• Develop new accounts, and maintain and expand existing accounts to market all bulk and packaged company products in assigned geographical territory.
• Provide assistance and sales support to customers regarding product information, mix design and other information necessary to promote usage of products.
• Assist Credit and Customer Service Departments with resolving client concerns, questions, issues or defaults related to charges, invoices, accounts receivable and credit issues.
• Prepare and submit reports and information summarizing marketing activities and results.
• Assist District Sales Manager in the preparation and presentation of annual business plans, budgets and forecasts.
• Attend trade shows and professional organizational meetings to develop relationships, gain industry knowledge and to raise visibility for company products.
• Complete expense reports and other administrative paperwork as required by the company and management.
Qualifications
• BS degree in Business or Engineering, preferred
• Five (5) years sales experience, developing new or servicing existing markets, preferably in a similar industry
• Sales and marketing skills, including the ability to generate and convert leads
• Negotiation and problem resolution skills, exercising a great deal of creativity
• Ability to build and maintain professional and client relationships
• Good organization and follow-through skills, as well as time and territory management skills
• Knowledge of cement industry and processes, mix designs and concrete testing
• Proficiency with MS Word, Excel and other desktop programs