Outside Sales Representative

CRH • Alexandria, LA

78d

About The Position

Builders Supply, A CRH company, is a leading supplier of ready mixed concrete, reinforcing steel, and building materials in Louisiana. Our focus is to provide quality products and reliable customer service with a safety-first mindset. We consider our employees our greatest strength and we make it our priority to invest in their development and well-being. When you work for Builders Supply, you are helping to support and build the infrastructure of Louisiana. As an Outside Sales Representative for Ready Mix you will acquire new business by developing strong customer relationships, maintaining an active project leads list, and creating and following up on referrals from the existing customer base. You will sell asphalt, stone, sand, and gravel to our many customers, including: DOT contractors, subcontractors, residential and commercial builders. Our team will support your efforts and cultivate your career by providing the information you need - and the independence that you want.

Requirements

• Willingness and desire to learn.
• Competitive spirit and self-motivated.
• Professional demeanor both on the phone and in person and self-awareness around others.
• Minimum 3 years previous sales experience in readymix, asphalt, stone, sand and gravel, or applicable industry.
• Bachelor's Degree in Business or related field or equivalent experience.
• Experience managing a territory in a sales representative or similar related function.
• Previous customer service experience.
• Local market knowledge with established relationships preferred.
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
• Microsoft Office proficiency - Work, Excel, Outlook, etc.
• Ability to remain organized while handling multiple projects/tasks.
• Ability to communicate with co-workers, customers, and vendors (verbal and written).
• Must have a valid driver's license.
• Must be willing to travel and work away from home when required.

Responsibilities

• Ensure Health & Safety standards are met by complying with legislation, company policies and promoting a safe work environment.
• Grow revenue with existing customers and leverage those relationships to identify other customer leads and opportunities.
• Keep up-to-date on product changes, selling strategies, competitive methods, expense control, etc.
• Establish annual sales projections by product and recommend sales programs to reach sales projections.
• Prepare job quotes for all bid work for assigned accounts, utilizing product and construction expertise to provide added value to the customer.
• Continually develop and enhance product expertise.
• Quickly and efficiently resolve customer complaints and problems.
• Actively manage and monitor business opportunities in the assigned account base to maximize revenue.
• Turn around quotes quickly and always within the customer's time requirements.
• Develop and maintain long-term, successful and loyal customer relationships.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Work with Texas Materials teammates, including estimators and area managers, to bid and acquire work.
• Represent the company with local agencies and associations involved in regulating, specifying, or purchasing construction materials.

Benefits

• An inclusive culture that values opportunity for growth, development, and internal promotion.
• Competitive base pay.
• Medical, dental and disability benefits programs.
• Group retirement savings program.
• Health and wellness programs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Nonmetallic Mineral Product Manufacturing
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees