Materials Sales Representative Intern

Granite Construction Inc • Vancouver, WA

41d • $20 - $30

About The Position

Building a career at Granite may be the most valuable thing you could do... We hire enthusiastic, hard-working individuals for college internships and entry-level positions. With locations across the country and unique opportunities for hands-on experience, mentorship and networking, there's never been a better time to join our team. General Summary This position is a three-to-four-month assignment that supports a materials sales representative. It focuses on helping build and maintain strong relationships with potential buyers to support sales goals and ensure success.

Requirements

• High School diploma required
• Minimum of two (2) years of post-secondary education from an accredited institution- such as a vocational program, college or university
• Coursework should be focused on Business, Marketing, or a related field
• Ability to generate leads and close deals
• Good customer service, public speaking and presentation skills
• Ability to work in high production environment and respond quickly and effectively under pressure and deadlines
• Demonstrated MS Office products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.) skills
• Ability to properly manage and prioritize resources and projects
• Strong written and oral communication skills to effectively disseminate information
• Comply, understand, and support corporate safety initiatives to ensure a safe work environment
• Ability and willingness to abide by company code of conduct on a daily basis
• Valid driver's license and ability to drive for extended periods of time

Nice To Haves

• Previous sales experience is a plus

Responsibilities

• Learn how a sales representative executes business development plans for defined targets to understand strategies that drive sales objectives
• Assist in identifying and developing prospects from current clients, referrals, and other sources to help ensure sales goals are achieved
• Learn how to prepare and issue reports on pipeline, sales forecasts, and market trends to support effective plant operations
• Assist in implementing strategic marketing plans and sales objectives to contribute to departmental success
• Provide input on client programs, marketing initiatives, and work in progress to strengthen client relationships
• Assist the sales team in obtaining market information on existing construction materials competitors, including sand and gravel, crushed stone, asphalt concrete and ready-mix concrete suppliers, to understand their capabilities and offerings
• Collaborate with the sales team to interface with owners' representatives, subcontractors, and agencies to identify material needs and generate leads

Benefits

• In addition to building the next generation of builders, Granite invests in its interns by providing them access to a broad benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability insurance, flexible spending plans, as well as special programs for musculoskeletal health, mental wellness, and more.
• Interns may choose from two PPO medical plans through Anthem BlueCross, including our most popular plan, for which 100% of the premium is paid by Granite for eligible interns.
• We invest in the future of our interns by providing them with access to Granite's 401(k) plan where they are eligible for Granite's 100% employer match on the first 6% of eligible compensation that they defer into their 401(k) plan.
• Benefits may vary for positions located outside of the continental United States.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Industry: Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees