Ready Mix Sales Representative

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• Please note that this position is located in Ventura, CA. Relocation assistance is available. Come work for a company that has been around for over 130 years and continues to grow and play a significant role in the building of America!*
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Job Summary

• Please note that this position is located in Ventura, CA. Relocation assistance is available. Come work for a company that has been around for over 130 years and continues to grow and play a significant role in the building of America!*
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The Ready-Mix Sales Representative is responsible for all sales and sales-related activities in the assigned territory. Related activities include customer care, monitoring market trends, forecasting, and accurate reporting.

Benefits

Cal Portland is proud to offer a comprehensive, competitive benefits package that provides health and financial support to our most important resources: our employees. Your benefits are an important part of your overall compensation t’s why we give you a wide range of benefits to choose from.

• Medical, Dental, Vision
• low-cost premiums even for family coverage
• Company-paid life/AD&D insurance
• Company-paid short-term disability
• Paid sick/vacation/holiday
• 401k/Company Funded Pension Program (program is dependent upon location and job type)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Additional voluntary benefits

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain strong customer relationships with decision makers for selecting concrete suppliers
• Understand established models for pricing and quoting
• Develop and maintain a list of target and development customers and build strong relationships with them to meet new sales goals
• Meet or exceed new and retention sales volume goals
• Gain and maintain a reputation for sound business acumen with business owners and decision makers
• Track current trends in the national and local economy and understand the impact on the local ready-mix market
• Compile detailed competitive and industry information
• Assist customers and Quality Control to provide required mix design submittals
• Proactively maintain open communication regarding customer requirements and expectations to appropriate plant, dispatch, quality and management personnel
• Assist in the implementation of company marketing plans as needed
• Maintain accurate records of all sales and prospecting activities including sales calls, presentations, closed sales, and follow-up activities within their assigned area
• Provide timely reports, i.e., monthly activity reports and expense reports, etc.
• Assist Credit Department with collections
• Adhere to all company policies, procedures and business ethics codes and ensures that they are communicated and implemented within the team
• Attend industry-related events and participate in trade associations, Chambers of Commerce, and local economic development groups
• Share expertise and experience with other sales team members

Education

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Requirements/Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years sales experience, preferably in the construction materials industry
• Ability to spontaneously discuss industry, market and product knowledge in a variety of audiences
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Ability to influence and drive decision-making as appropriate
• Strong analytical skills
• Team-player both internally and externally
• Mid-level skill level with Microsoft Office Software, i.e. Word, Excel and Power Point
• Clean driving record (for last five years)

Preferred

• Experience with Public Entities (state, county, city governments, etc.)
• Background in construction and/or manufacturing of construction products
• Familiar with CRM and customer contact databases
• Familiarity with ERP - SAP

Conditions of Employment

Successful candidate must submit to post-offer pre-employment physical examination, drug/alcohol screen, and background check. Some positions require FMCSA regulated on-going drug and alcohol testing.

Seniority level

• Seniority level
  
  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type
  
  Full-time

Job function

• Job function
  
  Sales and Business Development
• Industries Wholesale Building Materials

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