OUTSIDE SALES REPRESENTATIVE

Job Summary:

Knife River is a PEOPLE-first company. Our team members are the key to our success, and we are committed to giving them the tools, training and time to do their jobs productively and go home safely each day. Our goal is to build strong teams that, in turn, build strong communities. Join our growing team today!

Knife River is looking to add an Outside Sales Representative to our team in Kalama, WA!

 

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:

- Maintain regular contact with current and potential customers.

- Review plans and specifications prior to bidding, calculate and quote material prices to customers, complete project submittals

and maintain project files.

- Track and document market data relating to product and price.

- Perform on-going market analysis.

- Entertain customers and resolve customer complaints, questions, and assist in collections.

- Develop haul routes and evaluate job site access.

- Trouble shoot production and quality deficiencies.

- Develop a good working relationship with fellow team members, driver teams, and central dispatch team.

- This position will require active involvement in trade and community associations.

- Be actively involved in production & quality teams.

- Assure all safety policies and procedures.

 

Salary Range- $75,000- $95,000 

 

Minimum Qualifications:

- Excellent communication and customer service skills.

- Associates degree in related field or equivalent experience.

- Ability to obtain Quality Control Technician (QCT) and Concrete Control Technician (CCT) certification.

- Must have the ability to establish rapport with a wide variety of personality types and accept rejection.

- Ability to work safely in a busy construction environment.

- Willingness to work odd hours and Saturday’s if necessary .

- Must work as a member of a location team.

- A neat, professional appearance and a good driving record are required.

- Prefer someone with knowledge of local market area.

- Ability to speak effectively before contractors or employees of organization .

- Must be a self starter and be able to organize and manage time effectively and handle difficult situations .

- Ability to pass a pre-employment criminal background check, physical/functional exam and drug screen.

 

Benefits:

Full-time employees are eligible for the following benefits:

-Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

-Health Savings & Flexible Spending Accounts

-401K with Company Match

-Profit Sharing

-8 Paid Holidays

-Paid Time Off

-Life Insurance

-Employee Assistance Program

-Safety Incentives

-Years of Service Recognition

 

How To Apply:

To be considered for this position, candidates must complete and submit an employment application at jobs.kniferiver.com by the posting deadline noted above. If unable to complete an application online you may print and send completed application to any Knife River NW address or stop in one of our locations to complete an application. Knife River is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, age, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status or any other protected category under applicable state/federal law.

If you are an individual with a qualified disability as defined by federal, state, or local law and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application for any reason, please contact your state employment agency or you may call 541-693-5900 to speak with a human resources representative.

Subject to pre-employment drug testing and background check.

 

Veterans: Put your Skills to Work with Us!
At Knife River, we are committed to helping our military transition to civilian life. We are constantly looking to add veterans to our workforce and want to make the transition as smooth as possible. There are many jobs within the military that are transferable to our Outside Sales Representative position:

Army:
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Navy:
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Marines:
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