Account Executive, Building Materials Sales (Illinois)

Heidelberg Materials North America; Athens (IL); On-site; USD 77,000 - 103,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) retirement plan

Comprehensive benefits package

Paid bonding leave

Paid vacation

Paid sick leave

Paid holidays

Job summary

Heidelberg Materials North America is seeking a field-based sales professional to develop and maintain strong customer relationships across three central Illinois plants in Nokomis, Fairmount, and Decatur. You will identify new opportunities, drive revenue, and ensure timely product delivery while collaborating with internal teams to exceed expectations.

Strong communication, negotiation skills, and proven sales achievement are essential.

Qualifications

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with excellent problem-solving and negotiation skills.
• Proven ability to meet and exceed sales targets.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team environment.
• Proficiency in using CRM software, pricing software, and production/sales volume planning.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain strong relationships with new and existing customers.
• Identify and pursue new sales opportunities to meet and exceed sales targets for three central Illinois plants (Nokomis, Fairmount, Decatur).
• Provide exceptional customer service and support throughout the sales process.
• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure customer satisfaction and timely delivery of products.
• Establish strategy for achieving sales goals and present sales reports and forecasts to management.

Skills

Relationship building

CRM proficiency

Negotiation

Sales targeting

Communication

Tools

CRM software

Pricing software

Volume planning tools

Job description

Heidelberg Materials North America is seeking a field-based sales professional to develop and maintain strong customer relationships across three central Illinois plants in Nokomis, Fairmount, and Decatur. You will identify new opportunities, drive revenue, and ensure timely product delivery while collaborating with internal teams to exceed expectations.

Strong communication, negotiation skills, and proven sales achievement are essential.