Sales Representative - Ready Mix Concrete

Heidelberg Materials

$92K — $123K *
Real Estate & Construction
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 2+ years of proven success in the ready-mix concrete (RMC) industry
  • Experience in project management and understanding of commercial construction contracts
  • Knowledge of concrete quality testing and ability to create submittals
  • Strong familiarity with sales analytics tools
  • Entrepreneurial mindset with a focus on ownership and accountability

Responsibilities

  • Collaborate across internal teams for timely product deliveries
  • Identify and pursue new sales opportunities with potential customers
  • Provide technical support and information on products to clients
  • Negotiate contracts and pricing agreements with a focus on value
  • Ensure compliance with safety and environmental regulations
  • Utilize CRM tools to track performance and growth opportunities
  • Deliver impactful sales presentations and manage customer inquiries

Benefits

  • Competitive wage with an annual incentive program
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage plus various health savings accounts
  • 401k retirement plan
  • Access to programs like telehealth and diabetes management
  • Paid vacation and sick leave, plus ten paid holidays
Full Job Description
Line of Business: Service & Support

Pay Range: $92,620.00 - $123,479.99

Job Description

Heidelberg Materials is on the lookout for a proactive Sales Representative to spearhead our sales and marketing initiatives for Ready-Mix Concrete. The ideal candidate will strengthen our customer base and manage their pipeline and orderbook, ensuring accurate sales volume forecasts.

What You'll Get To Do:
  • Leadership & Supervision - Collaborate with internal teams, including sales, production and logistics, to ensure timely delivery of products.
  • Customer Management - Identify and pursue new sales opportunities. Develop and maintain strong relationships with existing and potential customers.
  • Technical Services - Provide technical support and product information to customers.
  • Commercial Management - Negotiate complex contracts and pricing agreements with customers.
  • Safety and Environment - Ensure compliance with safety and environmental regulations.
  • Performance Management -Utilize CRM to ensure performance and identify growth opportunities.
  • Sales Excellence - Prepare and deliver high-impact sales presentations, quotes, and personally field any potential customer issues.
  • Process Improvement - Lead and mentor junior sales staff, sharing best practices and industry insights.
  • Market Knowledge - Monitor market trends, competitor activities, and industry developments to identify opportunities for growth
  • Strive for Team Goals: Collaborate with HM Washington Sales, Operations and Customer Service Managers to shape and execute the company's strategic plan under the leadership of the Area Manager.

Essential Experience and Skills:

Knowledge:
  • Strong awareness of the concrete industry, its operational and commercial components.
  • Entrepreneurial mindset with a high sense of ownership and accountability.
  • Solid understanding of business operations.
  • Ability to translate strategic direction into actionable medium and long-term plans.
  • Expertise in managing sales cycles, prospecting, closing, and post-sale.
  • Understanding of how to qualify and prioritize leads based on conversion rates

Skills:
  • Excellent communication skills for engaging with stakeholders at all levels.
  • Strong collaboration skills to achieve mutually beneficial outcomes across internal and external teams.
  • Ability to develop and maintain relationships across diverse stakeholder groups.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and industry-specific software.
  • Strong negotiation and influencing abilities, including contract negotiations.
  • Change management awareness and adaptability.
  • Critical thinking skills for synthesizing insights and data.
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
  • Excellent problem-solving and organizational abilities.

Education and Experience:
  • Proven track record of achievement within the RMC industry 2+ years.
  • Experience in project management.
  • Understanding of commercial construction contracts.
  • Previous experience with concrete quality testing and submittals.
  • Strong ability to achieve and exceed sales targets.
  • Familiarity with sales analytics tools to assess sales performance, customer data, and market trends.

What we have to offer
  • Competitive wage and participation in the annual incentive program
  • Medical, Dental, Vision, Health Saving Account (HSA), Health Reimbursement Account (HRA), Flexible Spending Account (FSA), Prescription Drug/Pharmacy benefit, AD&D, Short-Term & Long-Term Disability. Life insurance, Paid Bonding Leave, and Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
  • 401k - Retirement Plan.
  • Additional Programs: Teladoc (24/7/365 virtual doctor visits), Livongo (Diabetes management program), Ovia (Maternity and family planning & support), Progyny (Fertility assistance and guidance), 2nd.md (Industry-leading expert medical reviews).
  • Paid Vacation 15 days per year and Paid Sick 40 hours per year.
  • Ten paid holidays.

Conditions of Employment
  • Successful candidate must submit to post-offer pre-employment physical examination, drug/alcohol screen, and background check.
  • Applicants must be residing in and currently authorized to work in the US.

Work Environment
  • This role is expected to be in the office, but mostly out in the market, visiting plants, customer offices, job sites, and prospecting future projects.
  • Ability to operate a variety of office equipment and computer systems; visual acuity required to read, verify, and enter various data from documents related to the work.
  • Travel within the greater Seattle area.
  • Have a valid State Driver's license with a clean and insurable driving record and be capable of maintaining a clean and insurable driving record.

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