Sales Representative - Construction Materials

KRC Corporation•Idaho Falls, ID

8d•Hybrid

About The Position

Knife River is seeking a driven and customer-focused Sales Representative to support our operations in the Twin Falls market. In this role, you will build strong relationships, grow your local territory, and drive sales of ready-mix concrete, aggregates, and asphalt products. This position plays a key role in delivering high-quality solutions to construction partners while supporting profitable growth within the local market. The Sales Representative is responsible for developing and maintaining customer relationships within the Twin Falls area, identifying new business opportunities, and managing projects from bid through completion. This role focuses on maximizing sales volume and profitability while ensuring exceptional customer satisfaction in the local market.

Requirements

High School diploma or GED
Strong customer service and communication skills (verbal and written)
Intermediate computer skills (Microsoft Office and sales/quoting tools)
Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines

Nice To Haves

3–5+ years of sales experience (construction materials or related industry preferred)
Experience with ready-mix concrete, aggregates, or asphalt products
Ability to read and interpret construction plans and specifications (or willingness to learn)
Experience with CRM platforms
Technical or solution-based sales experience

Responsibilities

Build and maintain relationships with contractors, subcontractors, developers, municipalities, government agencies, and supply houses within the Boise market
Prospect new business opportunities and expand market share in the local territory
Make direct calls on customers and assist with service, pricing, order placement, and product recommendations
Promote company products and services to increase sales and strengthen market presence
Monitor local construction activity, market trends, and competitor landscape
Prepare accurate quotes, bids, and project estimates using company pricing tools and software
Review project plans and specifications to determine scope and material requirements
Coordinate with operations, dispatch, and quality control teams to select appropriate materials and mix designs
Manage projects from bid award through completion, ensuring timelines, quality, and customer expectations are met
Facilitate pre-construction, construction, and post-construction meetings as needed
Serve as a trusted advisor by recommending the best products and solutions for each project
Maintain consistent communication to ensure high levels of customer satisfaction
Monitor product quality during delivery and placement
Address customer concerns related to billing, delivery, credit, or product performance
Assist with collections efforts as needed
Utilize CRM systems and sales tools to track customer activity, quotes, and reporting
Learn and implement new software programs for quoting and reporting purposes
Deliver material samples to customers or project stakeholders when required
Maintain accurate documentation of bids, projects, and customer interactions
Communicate effectively with internal teams including operations, dispatch, quality control, accounting and management
Promote and uphold Knife River’s strong safety culture
Identify and address unsafe behaviors or conditions
Attend training sessions, trade shows, and seminars to build product knowledge
Stay informed on construction industry developments in the local market