Account Executive- Carbon / Steel Business (KS)

Position Overview:

A international Trading company is seeking a motivated Account Executive to join their company. This role will focus primarily on carbon products trading and report directly to the Department GM/Account Manager. The Account Executive will be responsible for expanding business opportunities, managing customer and supplier relationships, and supporting the department’s overall growth strategy.

Key Responsibilities:

• Drive the import and sales of cathode blocks to aluminum smelters across North America.
• Grow the graphite electrode import business with steel mills in North America.
• Deliver high‑quality commercial services and build strong, long‑term relationships with customers and suppliers.
• Support the development of new carbon product opportunities within the aluminum and steel industries.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by management.
• Address and resolve customer issues to ensure smooth business operations.
• Assist with budget preparation and track performance against targets.
• Represent the company at industry conferences and events.
• Contribute to market research, sales forecasting, and strategic planning to ensure profitability and competitiveness.
• Conduct pricing analysis to maintain competitive positioning.
• Stay informed on industry trends, emerging technologies, and customer needs; provide recommendations to suppliers.
• Collaborate with internal teams to identify and develop new business opportunities.
• Ensure compliance with internal policies and procedures, including credit applications.
• Perform other tasks as required.

Qualifications:

Required:

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Proven sales, customer service, and negotiation abilities.
• Effective collaboration skills with internal stakeholders.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving capabilities.
• Experience with budget creation, implementation, and monitoring.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.

Preferred:

• Knowledge of aluminum smelting operations.
• Knowledge of steel EAF (Electric Arc Furnace) operations.
• Japanese/English bilingual skills.
• Work Environment & Requirements
• Hybrid schedule: minimum two days per week onsite.
• Ability to work at a desk and computer for extended periods.

While performing the duties of this job you may be required to intermittently sit, stand, walk, lift 10-25 pounds if needed. You may also be required to use close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception, and peripheral vision and hearing.

Other duties assigned depending on various projects requirements.

Activ8 Recruitment & Solutions / Renaissance Resources Inc. has been a trusted leader in North American recruiting for Japanese businesses for over 25 years. We specialize in connecting top talent with companies in the Automotive, Electronics, Food & Beverage, Logistics, Manufacturing, Oil & Gas, Banking & Finance, and Entertainment industries. Our client-focused approach ensures that we understand your unique needs, whether you’re a company seeking skilled professionals or a candidate looking for the right career opportunity. By working closely with each individual, we provide tailored solutions that drive success.

We screen ALL Candidates to verify the validity of each applicant's provided information. Upon submitting your resume, we will contact only those candidates that we deem qualified for our client. If we do not contact you, we do not see the fit for the position. If we are unable to reach you in a reasonable timeframe, you will be eliminated from the pool of potential candidates.

We prioritize direct applicants; third-party resumes may not be reviewed.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $77,000.00 - $95,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: Hybrid remote in NY 10017, United States