Marketing Manager (Building Materials Industry)

Sparrow Company

Marketing Manager (Building Materials Industry)

Indianapolis, IN
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    • Develop new accounts, and maintain and expand existing accounts to market all bulk and packaged company products in assigned geographical territory.

    • Provide assistance and sales support to customers regarding product information, mix design and other information necessary to promote usage of products.

    • Assist Credit and Customer Service Departments with resolving client concerns, questions, issues or defaults related to charges, invoices, accounts receivable and credit issues.

    • Prepare and submit reports and information summarizing marketing activities and results.

    • Assist District Sales Manager in the preparation and presentation of annual business plans, budgets and forecasts.

    • Attend trade shows and professional organizational meetings to develop relationships, gain industry knowledge and to raise visibility for company products.

    • Complete expense reports and other administrative paperwork as required by the company and management.

    Qualifications

    • BS degree in Business or Engineering, preferred

    • Five (5) years sales experience, developing new or servicing existing markets, preferably in a similar industry

    • Sales and marketing skills, including the ability to generate and convert leads

    • Negotiation and problem resolution skills, exercising a great deal of creativity

    • Ability to build and maintain professional and client relationships

    • Good organization and follow-through skills, as well as time and territory management skills

    • Knowledge of cement industry and processes, mix designs and concrete testing

    • Proficiency with MS Word, Excel and other desktop programs