Construction Sales Representative

J. F. Ahern Co.•Minneapolis, MN

11d•$117,000 - $155,000•Hybrid

About The Position

This is a great opportunity to showcase your technical and/or sales skills while playing a key role in acquiring profitable fire sprinkler work for the company by working with customers and other internal sales members. You will review bid requests and gather drawings/specs, build estimates, and prepare proposals. You will be responsible for providing timely and accurate estimates within the specifications and customer requirements of each project. The Construction Sales Representative is a technical expert and is therefore a key participant in bid/no bid decisions, in partnership with management.

Requirements

Associate Degree, or the equivalent combination of education and/or experience
Experience working in the Fire Sprinkler product line
Prior experience estimating in a construction environment is highly desirable
Experience may have been attained through other related role such as design, project management, or sales
Strong mathematical aptitude
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, deadline driven work environment
Commitment to providing exceptional customer service
Maintaining cutting edge industry knowledge
Ability to execute tasks with a great amount of detail

Responsibilities

Acquiring profitable fire sprinkler work for the company
Working with customers and other internal sales members
Reviewing bid requests and gathering drawings/specs
Building estimates
Preparing proposals
Providing timely and accurate estimates within the specifications and customer requirements of each project
Participating in bid/no bid decisions in partnership with management