Outside Sales - Construction Products
Commercial Metals Company
- Sulphur, LA
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Day 1 benefits coverage with low cost medical, vision, dental
- Paid-time off and vacation starting Day 1
- Competitive compensation and bonuses
- Company-paid Lifestyle fund, life and disability insurance
- Company matching 401(k) plan
- Employee stock purchase plan
- Training and advancement opportunities
- Effectively communicate detailed information on products and services provided to both established and potential customers
- Prepare sales orders, detailed quotes, and assist with weekly sales reports while maintaining an expense account/cash drawer
- Provide detailed product quotes for construction projects
- Understands the scope of work and accurately communicates the information to sales
- Performs rebar material takeoffs
- Attend sales meetings, training and activities; to include performing additional duties as needed
- Collaborate with management team to deliver Gross Margin that exceeds the business plan
- Demonstrate all phases of the sales cycle, including prospecting, acquiring, identifying and qualifying customers
- Organize joint sales calls with vendors and senior sales staff while generating new business and revenue through cold calling
- Track open sales orders and process tickets to the CMC billing department while maintaining cash drawer and processing cash reports
- Must be able to use personal vehicle for occasional deliveries
- Effective listening and communication skills (verbal and written)
- Technical expertise and knowledge of company products
- Must be self-driven with an ability to respond quickly to client requests and adapt to change in a fast-paced environment
- Ability to read blueprints and contracts
- Initiative and drive in pursuing customers and building long term working relationships
- Meet critical deadlines and handle changing priorities
- Negotiation and phone skills
- Demonstrated ability to handle difficult customers with diplomacy and tact
- Proficient in MS Office Suite
- High School Diploma or GED required
- Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or Business preferred