Job Description

About Us
At SECURE, we lead the way in waste management and energy infrastructure, providing unmatched security and peace of mind to our clients. Our strength lies in our size, extensive network, solid reputation, industry expertise, and a relentless can-do attitude.
With an expansive infrastructure network spanning Western Canada and North Dakota, we deliver essential solutions where they are needed most. Our partnerships focus on safely recovering oil and metals, disposing of liquid and solid waste, recycling materials such as metals, water, and oil, and reclaiming contaminated land to reduce environmental footprints.
SECURE is committed to innovation, helping our customers lower costs, reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, and exceed their business, safety, and environmental goals. We go beyond expectations -- mitigating risks, reducing financial obligations, and maximizing value for our clients.
Join SECURE, where we step up to make a meaningful difference in the industries we serve and the world we share.
Your Opportunity at SECURE
As our Junior Field Buyer Representative, you will be responsible for identifying opportunities, as well as the planning and execution of the complete sale for SECURE's Metal Recycling business.
This role is based out of Red Deer Alberta.
The Team
The successful candidate will work closely with our Operations group to maintain a positive atmosphere and culture that is strong and vibrant.
Work Environment
This position gives you the ability to work flexible hours.
A Day in The Life

• Possess a comprehensive knowledge of SECURE and our operations. Knowledge of the metal recycling industry is considered an asset.
• Able to exploit business opportunities to grow SECURE's market share
• Develop a comprehensive knowledge of customers' business and corporate strategy and integrate this knowledge into all business relationships
• Possess a detailed knowledge of the market drivers and operational costs to support the development of successful bids and proposals
• Understand and partner with Operations to ensure that assigned business targets are achieved while maintaining a high standard of customer service;
• Maintain a high level of knowledge about the competitive landscape through competitor analysis
• Represent SECURE's Metals division at tradeshows, lunch and learns, conferences, industry events and other networking opportunities
• Remain up to date on relevant industry regulations and trends including, upcoming projects and innovative technologies
• Work with the business unit administrators and operations managers to effectively resolve any potential issues with payables or receivables; and
• Build and foster relationships with key stakeholders (the business and customers);
• Negotiate skillfully through tough situations with both internal and external groups, settling differences with minimal noise and without damaging relationships;
• Travel and maintain high level of performance across the entire area of operations.
• Support and facilitate cooperation across operational work groups to achieve assigned business targets
• Clearly and confidently present the complete suite of SECRE products and service lines to target customers emphasizing the key features, advantages and benefits
• Promote SECURE's safety culture
• Adapt, follow and demonstrate SECURE's vision, purpose and values

Skills, Experience & Qualifications

• A minimum of 3 years of sales, business development or client relations;
• A valid driver's license and the ability to travel is required
• Experience in preparing and submitting quotation and bid proposals
• Experience in managing a budget and achieving assigned goals
• Experience working within the Metals Recycling industry with established contacts would be considered an asset
• A strong commitment to safety and understanding of behavior-based safety culture
• Excellent selling, communication and strong customer relationship building skills
• An understanding of the principles, methods, and strategies used for promoting and selling services
• Effective communication skills, possess strong people, presentation, and technical writing skills
• Self-motivated and driven, to stay ahead of new activity coming into area plus managing existing clients
• Solid work ethic and a high level of integrity, team oriented and able to work with very little supervision
• Exceptional organizational skills, ability to meet timelines and attention to detail
• Strong computer literacy in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

What's in it for you
At SECURE, we focus on opportunities for growth and improvement; for our employees, our customers, our partners, and the communities we operate in. We are an energetic team, driven by the needs of our customers, and we care about making a meaningful contribution. We strive to attract, retain, and motivate employees by offering a competitive compensation package that recognizes employee contributions and performance.
In addition to rewarding job opportunities, we offer:

• Competitive industry wages, and compensation programs which includes:

• Employer paid benefits: health, dental & more
• Health care spending account
• Employee wellness program
• Employee savings plans

• Career progression
• A competitive employee referral program
• Industry leading safety standards
• Community investment initiatives

We believe our team's strength comes from our diversity.
Every SECURE employee has a right to feel safe and welcome. We pride ourselves on being respectful workplace where all employees have equal access to opportunity and support.
We are a trusted partner. We extend those same efforts outside of the organization through our respectful engagement with our diverse base of stakeholders in the communities in which we operate.
Applicants are not assessed on the grounds of race, national or ethnic origin, colour, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, or physical handicap. Our operations span across Canada and the United States and we actively seek out a wide range of applicants for both field operations and office roles.

Skills Required