Chandler Concrete Company is currently seeking to immediately hire an experienced Building Supply Sales Representative in Salisbury. Primarily responsible for identifying, developing and maintaining a strategy to increase sales volume and overall market share within a specific geographic territory.
*Duties and Responsibilities*
* Represents Chandler Building Supply through Outside Sales
* Works closely with other sales representatives to help develop a reasonable but aggressive sales forecast that will enable the company to reach its profit and market share goals.
* Identifies, develops and maintains new and existing customers.
* Evaluates bid opportunities to determine the most cost-effective response and proposal.
* Works closely with operations to ensure customer volume demands can be met cost effectively and timely and to resolve issues when they arise.
* Works closely with purchasing to determine the most cost-effective way to maintain profit margin objectives.
* Meets with fellow sales representatives regularly to review short and long-term plans to meet sales, profit and market share objectives.
* Analyzes and reviews sales and financial information to identify areas of opportunity and focus.
* Handles customer questions, issues and concerns and seeks to resolve in the most cost effective and timely way possible.
* Develops a personal long-term sales and marketing plan.
* Prepares timely and accurate reports as requested.
* Attends regular sales meetings to review performance and set plans.
* Stays abreast of overall industry and market conditions and trends.
* Communicates with operations on a timely basis of changes to quantities or delivery schedules.
* Participates in local, state and national professional organizations.
* Maintains current knowledge and skills of effective and new sales and marketing techniques.
* Visits job sites regularly to receive customer feedback and ensure customer specifications are being met.
* Meets with key customers regularly to get feedback and learn of new opportunities.
* Other duties as assigned.
*Qualifications*
* HS Diploma required. Additional training/education in business, marketing, sales or construction-related curriculum preferred.
* Minimum 10 years of sales experience preferred with P/L responsibility. At least 5 years in construction or related industry experience preferred.
* Minimum of two years supervisory experience preferred.
* Demonstrated ability to develop new accounts.
* Demonstrated ability to develop a sales plan.
* Demonstrated effective communications both written and oral.
* Demonstrated proficiency with personal computers and spreadsheet software.
* Must be able to read, write, speak and understand English.
* Valid driver’s license required.
*Equipment Used*
* Car or Pick-up truck
* Copier
* Telephone
* Computer
*Physical Requirements*
* Frequent periods of sitting in vehicle.
* Frequent periods of standing and walking on even/uneven, wet/dry surfaces.
* Ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs.
* Frequent bending, stooping and kneeling.
* Occasional/frequent reaching, grabbing, pushing and pulling.
* Ability to distinguish colors.
*Environmental Conditions (PPE is provided) *
* Majority of job duties are performed outdoors.
* Occasional/frequent exposure to extremes in temperature, moisture, dust and noise.
* Occasional/frequent exposure to uneven and wet surfaces.
* Occasional/frequent exposure to chemicals, water, cement, and additives.
* Occasional exposure to moving equipment.
We offer a very competitive pay and benefits package that is based on regular market surveys as well as the overall experience and performance of each individual. We are committed to providing a benefits package that meets the needs of our employees and remains affordable for both employees and the company.
Interested applicants can apply by completing an application online at *www.chandlerconcrete.com *
_\* Please note that only candidates who most closely fit the qualifications of the position will be contacted for an interview._
*Chandler Concrete is an Equal Opportunity Employer and provides a Drug-Free Workplace*
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
* 401(k)
* 401(k) matching
* Company car
* Dental insurance
* Employee assistance program
* Employee discount
* Flexible spending account
* Health insurance
* Health savings account
* Vision insurance
Ability to Relocate:
* Salisbury, NC: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person