Local Ready-Mix Sales Pro: Grow Market Opportunities

Knife River; Pinehurst (TX); Sur place; USD 65 000 - 95 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance

Health Savings and Flexible Spending

401(k) with Company Match

Profit Sharing

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Short-term Disability

Résumé du poste

Knife River is seeking a highly motivated Sales Representative to grow ready-mix concrete sales, develop new business opportunities, and strengthen customer relationships for the Rockdale Ready Mix plant and surrounding areas.

The ideal candidate has 3–7+ years of sales experience in construction materials, with a strong understanding of the industry, excellent negotiation and communication skills, and the ability to balance profitability with operational constraints.

Qualifications

• 3–7+ years of sales experience in ready-mix concrete, aggregates, or construction materials.
• Strong understanding of construction processes, project timelines, and concrete applications.
• Proven track record of building relationships and growing sales.

Responsabilités

• Develop and grow ready-mix concrete sales within the local market area.
• Identify and pursue new business opportunities with contractors, developers, and project owners.
• Maintain and expand relationships with existing customers to ensure repeat business.
• Actively track project pipelines, bids, and upcoming work in the territory.
• Serve as the primary contact for key accounts and jobsite stakeholders.
• Provide product knowledge, mix recommendations, and technical support.
• Conduct regular job-site visits to ensure customer satisfaction and identify additional opportunities.
• Resolve customer concerns related to pricing, delivery, and product performance.
• Develop and manage pricing strategies in alignment with company guidelines.
• Balance volume, margin, and plant capacity to maximize profitability of the operation.
• Monitor job costing and performance to ensure projects meet financial targets.
• Collaborate with leadership on strategic bidding and contract negotiations.
• Work closely with order takers, dispatch, plant personnel, and QC staff to ensure smooth execution of customer orders.
• Communicate project requirements, schedules, and special conditions to operations teams.
• Align sales efforts with plant capabilities, material availability, and trucking resources.
• Help manage demand to maintain consistent plant utilization.
• Monitor local market conditions, including competitor activity, pricing trends, and construction demand.
• Provide feedback to leadership on market opportunities and risks.
• Support forecasting and production planning efforts.

Connaissances

Relationship-building

Negotiation

Pricing/margins

Multi-project management

Communication

Problem-solving

Ownership of territory

Cross-functional collaboration

Field/office/plant mix

Adaptability/Flexibility

Formation

Bachelor's degree

Description du poste

Knife River is seeking a highly motivated Sales Representative to grow ready-mix concrete sales, develop new business opportunities, and strengthen customer relationships for the Rockdale Ready Mix plant and surrounding areas.

The ideal candidate has 3–7+ years of sales experience in construction materials, with a strong understanding of the industry, excellent negotiation and communication skills, and the ability to balance profitability with operational constraints.