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Outside Sales Representative

Alaskan Copper

Portland, ORJob$62–85K/yrSeen 2 days agoSeen in employer's feed 2 days ago

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Compensation
$62–85K/yr
Location
Portland, OR
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Job overview

The Outside Sales Representative builds and grows relationships with new and existing customers, represents Alaskan Copper & Brass professionally, and expands sales and profitability through customer advocacy. The role focuses on developing accounts, prospecting for new business, negotiating orders, coordinating with internal teams, and following up on orders. Candidates must meet the stated sales, communication, negotiation, problem-solving, and other essential job requirements; a bachelor's degree is preferred.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Relationship BuildingCustomer Trust BuildingUpsellingIndustry Trend CommunicationSales ProfitabilityCross-Functional CollaborationProspectingNegotiationCall PlanningOrder Follow-UpBusiness AcumenCustomer ServiceOral CommunicationWritten CommunicationProblem SolvingConflict ResolutionConfidentialityAttention to DetailMathematical AptitudeIndependent Work

Qualifications

Pre-Employment Drug Screen1+ Years Sales ExperienceBachelor's Degree

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Paid Time Off
401(k) Match

Full job description

Alaskan Copper & Brass Company

5105 S.E. 25th Ave.

Portland, OR 97202

We will be accepting applications for this job opening only between the opening and closing dates. Individuals who meet all of the requirements will be considered for an interview. Job applications may be filled out online at www.alaskancopper.com (http://www.alaskancopper.com/)

Date Opened: September 24,2026

Job Title: Outside Sales Representative

Pay Rate: $62,000 to $85,000 annually (depending on qualifications and experience)

Hours of Work: 8:00 am to 5:00 pm

Location: 5105 S.E. 25th Ave., Portland, OR 97202

Job Summary:

Build and grow relationships with new and existing customers.

Represent the company in a courteous and professional manner. Expand sales and profitability for the company by being the customer's number one advocate and providing an amazing customer experience.

Requirements To Be Considered For Position:

  1. Application must be filled out completely by the Applicant.

  2. Pass a Pre-employment drug screen.

  3. Meet all of the Required Essential Job Skills/Experience.

Required Essential Job Skills/Experience:

  1. Quickly builds strong relationships with contacts at all levels across a variety of functions within customer organizations but especially with purchasing decision makers.

  2. Develops customer trust and confidence in Alaskan and its representatives.

  3. Increases revenue and profit from existing customers by increasing product lines or items sold, and upsells value added services.

  4. Keeps customers informed about industry and economic trends and Alaskan's ability to assist customers in adapting to change.

  5. Understands the goals and concepts of our business and incorporating these goals to achieve sales profitability targets.

  6. Works closely with our inside sales team, operations, credit center, product managers, and other departments within the company.

  7. Continuously prospects for new accounts.

  8. Creatively negotiates for orders.

  9. Manages daily call planning and execution.

  10. Expedite and follow up on orders as necessary, to best serve our customers.

Required Essential Job Functions/Duties:

  1. Minimum of 1-3 years previous sales experience in metals service center industry or similar industrial sales background/industry.

  2. Strong business acumen with excellent customer service, with both oral and written communication skills; persuasive negotiation skills.

  3. Effective problem-solving/conflict resolution skills and the ability to maintain confidentiality.

  4. Highly motivated with a demonstrated ability to build strong relationships quickly.

  5. Keen attention to detail with a strong aptitude for math.

  6. A self starter with the ability to work independently and minimal supervision.

Desired Job Skills/Experience:

Bachelor's degree preferred (ideally in marketing, business, or related field of study).

Job Accommodations:

Considered on an individual basis.

Benefits:

Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance plans.

Paid holidays and paid time off.

Life Insurance.

401(k).

Physical Requirements:

  1. This position requires the following in an 8-hour workday:

Total at One Time (hours): Total During Entire 8-Hour Day:

Standing: 10 minutes up to 1 hour

Walking: 10 minutes up to 1 hour

Sitting: 2 hours 5-7 hours

  1. Movement of objects and strength required for this job:

Lifting: Carrying:

Up to 5 lbs.: FREQUENTLY (34-66%) FREQUENTLY (34-66%)

6-10 lbs.: OCCASIONALLY (1-33%) OCCASIONALLY (1-33%)

11-20 lbs.: OCCASIONALLY (1-33%) OCCASIONALLY (1-33%)

21-25 lbs.: OCCASIONALLY (1-33%) OCCASIONALLY (1-33%)

26-50 lbs.: NEVER NEVER

  1. Required repetitive use of hands:

Simply Grasping: YES

Pushing & Pulling: NO

Fine Manipulating: YES

  1. Repetitive Actions/Movements Involving the Feet:

Right Foot: NO

Left Foot: NO

Both: NO

  1. Worker Positions Required in the Performance of this Job:

Climbing: OCCASIONALLY ( 1-33%) Balancing: NEVER

Bending: OCCASIONALLY ( 1-34%) Stooping: OCCASIONALLY ( 1-34%)

Kneeling: NEVER Crouching: OCCASIONALLY ( 1-34%)

Crawling: NEVER Reaching: OCCASIONALLY (34-66%) (at and below shoulder level)

  1. Sensory Requirements:

Talking and/or Hearing: YES

Seeing: Acuity:

Depth Perception: YES

Field of Vision: YES

Accommodation: YES

Color Vision: NO

  1. Environmental Conditions That Are Found in the Work Site:

PHYSICAL SURROUNDINGS: X Inside (75% of time)

_ Outside (75% of time)

_ Both (equal amounts)

TEMPERATURE: _ Cold (enough to cause bodily discomfort)

_ Hot (enough to cause bodily discomfort)

_ Variations (sufficient to cause bodily reactions)

WET: _ Contact with water and/or other liquids

HUMID: _ Moisture content sufficient to cause bodily discomfort

NOISE: _ Sufficient to require hearing protection

VIBRATION: _ Sufficient to cause repeated motion or continuous shock

HAZARDS: _ Risk of bodily injury present

FUMES: _ Smoke or vapors resulting from combustion or chemical reaction

ODORS: _ Toxic or non-toxic smells

TOXIC CONDITIONS: _ Exposure to disabling fumes, dusts, gases, vapors, mists or liquids that may cause bodily harm.

DUST: _ Small particles that may cause occupational disease

POOR VENTILATION: _ Exposure to drafts or insufficient movement of air

How this job compares

Set against the 2,440 open Outside Sales jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 2, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$62–85K/yr
  • US median$60–85K/yr1,048 salary ranges

This range's midpoint, $74K, is close to the US median midpoint ($75K) — in the middle half of Outside Sales salary ranges across the US.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 38 open Outside Sales jobs in Oregon and 2,440 across the US. 2% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in Oregon
Experience
This posting asks for at least 1 year of experience — less than three in four Outside Sales postings that state a minimum ask for (median 3 years, across 1,163 postings).
Education
196 of the 2,440 open Outside Sales jobs (8%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 2, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.

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