Description
As a second-generation, family-owned enterprise, RK Industries, LLC (RK) offers a diverse range of construction, manufacturing, advanced fabrication and building services. Led by Rick and Jon Kinning, RK represents seven distinct lines of business that work together to provide seamless project collaboration. Our exclusive building methodologies, accredited safety standards and professional execution allow us to turn our customers' greatest concepts into reality.
Position and Responsibilities Overview
RK Mission Critical is seeking a results-driven Inventory Sales Specialist to lead the strategic sale of excess electrical components and miscellaneous steel inventory. This role is ideal for a dynamic, analytical sales professional with experience selling older or surplus inventory on a global scale.
The successful candidate must be adept at understanding market demand, negotiating with buyers, and structuring deals that align with our financial objectives. Additionally, this individual will be responsible for developing and maintaining a data-driven sales strategy, tracking pricing trends, and ensuring alignment with internal pricing thresholds. The ideal candidate is a self-starter with an entrepreneurial mindset, capable of working independently while aligning with our company's core values.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Develop and execute a structured sales strategy to reduce excess inventory efficiently and profitably.
- Identify and engage global buyers with an interest in surplus or discontinued inventory, leveraging existing networks and developing new sales channels.
- Analyze market pricing trends to ensure competitive pricing while mitigating financial risks.
- Build and maintain a comprehensive sales database, tracking buyer interactions, pricing negotiations, and sales outcomes relative to approved sale price thresholds.
- Negotiate deals strategically, ensuring maximum revenue retention while expediting inventory reduction.
- Collaborate with internal finance and leadership teams to provide transparency into sales progress and market conditions.
- Ensure alignment with parent company core values: Safety, Mentorship, Accountability, Relationships, and Teamwork.
- Embody our business unit's core values: Evolving, Relentless, and Accountability.
- Potential to transition into core product sales or other business roles after achieving inventory reduction objectives.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Minimum Physical Requirements:
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to: stand, sit, talk, hear, and use hands and fingers to operate a computer, telephone, and a variety of office equipment.
- Occasionally may need to reach, stoop, or kneel.
- Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision requirements due to computer work.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in business, supply chain, engineering or related field.
- 5+ years of sales experience in industrial components, electrical equipment, or surplus inventory.
- Experience working in a financially disciplined or private equity-backed organization.
- Background in supply chain management, secondary markets, or liquidation sales is a plus.
- Familiarity with modular electrical products, data centers, or industrial construction equipment is beneficial.
- Proven experience selling surplus, aged, or excess inventory, preferably in electrical components or industrial materials.
- Strong global sales network with experience navigating international markets.
- Exceptional negotiation skills with a strategic approach to balancing price optimization and sales velocity.
- Highly analytical mindset, comfortable working with financial metrics and pricing models.
- Proficient in CRM tools and sales databases to document interactions and manage pricing intelligence.
- Ability to work independently with an entrepreneurial and results-oriented mindset.
- Adaptability and willingness to transition into selling core products or other business functions after inventory sales objectives are met.
Company Benefits
- Comprehensive medical plans with HSA and FSA options for you and your family.
- Generous 401(k) plan with immediate company match - 100% vested.
- Dental and vision insurance for your well-being.
- Short-term and long-term disability plans available after one year.
- Company provided life insurance and AD&D with options for supplemental buy-ups.
- Enjoy paid time off and holidays.
- Get paid weekly for your convenience.
In-house Programs
- Elevate your skills with career development training at RK University.
- Unlock discounts on essential products and services like phones, internet and work apparel.
- Participate in fun company and team-building events.
- Make a difference with volunteering opportunities.
Partnership Programs
- Access confidential counseling for personal issues and financial advice.
- Enjoy exclusive discounts on entertainment, including amusement park tickets and restaurant specials.
Safety is Our Top Priority
- Comply with all company policies and procedures.
- All employees are accountable for safety and health and are empowered to stop work if an unsafe condition is present. Employees should immediately notify their supervisor so that the hazard may be corrected.
- RK Mechanical employees and subcontractors are required to implement and maintain all safety and health systems practices including the training requirements of RK Mechanical Orientation, shop specific orientation, CPR/First Aid/AED/Bloodborne Pathogens, Hazard Identification and Reporting, and OSHA 10.
Why RK is a Great Place to Work
At RK, we take immense pride in our diverse business units, each specializing in delivering exceptional projects, products and services to our customers. What sets us apart is our unique ability to integrate these services, providing comprehensive solutions and offering our employees ample opportunities for growth and learning across different businesses.
- RK Mechanical: commercial and industrial plumbing, mechanical, process and HVAC contracting.
- RK Steel: custom fabrication and manufacturing of structural steel and miscellaneous metals for various industries.
- RK Electrical: commercial and industrial electrical contracting and service.
- RK Water: groundwater dewatering and remediation, facilities water treatment and custom fabrication.
- RK Service: commercial and industrial building and maintenance services.
- RK Energy: custom fabrication for various industries requiring ASME and modular skidded solutions.
- RK Mission Critical: design and manufacturing for off-site constructed modular solutions.
Our commitment to excellence has been recognized with numerous awards for our outstanding performance and contributions, including high rankings in various categories from the Denver Business Journal and ABC's Top Performers by Market, illustrating our broad expertise. We've been consistently recognized as a top private company and a leading employer by ColoradoBiz Magazine, and we're proud of our long-standing position as number one in the Top 50 Family-Owned Companies since 2011.
Our strong commitment to safety, wellness and employee development has earned us prestigious accolades:
- ABC Step Awards
- ACCA Award Member
- AGC Safety Utah
- American Heart Association Fit-Friendly Worksite Award
- Wellness Workdays and Harvard Medical School Best Wellness Employer Certification
- Colorado Workforce Development Council Excellence in Apprenticeship Award
- Business Experiential Learning Commission Colorado Apprentice Award
In addition to our engagement with the community, we have been acknowledged in:
- Denver Business Journal Corporate Philanthropy rankings
- Named among The Civic 50 Colorado as one of the most community-minded companies
Each of our business units has its own impressive list of awards and recognitions, such as:
- Engineering News Record Top 20 Firms in Steel Erection
- ABC Excellence in Construction Awards
- AGC Awards for Construction Excellence
- Xcel Energy Top Trade Partner in Energy Efficiency
- USGBC LEED Program Member
- IECRM Annual Summit Awards
- MFG MagazineColorado Manufacturing Awards
We also adhere to rigorous quality standards and accreditations, including:
- ISO 9001:2015
- ISO 14001:2015
- ISO 45001:2018
- AISC certifications
As a new member of our team, you'll be joining a company that's not just award-winning but is also consistently striving to exceed expectations and deliver excellence in all we do. Become an essential part of our thriving and dynamic team, where your contributions will drive our continued success.
RK Industries, LLC is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status or any other status protected by applicable law
RK Industries
life insurance, vision insurance, paid time off, 401(k)
Mar 17, 2025 