Asphalt Salesperson

KRC Corporation•Salem, OR

10d•Onsite

About The Position

As an Asphalt Sales Representative you are responsible to bid/quote asphalt products for public and private sector projects, establish and maintain customer relations and promote the use of asphalt products in the markets we serve. Hours per week: 40

Requirements

2 years from post high school, military, institutional or vocational environment.
2 years sales experience.

Nice To Haves

5 plus years aggregate, concrete, asphalt or construction related experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Build relationships with new customers and maintain good relationships with existing customers.
Product knowledge demonstrated through value added sales, trade shows, association meetings and events, customer questions, product quality resolution.
Ability to identify best product for customer needs.
Prepare quotes/bids for projects, relay pricing to customers, and maintain contact with all stakeholders.
Follow through with customer satisfaction on jobs awarded.
Monitor product quality during delivery and installation.
Continue expanding markets and customer base while securing new job leads.
Through project reporting periodicals, permit-issuing agencies, trade associations and customer involvement, develop leads for future projects.
Visit job sites and customers to check on progress and address any concerns as they arise.
Maintain ongoing communication with plant supervisors, dispatch and managers.
Maintain awareness of company Quality Control goals and objectives, company sales policies and procedures, changes in the marketplace, pricing, policies, quality, service and credit terms.
Edit asphalt tickets to ensure correct pricing daily
Maintain organized bid log and record of all quotes
Work with asphalt coordinator to ensure accurate pricing/invoicing and help with collections efforts.
Report customer concerns/complaints to Sales, Operations, Quality Control, Accounting staff to resolve customer issues.
Assist with employee accident/injury reporting/process.
Escort employee to doctor or for drug testing as needed.
Communicate effectively (verbal, listening, written) and work with difficult people under high stress situations.
Self-motivated, team-player with good interpersonal skills; ability to maintain positive customer relations & act courteous/respectful of others.
Troubleshoot and problem solve situations/problems (material quality, equipment operation/repair, etc.)
Ensure OSHA, EPA, DNR, safety and environmental regulation compliance.
Performs other duties assigned.