Charleston Area Ready-Mix Sales Leader

Knight's Companies Inc.; Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 110,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off and Holidays

401(k) with Company Match

Short-Term Disability

Long-Term Disability

Company-Paid Life Insurance

Voluntary insurance programs including

Job summary

Knight’s Companies Inc. in Charleston, SC is seeking an Area Sales Manager to lead the ready-mix concrete business across the Charleston market.

You will drive growth, build strong customer relationships, and guide a high-performing sales team to meet and exceed targets. The role requires a bachelor’s degree or equivalent, at least five years in sales leadership within construction materials, and a proven ability to manage pricing, contracts, and key accounts.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, construction management, or related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum of 5 years of progressive leadership experience in the ready-mix, aggregates, or construction materials industry.
• Proven experience in sales management, preferably within the construction materials or ready-mix concrete industry.
• Demonstrated ability to meet or exceed sales targets and business objectives.
• Strong leadership and team development skills.
• Ability to travel regularly within assigned area and occasionally outside the region as business needs require.
• Valid driver’s license with acceptable driving record in accordance with company standards.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and strategic direction to the regional ready-mix concrete sales team, ensuring alignment with company goals and customer needs.
• Drive profitable growth by developing and executing effective sales strategies tailored to both commercial and residential customer segments.
• Lead, motivate, and develop the regional sales team to achieve and exceed sales targets.
• Collaborate with the Regional General Manager to align sales initiatives, forecasts and performance goals.
• Work with the Area Operations Manager to ensure delivery of a world-class customer experience, maintaining high levels of customer satisfaction.
• Monitor market trends, competitor activities, and customer feedback to identify growth opportunities and maintain competitiveness and profitability.
• Direct the sales organization to achieve volume, margin, and customer satisfaction goals.
• Establish and maintain relationships with key accounts, contractors, and developers.
• Oversee pricing strategy, contract negotiations, and bid processes to ensure profitability and market competitiveness.
• Collaborate with marketing and technical services teams to support sales initiatives and enhance customer engagement.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business administration, construction management, or related field

Job description

Knight’s Companies Inc. in Charleston, SC is seeking an Area Sales Manager to lead the ready-mix concrete business across the Charleston market.

You will drive growth, build strong customer relationships, and guide a high-performing sales team to meet and exceed targets. The role requires a bachelor’s degree or equivalent, at least five years in sales leadership within construction materials, and a proven ability to manage pricing, contracts, and key accounts.