What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sales Representative position at County Materials Family of Companies?
The County Materials Family of Companies manufactures and delivers concrete construction products to meet the demand for growing communities. Since 1946,we'verelied on our talented and dedicated team members to provide reliable products with personalized service.
We're hiring a Sales Representative to join County Materials in Madison, WI.
Job Summary:
Sales Representatives engage contractors and customers to strengthen the company's position within the markets it serves. This role is responsible for maintaining and growing existing customer accounts, building long-term relationships, developing new business opportunities, and driving sales of designated products.
Job Duties & Responsibilities:
- Maintain strong, effective relationships with existing customers to drive increased sales and revenue
- Identify, prospect, and develop new customer opportunities, accurately document activities in CRM systems
- Collaborate with customers and contractors to develop sales strategies, specifications, and project opportunities
- Support local, regional, and national sales and promotional initiatives
- Analyze market trends and customer needs to identify opportunities and develop action plans
- Drive sales of assigned product lines in alignment with company objectives
- Prepare and present sales project updates, forecasting, and prospecting activity for regular review meetings
- Serve as a professional representative of the company at customer sites, job sites, and industry-related activities
- Perform other duties as assigned.
COUNTY Core Competencies: The expected behaviors of all COUNTY team members that align with Our Values and Our Commitments:
- Integrity & Organizational Awareness
- Customer First Focus
- Results Driven Orientation
- Teamwork, Safety & Collaboration
- Problem Solving & Decision Making
- Creativity & Innovation
Job-Based Competencies:
- Business and Industry Analysis
- Product Analysis
- Overarching Sales Delivery
- Demand Generation
- Developing Leads into Sales & Growing Accounts
Experience & Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree preferred, or equivalent combination of education, training, and work experience
- Previous sales experience preferred; experience in construction, building materials, or related industries is a plus
- Knowledge of masonry, concrete, hardscape, or similar product lines preferred
- Familiarity with industry specifications and standards (e.g., ASTM) preferred
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and experience using CRM systems; ability to work with numerical and sales data.
- Strong analytical, organizational, and problemsolving skills
- Selfmotivated, resultsdriven, and able to work independently
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Valid driver's license with a satisfactory driving record
Work Environment:
- Combination of office-based work, customer visits, and construction site visits
- Exposure to outdoor environments and varying weather conditions
- Travel required: typically regional, within state of assigned territory.
- Typical work schedule: This role routinely operates outside a traditional Monday-Friday daytime schedule. Evenings, weekends, and overnight travel are frequently required to support customer events, relationshipbuilding activities, and industry trade shows.
Physical & Work Expectations:
An individual in this position must be able to successfully perform the essential duties and responsibilities listed above. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.
- Ability to handle samples and products up to 50 pounds.
- Frequent standing, walking, bending, reaching, or handling materials / equipment.
- Occasional climbing, kneeling, crawling, or lifting / moving up to 50 pounds.
- Ability to concentrate, follow detailed instructions, communicate effectively, and safely perform job duties.
The County Materials Family of Companies connects candidates with rewarding careers in concrete manufacturing, an industry that's growing faster than most. We work alongside individuals to leverage their skills and align them with diverse job opportunities in production, transportation, safety, finance, human resources, information technology, marketing, risk management, and more.
Military service members and veterans are encouraged to apply.
Benefits Overview:
Central Processing Corporation is the payroll and benefit service of the County Materials Family of Companies.
- Health, dental and vision insurance
- Paid Short-term & Long-term disability
- 401(k) match
- 8 Paid holidays
- Paid Time Off
- Referral rewards program
- Wellness program with rewards
- Flexible Savings Options
- Employee Assistance Program
- Paid Life Insurance
- $200 Boot Allowance
- Safety focused: GUARD for Life
- Voluntary critical illness & accident insurance
- Optional Uniform Program
English: https://hub.countymaterials.com/hubfs/Benefits.pdf
Spanish: https://hub.countymaterials.com/hubfs/Benefits-Spanish.pdf
County Materials Family of Companies is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any characteristic prohibited by federal, state and/or local laws.
We participate in E-Verify to confirm employment eligibility for all new hires.
County Materials Family of Companies are committed to providing equal opportunity in employment and advancement to all qualified individuals and, in accordance with applicable federal and state statutes and regulations, prohibiting discrimination in employment on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, pregnancy, familial status or status with regard to public assistance program, genetic information, disability, military service, protected veteran status, honesty testing, arrest record, or conviction record. The equal employment opportunity policy covers all aspects of the employment relationship including, but not limited to, recruitment, interviewing, screening, testing, selection, placement, evaluation, transfer, promotion, tenure, compensation, benefits, training, and termination.