap buyers through hands-on experience in sales, market analysis, and customer relationship management within the recycling industry.
Participants learn Nucor’s business through field exposure, mentorship, and direct interaction with customers and operations teams.
Duties of the role include but are not limited to:
- 6-12 months hands-on, in-depth training in one Geographic Region.
- Learn and model our Safety First culture including OSHA and Safety programs.
- Develop and support relationships with accounts to provide best possible customer service.
- Gain an understanding of the scrap recycling market through customer visits and mentor shadowing.
- Become an expert in your regional marketplace and communicate market forecasts.
- Interact with customers, vendors, suppliers, and teammates to resolve problems.
- Master conflict resolution and relationship management skills.
- Remain current with the scrap metal recycling industry through publications and trade associations.
- Expect frequent travel.
- Relocating after the program is required.
- Work outside in industrial environments and extreme weather.
What We’re Looking For:
Required:
- Bachelor’s degree preferably in Business, Sales, Economics, Finance, or related field.
- Exceptional communication skills.
- Ability to build relationships and collaborate effectively.
- Exceptional organizational skills, customer service, and adaptability.
- Ability to make quick decisions with confidence.
Preferred:
- Continuous improvement mindset and creative problem solving.
- Ability to interface effectively with customers and teammates.
- Previous leadership experience.
- Previous sales and/or customer service experience.
- Ability to work autonomously and as part of a team.
- Bilingual in English and Spanish.
Pay, Benefits & Career Growth
– Paid Weekly with Bonus and Profit Sharing
– Clearly defined career pathways with unlimited growth opportunities
– Paid Training
– 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, $2,625 for spouses
– Scholarship Program – Every child of a Nucor teammate is eligible for $4,000 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
Our Commitment to a Drug-Free Workplace:
Employment is contingent upon successfully passing a pre-employment drug screening, which includes both urine and hair follicle testing.
Nucor is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer – M/F/Disabled/Vets – and a drug – free workplace