Sales representative - aggregate operations

Description:

The Aggregate Sales Representative is responsible for sales of construction aggregates in the St Louis area. This role will work with the Sales Manager to ensure maximum market penetration at the best possible price, making every effort to develop all new markets and customers as possible - while maintaining positive relationships with existing customers.

Responsibilities:

• Typically responsible for a moderately complex plant, or a small number of plants, sites, or product lines’ sales
• Conducts regular status and strategy meetings with medium-tier customer’s management to understand their needs and link them to the organization's product/service strategies
• Serves as a point of contact for moderately complex customer account management matters involving all aspects of the business, including sales, operations, production and quality control
• Supports the Sales team in scheduling and performing product demonstrations with potential customers
• Supports the Sales team in recommending marketing strategies to target a specific region or demographic
• Supports the Quality Control team as a customer liaison regarding product specification related needs
• Identifies and executes bidding opportunities and closes opportunities to maximize profits including
• Coordinates and completes state, municipal and utility bids under advisement of Sales Manager
• Develops trusted advisor relationships with key account and customer stakeholders

Skills:

• Product Knowledge
• Problem Solving
• Proposal Writing
• Relationship Management
• Communication
• Interpersonal Skills
• Business Acumen

Required Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
• 2+ years of related experience
• Valid US driver’s license

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

This is a full-time position that regularly requires long hours and weekend work. Occasional travel will be required.