Ready-Mix Sales Rep

Job Description

Job Description

Job Summary

The Ready-Mix Sales Representative is responsible for all sales and sales-related activities in the assigned territory. Related activities include customer care, monitoring market trends, forecasting and accurate reporting.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain strong customer relationships with decision makers for selecting concrete suppliers
• Understand established models for pricing and quoting
• Develop and maintain a list of target and development customers and build strong relationships with them to meet new sales goals
• Meet or exceed new and retention sales volume goals
• Gain and maintain a reputation for sound business acumen with business owners and decision makers
• Track current trends in the national and local economy and understand the impact on the local ready-mix market
• Compile detailed competitive and industry information
• Assist customers and Quality Control to provide required mix design submittals
• Proactively maintain open communication regarding customer requirements and expectations to appropriate plant, dispatch, quality and management personnel
• Assist in the implementation of company marketing plans as needed
• Maintain accurate records of all sales and prospecting activities including sales calls, presentations, closed sales, and follow-up activities within their assigned area
• Provide timely reports, i.e., monthly activity reports and expense reports, etc.
• Assist Credit Department with collections
• Adhere to all company policies, procedures and business ethics codes and ensures that they are communicated and implemented within the team
• Attend industry-related events and participate in trade associations, Chambers of Commerce, and local economic development groups
• Share expertise and experience with other sales team members

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

Requirements / Qualifications

Preferred :

Conditions of Employment

Successful candidate must submit to post-offer pre-employment physical examination, drug / alcohol screen, and background check. Some positions require FMCSA regulated on-going drug and alcohol testing.