What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sales Intern position at Sully-Miller Contracting Co.?
Blue Diamond Materials is one of the companies that operates within Sully-Miller Contracting Co., the Colas USA subsidiary that operates throughout Southern California. We are part of Sully-Miller Companies consisting of Sully-Miller Contracting Co., Blue Diamond Materials and United Rock Products. Each company supports the other. United Rock provides the aggregate, Blue Diamond Materials provides the hot and warm mix asphalt manufacturing, and Sully-Miller Contracting executes the projects. Blue Diamond has five asphalt plants located throughout Southern California- Irwindale, Inglewood, South Gate, Sun Valley and Victorville. To learn more about Blue Diamond visit www.bluediamondasphalt.com.
The Colas USA Family of Companies provides competitive pay, outstanding benefits, career advancement opportunities, professional education, and extensive training for every employee. We pride ourselves on upholding the highest standards of safety, environmental conservation, and ethical conduct as we strive to grow our infrastructure products and services through empowering and developing our people, fostering innovation, utilizing new technology, and maximizing vertical integration at all levels of the company’s value chain. To learn more about the Colas USA Family of Companies, please visit www.colasusa.com.
Compensation
$26.00 per hour
Job Summary
The Sales Intern will support the Sales department by assisting with various tasks while gaining a foundational understanding of material products and their applications.
Main Responsibilities
The Colas USA Family of Companies provides competitive pay, outstanding benefits, career advancement opportunities, professional education, and extensive training for every employee. We pride ourselves on upholding the highest standards of safety, environmental conservation, and ethical conduct as we strive to grow our infrastructure products and services through empowering and developing our people, fostering innovation, utilizing new technology, and maximizing vertical integration at all levels of the company’s value chain. To learn more about the Colas USA Family of Companies, please visit www.colasusa.com.
Compensation
$26.00 per hour
Job Summary
The Sales Intern will support the Sales department by assisting with various tasks while gaining a foundational understanding of material products and their applications.
Main Responsibilities
- Provide superior levels of customer service to each customer by understanding and meeting client needs.
- Identify and pursue new business opportunities through networking, referrals, and industry events.
- Prepare and submit accurate quotes, contracts, and pricing strategies for projects.
- Maintain detailed customer records using automated systems.
- Provide post-sale support to ensure customer satisfaction and long-term relationships.
- Shadow Sales team members and travel to various jobsites to gain hands-on experience.
- Support the Sales team by developing a pipeline of projects and coordinating job-site services.
- Monitor market trends, product innovations, and competitor activities.
- Contribute to marketing initiatives that promote products and services.
- Other duties as assigned.
- Must be actively working towards a college degree in Business, Communications, or a related field.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Exceptional interpersonal and customer service skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint
- Ability to work collaboratively in cross-functional teams.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Analytical mindset with the ability to gather and interpret data.
- Self-motivated, proactive, and eager to learn.
- Ability to handle multiple tasks and prioritize effectively in a fast-paced environment.
- Ability to utilize hands and fingers in order to type and carry reports should the need require
- Ability to stand, walk, and reach with arms and hands throughout the workday should the need arise
- Ability to climb, balance, stoop, kneel, and crouch should the need arise
- Ability to sit for a long period of time, possibly more than 90% of the workday
- Ability to see clearly or with assistance via necessary correction
- Sometimes driving long distances to job sites
- to meet the requirements of the role in which you are applying
- complete any part of the application process
- access or use the online application process and need an alternative method for applying
Salary : $26