Now Hiring - King's Material - Outside Sales Representative in Cedar Rapids, IA

Full description of the position

It’s not a job. It's challenges accepted and potential recognized. It's your first promotion. It's retiring after 25 years. It's a company becoming a family. It's built with King's.

With roots tracing back to 1882, King's Material is proud of its foundation. Built solidly on the values of quality and service, we have the experience needed to offer the highest standards in concrete, masonry, and landscaping.

As a family owned company, we have developed a family-centric culture that promotes integrity and empowerment. We hold our responsibility as industry leaders in high regard and continue to pass that responsibility down generation to generation.

SUMMARY: Responsible for promoting the sale of masonry materials for commercial and residential building contractors as well as homeowners, by establishing and maintaining accounts with masons and builders; by consulting with engineers and architects, state and local government agencies, home builders, and homeowners; and by attracting new customers and servicing current customer needs. This is a full-time salaried role and hours may fluctuate based on business needs with some Saturdays required during the peak season.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:include but are not limited to the following responsibilities. Other duties may be assigned as needed.

• Promotes a culture of Safety.
• Develop customer prospect lists and pursue sales and marketing activities to obtain new customers and to
• increase the level of business from existing customer accounts.
• Works with prospects and established customers to price and secure orders; effectively assures orders are
• fulfilled on a timely basis and customer satisfaction.
• Develops appropriate product knowledge of other products offered by the company. Promotes and sells related
• products as they are introduced.
• Coordinates and conducts promotional seminars.
• Maintains current information on the activities and products of competitors and maintains current marker
• share/competitive products information.
• Conducts all business transactions and customer relationships in a highly ethical manner. Works closely with
• customer accounts to ensure timely collections.
• Assist with inside sales of all products.
• Responsible for keeping the vehicle washed and scheduling routine maintenance.

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED

Education, experience, and skills:

• Must exhibit a high level of understanding of masonry and building products and related construction materials
• along with previous experience in sales, merchandising, advertising, or market analysis.
• Basic understanding of construction blueprint and site/landscaping layout.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Self-motivated, able to work without direct supervision; adapt easily to diverse customer base.
• Requires sound decision making and good math skills.
• Must be able to drive a forklift.
• Basic operation knowledge of computers, calculators, and audio/visual equipment. Industry specific software experience is a plus.
• Engineering and construction background are very helpful.
• Position required travel (limited overnight), a valid drivers license, and vehicle operating ability with a good
• driving record to maintain insurability.

Physical, mental, and environmental requirements: May need to occasionally carry brick samples and retaining wall blocks weighing up to 80 pounds each. Must be able to set up demonstrations and seminars requiring moving and lifting audio/visual equipment and arranging displays with products weighing 10 – 110 pounds. Requires good vision and visual perspective including colors and shapes. Also requires walking, standing, reaching, climbing, pushing, pulling, and grasping physical activities. Position involves some exposure to seasonal Midwest weather conditions including summer heat and winter cold when at job sites.

Benefits:

• Travel Reimbursements
• Complete Insurance Coverage that includes medical, dental, vision, and more
• 401(k) with 4% employer match plus profit sharing
• Vehicle Stipend
• Mileage Reimbursement
• Paid Holidays and Generous Paid Time Off
• Annual Sales Bonus
• Annual Bonus
• Employee Discount
• Monthly Cell Phone Allowance
• Paid Professional Continuing Education Programs

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $60,000.00 - $90,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Cell phone reimbursement
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Expense account
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Mileage reimbursement
• Paid time off
• Paid training
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Travel reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Compensation package:

• Yearly bonus

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Experience:

• Sales Experience: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: In person