Account Manager

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San Francisco, CA, USA
Hybrid
75K-100K Annually
Entry level
Utilities
The Role
Manage supplier relationships with catalytic converter vendors through regular in-person visits, inspect and handle converters, negotiate pricing, identify new suppliers, track market pricing trends, and coordinate with operations and logistics to ensure purchasing and shipping run smoothly.
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Company Description

American Iron & Metal (AIM) is a family-owned company and recognized global leader in the metal recycling industry with more than 125 sites and 4000 employees worldwide. We have continued to prosper for the last eight decades thanks to the dedication of our employees and the ongoing trust and support of our customers. 
 
Become part of team AIM, a growing team with an entrepreneurial spirit who has over the years evolved into a successful and multifaceted company with business divisions that include metal recycling, decommissioning and demolition, auto-parts sales and recycling, manufacturing of solder assemblies, construction waste recycling, and production of customized industrial and mining products. 
 
We take pride in doing good things for the environment to help create a greener, more sustainable future for all. 

It’s simple; we do it right. We AIM for excellence. 

Job Description

We’re looking for a hands-on, physically active Account Manager who’s ready to make a real impact in the metal recycling industry. In this role, you’ll work directly with catalytic converter suppliers in your territory by building relationships, securing competitive pricing, and helping drive our company’s growth through active, in‑the‑field engagement.

What You’ll Do:

  • Building and maintaining strong relationships with suppliers through regular in‑person visits and attentive service.
  • Identifying new supplier opportunities and assessing their operations on-site to secure competitive purchasing.
  • Inspecting catalytic converters for quality and compliance, with regular physical tasks such as lifting, loading, and transporting converters as part of daily operations.
  • Staying current on market trends and pricing shifts to guide smart buying and negotiations.
  • Negotiating directly with suppliers and preparing accurate, timely bids based on field insights.
  • Coordinating with operations and logistics teams to keep purchasing, processing, and shipping running smoothly.

Qualifications

To join our team:

  • You have a bachelor’s degree in business, marketing, or a related field (preferred).
  • You have experience in account management, business development, or sales, ideally in metal recycling or automotive.
  • You have strong negotiation, relationship‑building, and communication skills.
  • You have an analytical mindset and can interpret market and pricing data to guide decisions.
  • You are a proactive problem‑solver who can handle supplier issues with good judgment.
  • You have proficiency with CRM tools, Microsoft Office, and basic data analysis, and you are self‑motivated and results‑driven; knowledge of catalytic converters or related regulations is a plus.

Additional Information

What we offer:

  • Competitive total compensation of $75K–$100K+ (including base salary and incentive compensation), along with vacation, benefits, and a 401(k) matching program
  • Annual AIM tuition scholarship program of up to $8,500 per eligible dependents
  • The tools, training, and support needed to succeed in your role and grow your career
  • Access to a company vehicle for business travel
  • A dynamic and rewarding work environment that is also a lot of fun!

Skills Required

  • Experience in account management, business development, or sales
  • Ability to perform physical tasks such as inspecting, lifting, loading, and transporting converters
  • Strong negotiation, relationship-building, and communication skills
  • Analytical mindset with ability to interpret market and pricing data
  • Proficiency with CRM tools, Microsoft Office, and basic data analysis
  • Bachelor's degree in business, marketing, or related field
  • Experience in metal recycling or automotive industry
  • Knowledge of catalytic converters or related regulations
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The Company
Hamilton, Ontario
950 Employees
Year Founded: 1936

What We Do

American Iron & Metal (AIM) is a family-owned, Canada-based company founded in 1936. Since that day, AIM has grown to be recognized as one of the World’s most sophisticated metal recyclers, specializing in the recovery and recycling of scrap metal by-products. With the growth and support of our 4,000+ valued employees, we have evolved into a successful and multifaceted company with a global footprint and over 125 sites worldwide. The primary reason? An effective and thorough development strategy. Today, AIM’s operations are headed by its founder’s successors: Herbert, Ronald, and Ricky Black, who have vowed to uphold the company’s long-established standards for quality. From its humble Canadian origins, we have grown to become a sophisticated leader in ferrous and non-ferrous metal recycling (AIM Recycling), decommissioning & demolition (Delsan AIM), auto-parts sales & recycling (AIM Kenny U-Pull), manufacturing of solder assemblies (AIM Global Solder Solutions), construction waste recycling (AIM Eco-Centre), and production of customized industrial & mining products (AIM Minesource)

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