Senior Ready Mix Sales Representative

Sparrow Company

Senior Ready Mix Sales Representative

Auburn, WA
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Job Summary

    related activities in the assigned territory. Related activities include customer care, monitoring market trends, forecasting and accurate reporting.

    Benefits

    We’re proud to offer a comprehensive, competitive benefits package that provides health and financial support to our most important resources: our employees. Your benefits are an important part of your overall compensation. That’s why we give you a wide range of benefits to choose from. All regular full time employees may enroll in a variety of health and welfare plans including medical, dental and vision plans. Other benefits include life insurance, disability coverage, employee assistance program, and retirement program. The company also has a variety of voluntary benefits for employees to choose from.

    Responsibilities

    • With the sales team, develop and execute detailed annual business/sales for the assigned territory
    • Develop and deliver effective and timely proposal presentations and RFP responses
    • Understand established models for pricing and proposals
    • Source and develop developing customer referrals and relationships
    • Gain and maintain a reputation for sound business acumen with business owners and decision makers
    • Track current trends in the national and local economy and understand the impact on the local ready-mix market
    • Compile detailed competitive and industry information
    • Provide required mix design submittals
    • Proactively maintain open communication regarding customer requirements and expectations to appropriate plant, dispatch, quality and management personnel
    • Assist in the implementation of company marketing plans as needed
    • Maintain accurate records of all sales and prospecting activities including sales calls, presentations, closed sales, and follow-up activities within assigned area
    • Provide timely reports, i.e. monthly activity reports and expense reports, etc.
    • Adhere to all company policies, procedures and business ethics codes and ensures that they are communicated and implemented within the team
    • Share expertise and experience with other sales team members
    • Attend industry-related events

    Education

    BS Degree preferred

    Requirements/Qualifications

    • Minimum of 10 years of sales experience, preferably in the construction materials industry
    • Ability to spontaneously discuss industry, market and product knowledge in a variety of audiences
    • Strong formal presentation skills
    • Strong organizational and time management skills
    • Ability to influence and drive decision-making as appropriate
    • Strong analytical skills
    • Team-player both internally and externally
    • Mid-level skill level with Microsoft Office Software, i.e. Word, Excel and PowerPoint
    • Clean driving record (for last five years)

    Preferred:

    • Experience with Public Entities (state, county, city governments, etc.)
    • Background in construction and/or manufacturing of construction products
    • Familiar with CRM and customer contact databases
    • Familiarity with ERP-SAP

    Conditions of Employment

    Successful candidate must submit to post-offer pre-employment physical examination, drug/alcohol screen, and background check. Some positions require FMCSA regulated on-going drug and alcohol testing.