Petroleum sales rep

The Sales position actively maintains and expands relationships with current and potential customers in the region. The position will be actively pursuing new business opportunities, and will need to be located in the Central Illinois area in order to perform sales calls regularly. This position will also focus on both public and private projects for commercial/industrial clients as well as General Contractors/Mechanical contractors.

Position Overview

• Identify and pursue new business development opportunities including maintaining positive client relationships to leverage future repeat business
• Prepare full cost estimates including quantity take-offs and pricing
• Participate in bid solicitation, bid package preparation and analysis
• Assist in preparation of general contract and subcontract administration
• Ability to read, understand and interpret contract documents, drawings, specifications, scopes of work and project schedules
• Facilitate the RFI process
• Ability to understand and solve complex challenges to present alternative solutions
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned

Qualifications

• 1-2 years' experience in commercial construction or petroleum industry preferred
• Prior conceptual estimating and bidding experience is preferred
• Demonstrated leadership and interpersonal skills
• Excellent communication skills - both written and verbal
• Key success factors include passion for the industry, self-motivated, strong work ethic, time management, organized, detail-oriented and creative