Inside Sales Coordinator

KRC Corporation•Sauk Rapids, MN

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Sales Coordinator is vital to Knife River Corporation's business growth strategy, acting as the primary liaison between the company and its external ready-mix concrete customers. The role combines sales coordination proficiency, administrative and financial acumen, technical knowledge, and customer service supporting the company's success. The position demands strong working relationships with team members, outside sales, dispatch, administration, leadership, customers, and contractors. Success is enhanced by self-motivation, a business growth mindset and efficiency in a fast-paced environment. Knife River is a PEOPLE-first company. Our team members are key to our success, and we are committed to giving them the tools, training, and time to do their jobs productively and go home safely each day. We are one of the 10 largest construction materials producers/contractors in the Country. Our goal is to build strong teams that, in turn, build strong communities. We are also a publicly traded company on the NYSE with the ticker symbol KNF and part of the S&P MidCap 400 index.

Requirements

2 to 5 years of inside sales experience, sales coordination, administration or customer service, preferably in construction products or heavy industry.
Strong sales acumen, financially proficient, and a results-driven mindset.
Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills, particularly in fast paced environments.
Technical proficiency in company products and ability to interpret drawings, project specifications, proposals, and contracts.
Problem-solving skills to address challenges internally and externally.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office, ERP systems, CRM, and quoting tools.
Organizational skills including time management, and administrative accuracy.
Teamwork orientation.
Accurate daily logging and routine report writing.
Mathematical skills include basic.

Nice To Haves

Bulk construction materials such as aggregate, concrete products, asphalt, or highway/infrastructure industry experience is a plus.
Bachelor’s degree in business, marketing, engineering, or related field, or equivalent industry experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Serve as a key link between customers, sales representatives, dispatch, and production to ensure timely and accurate order fulfillment.
Act as the primary customer contact, responding to inquiries regarding ready mix concrete products, including pricing, availability, and delivery schedules.
Prepare and issue accurate quotes and proposals in alignment with company pricing strategies for public and private projects.
Coordinate workflow with the Sales Manager to support account management and project execution.
Support the sales team with lead generation, follow up activities, and opportunity tracking.
Maintain accurate customer account information and document all interactions and sales activities within the CRM system.
Track material backlog, sales volumes, and revenue using company systems and reporting tools.
Assist in resolving customer concerns to ensure satisfaction and repeat business.
Coordinate daily with sales and dispatch teams to prioritize orders and support key projects.
Participate in sales training and support field sales through administrative tasks including quoting, billing adjustments, ticket editing, volume reporting, and project submittals.
Knife River’s market presence and expansion by identifying potential customers across commercial, residential, agriculture, infrastructure, and industrial sectors.
Generate and follow up on sales leads to identify new opportunities and maintain existing relationships.
Use project lead generation, reporting tools, permit agencies, trade associations, and customer involvement to develop leads.
Maintain ongoing communication with stakeholders and assist customers in selecting appropriate products.
Maintain current product knowledge, industry trends, and competitor knowledge.
Performs other duties as assigned.