Sales Representative

 

Job ID:  523830

 

United Companies, is a CRH Company. Our purpose, commitment to the future, and formula for growth is to champion the safety, empowerment, and development of our employees.  We strive to be The Preferred Source of quality sand, rock, landscape products, ready-mixed concrete, asphalt, paving and construction services.  We succeed as a team by embracing integrity, mutual respect, innovation, service, sustainability, and financial strength.   

 

Sales Representative

Position Overview

The Sales Representative interacts and establishes rapport with current and prospective customers relating to the quotation, sale, and delivery of product and to promote the interests of the Company. Maintains business relationships with customers, ensuring their needs are met in a timely manner.

 

Wage Range: $75k-$85k, dependent upon experience.

 

Key Responsibilities (Essential Duties and Functions)

• Determine order status and customer intentions and relay pertinent information to appropriate departments and personnel.
• Solicit current and prospective customers’ orders for the sale and delivery of product.
• Consult with customers to assure order accuracy and appropriate use of product(s) ordered.
• Calculate order quantity to aid Production Department in adjusting delivery schedules and assure accuracy for customer.
• Attend pre-construction or pre-placement meetings to take notes and relay information to appropriate departments and personnel.
• Address customer inquiries or concerns related to Four Corners Materials products and services.
• Diagnose and resolve various types of product problems and yield discrepancies.
• Perform rudimentary takeoffs from plans and specifications at customers’ locations or On-line (internet) services.
• Attend industry related functions as directed.
• Initiate and complete all standard forms and documents.
• Accept and perform occasional reassignment of duties within or outside of Sales Department.
• Communicate frequently with Production and other departments as needed.

 

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. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

 

Education/Experience

• High School diploma or general education degree (GED) required.
• 2 - 3 years of experience preferred.
  Previous satisfactory performance in at least two of the following: Dispatcher (Central or Plant); Quality Control Technician; Professional Concrete/Delivery Driver; or Sales and Service Representative for related products.
           
  Work Requirements
• Must be proficient in Basic level of proficiency with Microsoft Excel, spreadsheet software, and Microsoft Word, word processing software.  Ability to effectively communicate using e-mail.  Working knowledge of order entry system.
• Ability to perform basic math computations relating to product properties, and pricing. Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume.
• Must be 18 years in age or older.
• Must pass pre-employment physical, drug screen and criminal background check.
• Report to the workplace dressed appropriately and ready to begin work at the designated start time.
• Strict adherence to safety requirements and procedures as outlined in the Employee Handbook.
• Willingness to work independently within in a team environment and assist the team with other duties as required.
• Must be willing to travel and work away from home when required.

    

         Knowledge/Skill Requirements

• Accountability: Is continually focused on accepting responsibility for meeting commitments, achieving optimum results, and ownership for the outcomes from actions and decisions.
• Adaptability: Personal willingness and ability to effectively work in, and adapt to changes in circumstances, tasks, responsibilities, people, environments, and conditions.
• Communication: Clearly conveys and receives messages at an appropriate level and format.
• Customer Focus: Is dedicated to meeting the expectations and requirements of internal and/or external customers.
• Integrity: hrough words and act