Junior Outside Sales Representative

 

 

Job ID:  516204

 

Pennsy Supply is a CRH company. CRH is the leading vertically integrated supplier of asphalt, aggregates, cement, ready-mix concrete, and paving and construction services in North America. Our 24,100 employees at 1,300 operating locations provide our customers with top-quality, innovative products and services.

 

Summary

Join our team as a Junior Sales Representative and play a key role in driving new business opportunities. You’ll learn the market, develop product knowledge across stone, aggregate, concrete, asphalt, and other materials, and work closely with customers to deliver solutions that meet their needs. We’re looking for a motivated professional who thrives in fast-pace environments and creating opportunities while contributing to our success in a competitive industry.

 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Responsible for own personal safety at all times as well as maintaining the highest standard of safety and quality in all aspects of the job.
• Adhere to and follow all safety rules and regulations of MSHA/OSHA/DOT and Pennsy Supply, Inc.
• Conduct daily safety assignments (area inspections, pre-shifts, JSA’s, TRACK, etc.)
• Maintain productive working relationship with customers & fellow employees.
• Establish the company as the preferred vendor by providing differential value between our company and the competition.
• Solicit/secure opportunities to price jobs and gather orders from existing customers by means of personal visits, telephone conversation, or written communication.
• Identify new markets and targets specific accounts and prospects to meet or exceed sales objectives.
• Submit daily activity / call reports concerning customer related events.
• Research construction activity in our market area and surrounding market areas.

• Other duties as assigned.

 

Other requirements

• Current Driver’s License and reliable source of transportation.
• Display a professional and courteous attitude to co-workers, supervisors, customers, and the general public at all times.
• Report to the assigned job site ready to begin work at the designated start time.
• Strict adherence to the Pennsy Supply, Inc. Safety Manual.
• Strict adherence to the Pennsy Supply, Inc. policies and procedures as outlined in the employee handbook.
• Willingness to work in a team environment and assist co-workers or supervisors with other duties as assigned.

 

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

• Excellent computer skills and proficient in Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.
• Ability to do basic math

• Able to work independently with attention to detail

• Able to follow direction and work effectively in a team environment
• Able to create (and work effectively in) a team environment

• Able to respond to stressful situations and customers in a professional, courteous manner

• Ability to effectively prioritize assignments to meet long-term and short-term deadlines
• Excellent organizational skills

• Able to write reports, document findings, and procedures, and to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public

 

Education and/or Experience

• Must have 3 years related experience in sales with construction background or combination of education and experience.

• High school Diploma or equivalent.

 

Language Skills

Able to effectively communicate in verbal and written form to employees, management, executives, and clients Must have excellent phone etiquette, speaking voice and professional appearance.

 

Mathematical Skills

Ability to add and subtract two digit numbers and to multiply and divide with 10’s and 100’s.  Ability to perform these operations using units of American money and weight measurement, volume, and distance.