Commercial Sales Representative

PLM Paving and Concrete; Duplainville (WI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

PLM Paving and Concrete seeks a Commercial Sales Representative to identify, develop, and maintain client relationships in the construction and paving industry. You will own key accounts, drive revenue growth from bidding through project execution, and collaborate with estimating, operations, and project management teams to deliver competitive proposals and contracts.

Strong communication, presentation, and negotiation skills are essential to build trust at all levels of a client’s organization

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred or equivalent sales experience.
• Experience selling construction services, asphalt or concrete preferred.
• Ability to sell to managers and directors within client organizations.

Responsibilities

• Engage new and existing clients to drive revenue growth.
• Develop and maintain strong client relationships for repeat business.
• Collaborate with estimating, operations and PM teams on proposals.
• Participate in bid reviews and preconstruction meetings.
• Present proposals, negotiate contracts and close deals.
• Maintain a proactive sales pipeline and forecast opportunities.

Skills

Client relationship management

Sales and negotiation

Proposal development

Bid reviews & preconstruction

CRM software & bid tools

Forecasting & reporting

Education

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

CRM systems

Job description

The Commercial Sales Representative identifies, develops, and maintains client relationships to drive revenue growth in the construction and paving industry. This position serves as the primary relationship owner for an assigned group of client accounts, with responsibility for retention, growth, and strategic business development.

The ideal candidate understands the full construction process — from bidding and estimating to project execution — and can effectively communicate the company’s capabilities to clients. This role requires excellent communication, presentation, and negotiation skills, with the ability to build strong relationships at all levels of a client’s organization.

• Engage new and existing users to provide value around how users can be more successful with our current portfolio
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with current and potential clients, ensuring high levels of satisfaction and repeat business.
• Collaborate with estimating, operations, and project management teams to prepare accurate and competitive proposals.
• Participate in bid reviews and preconstruction meetings to align client expectations with project scope and company capabilities.
• Present proposals, negotiate contracts, and close deals with new and existing clients.
• Engage with clients regularly to understand their upcoming projects, challenges, and long-term needs.
• Proactively and efficiently manage resources with dedicated teams, virtual teams, and executive staff around opportunities to ensure successful outcomes.
• Align the overall company solution to the customer’s business needs, challenges, and technical requirements.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills: writing, editing, and presenting.
• Ability to resolve complex problems.
• Build and maintain a consistently strong pipeline.
• Attend networking events, trade shows, and industry meetings to promote company services and strengthen client relationships.
• Provide feedback to management regarding market opportunities, client feedback, and operational improvements.
• Identify new and emerging vertical markets.
• Provide a consultative sales approach to clients.
• Excellent sales, negotiation, and team building skills and techniques are required.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Qualifications (Experience, Education & Certifications, Key Attributes):

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Bachelor’s degree preferred, or relevant past experience in sales
• Experience as a direct contributor carrying an individual quota, experience selling construction services specifically asphalt or concrete is preferred.
• Ability and experience selling to Manager and Director levels within the organization
• Experience managing and directing the entire project cycle from beginning to close
• Candidate will be strategic in finding new business using technical knowledge and skillset
• Creation and execution of quarterly and annual business plans
• Good management presence, communication skills, and credibility
• Proven track record of consistently meeting or exceeding assigned annual/quarterly goals and targets
• Attentive to forecasting and business reporting responsibilities
• At least an intermediate level in using Microsoft Office products. Especially Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
• Technological orientation to utilize all software solutions for CRM, bid preparation and job cost.

Physical Requirements: (Each to have one of the following based on the position: Never, Rarely, Occasionally, Constantly)

• Remaining in a stationary position, often standing or sitting for prolonged periods: Occasionally
• Moving about to accomplish tasks at a worksite or moving from one worksite to another: Constantly
• Moving self in different positions to accomplish tasks in various environments, such as stooping, kneeling, or crouching: Rarely
• Adjusting, moving and lifting objects in all directions: Rarely
• Talking and hearing to communicate with others: Constantly
• Seeing to perform job duties at close range, such as monitors or screens: Constantly
• Seeing to perform job duties at a distance, such as driving or operating equipment: Occasionally
• Repeating motions that may include the wrists, hands and/or fingers: Constantly
• Ascending or descending ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, poles and the like: Rarely
• Operating machinery and/or power tools: Rarely
• Operating motor vehicles or heavy equipment: Occasionally
• The ability to travel regionally or nationally: Occasionally

Physical Demands:

• Sedentary work that primarily involves sitting/standing: Constantly
• Light work that includes moving objects up to 20 pounds: Occasionally
• Medium work that includes moving objects up to 50 pounds: Occasionally
• Heavy work that includes moving objects up to 100 pounds or more: Rarely

Working Conditions:

• Low temperatures: Rarely
• High temperatures: Occasionally
• Outdoor elements such as precipitation and wind: Occasionally
• Noisy environments: Occasionally
• Hazardous conditions: Rarely
• Shift work, to include overnight work: Never
• Office environment: Constantly

Pave America and it's companies offers a comprehensive, competitive, and inclusive set of health, financial and other benefits that support your total well-being.

Pave America is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, relationship or association with a protected veteran (spouses or other family members), genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.