Whitby, Ontario | Remote with 50% travels
$90.000 - $110,00 CAD | 20% Global Bonus

With a vertically integrated value chain, from raw materials to refractory products and full performance-based solutions, RHI Magnesita serves customers around the world, with around 20,000 employees in 47 production sites, 7 recycling facilities and more than 70 sales offices. RHI Magnesita intends to build on its leadership in revenue, scale, product portfolio and diversified geographic presence to expand further in high growth markets.
RHI Magnesita is seeking a energetic Account Sales Manager to join our Steel Division within our Canadian team. Safety is our #1 priority, and we are committed to fostering a zero-harm culture where the health and well-being of our employees, customers, and partners always come first. In this role, you will oversee marketing and sales activities for assigned steel industry accounts, driving results that align with company goals and strategic vision. You’ll manage direct and indirect sales through the local sales and service team, lead human resource efforts, and provide essential product and system knowledge to support your team.
Responsible for maximizing sales and market share of refractory products and services within the Ontario steel industry, with a primary focus on key accounts including Gerdau Whitby, Algoma Steel, and Tenaris (Algoma Tubes). This role requires building and maintaining strong customer relationships, identifying growth opportunities, and providing technical and commercial support to customers. Regular travel is required throughout the territory, including a minimum of one onsite visit per month to Algoma Steel, with additional time spent at customer sites, Gerdau Whitby, and working from a home office. Candidates should ideally be located within reasonable proximity to Whitby, Ontario, to effectively support the assigned territory.




Maximize sales and market share of refractory products and services for steel customers in Ontario, Canada
Develop and maintain multi-level relationships across customer organizations.
Identify opportunities to increase revenue through material, service offerings, and margin optimization.
Build strong supplier–end-user relationships to ensure long-term partnerships.
Achieve customer-specific targets, including sales volume, turnover, inventory days-on-hand (DOH), and margin.
Maintain CRM records, including customer contacts, call reports, opportunities, market share, and competitor activity.
Submit reports detailing customer production, competitor movements, new projects, and market insights as needed.
Provide strategic updates on product performance, application innovations, and service enhancements.
Deliver accurate rolling forecasts for material and service needs to optimize inventory and supply chain efficiency.
Oversee demand cycles, including supplier selection, negotiations, purchasing, logistics, outage schedules, and performance tracking.
Negotiate favorable payment terms and ensure timely collections.
Coordinate daily schedules of sales activities and service personnel.
Collaborate with Technical Marketing to propose and execute trials of new materials and optimize application concepts.
Support customer refractory installation and application troubleshooting.
Travel within the designated territory and represent RHI Magnesita at trade shows,



industry events, and customer meetings.
Engineering Degree is a plus and/or experience in related industrial setting

Minimum 2 years of industrial experience, preferably involving steel production or refractories.
Robust understanding of steel manufacturing processes and customer needs.
Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills.
Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Must have excellent communication in English.
Ability to learn inventory control processes and standards
Tracking, analyzing and explaining data
Familiarity with heavy industrial environments and related safety standards.
Must be comfortable in dealing with customers from all levels
Proficiency with MS Office Suite of products, specifically MS Outlook, Excel, Word and PowerPoint
Proficiency or ability to learn the use of an ERP, MRP, or similar system for data input, output, report creation and data analysis is a plus
SAP knowledge is a plus
Supporting team members and other customers as required
Driver license and personal vehicle required
Wear Personal Protective Equipment when required, including helmet with chin strap, vest, gloves, glasses, and steel toe boots
Heavy industrial environment
RHI Magnesita is an equal opportunity employer and employs individuals regardless of race, sex, color, religion, creed, ancestry, national origin, physical handicap, age, marital status or other protected class status pursuant to applicable law. RHI Magnesita does not reject employees, or otherwise deem employees unacceptable, or take any other action for any reason prohibited by federal, state or local laws including, but not limited to, laws pertaining to employment discrimination or employee safety.

📌 Sales Manager - Work from Home / Home Office (Ottawa)
🏢 RHI Magnesita
📍 Ottawa