Now Hiring - SRM Concrete - Concrete Sales Associate in Covington, GA

Full description of the position

SRM Concrete is looking for a Concrete Sales Representative. The ideal candidate will be able to identify, develop, sell and service customers in the market. They'll be responsible for generating new business, retaining/growing existing business, bidding projects, customer service, and participating in trade associations and community involvement for assigned territories. The primary emphasis will be on identifying opportunities and generating net new business. Customer target market may vary by market segment, geography, or type of customer as assigned by sales leadership.

Core Competencies:

• Competitive spirit with “hunter” type instincts for identifying and closing new projects
• Outstanding time management and project management skills (self-motivated, organized, and efficient)
• Excellent listening, negotiation, and presentation skills; Asks probing questions to understand customer pain points
• Must be adept at cold calling, qualifying then developing leads, and initiating contact with prospects
• Must understand the area and its customers. Trusted to provide unique and meaningful solutions
• Ability to maintain highest levels of professionalism and skill when dealing with high-pressure customer issues
• Proactively plan and manage schedule daily; Stay efficient and on-task despite distractions
• Skillfully create, maintain, and develop “equal business stature” customer relationships with key decision-makers
• Able to become a trusted advisor to prospects, customers, and colleagues
• Coachable spirit that seeks and embraces constructive feedback

Primary Responsibilities:

• Develop net new business by identifying and capitalizing on previously unknown opportunities through industry relationships, prospecting, cold calling, and other techniques
• Identify prospect’s decision-making process, and use that knowledge to become more involved in early project planning and material specifications with those making final buying decisions
• Drive the sales cycle from start to finish; From lead generation/qualification to quoting/closing sales through order fulfillment and post-sell follow up
• Analyze customer accounts and develop sales strategies based on their needs
• Actively communicate and collaborate with leadership to maintain accurate market outlook
• Collaborate with Billing & Credit teams to provide accurate invoicing and ensure a frictionless customer experience
• Assist Operations, Dispatch, and Quality Control teams, as required, for customer service, project status reports, and resolution of issues
• Actively participate in networking events such as community events, industry events, trade associations, meetings, seminars and non-profit activities to promote the company products and services

Qualifications:

Education/Experience/Professional Certifications:

• Bachelor’s degree preferred, but may be substituted with relevant work experience
• 5-10 years construction or related industry experience preferred
• Skilled in the use of basic computer software and web/mobile applications to accomplish daily tasks
• Experience with contractor estimating or project management preferred
• Must have a valid driver’s license and be able to safely operate a vehicle

Working Conditions:

• Operation within a professional office environment
• Driving your assigned territory and visiting job sites.
• Operation within job site which includes outdoors includes some exposure to extremes in temperature, moisture, dust, and noise
• Frequent periods of standing and walking on wet, dry, even, and uneven surfaces.
• Occasional exposure to moving equipment and machinery parts
• Routine usage of standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers and filing cabinets
• Job will require local travel almost every day. Occasional out of area travel when required.

Physical Requirements:

• Regularly required to talk or hear; frequently is required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms
• Must be able to sit and drive for extended periods of time
• Occasionally required to climb up/down ladders, steps and construction projects
• Occasionally required to balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus pay

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

• Concrete: 1 year (Preferred)
• Construction: 1 year (Preferred)
• Project Management: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Work Location: Covington, Forest Park & Monroe, GA Region

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekend availability

Application Question(s):

• What is motivating you to find a new company to work for?
• What makes you the best candidate for this position?
• Anything else you would like to add?

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Work Location: On the road