New Orleans-Based Southern Region Railroad Sales Rep

A&K Railroad Materials, Inc.; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Team-centered culture

Health & dental plans

401K plan with match

Paid Time Off

Job summary

A&K Railroad Materials, Inc. is seeking a Southern Region Sales Representative based in New Orleans, LA, to grow railroad track material sales across the region from Texas to Florida and the Gulf Coast to Tennessee.

You will work with customers, product managers, and the Southern Region Sales Manager to develop new business, manage existing accounts, and reestablish relationships with inactive customers, using ERP and data analytics to inform strategy and forecasts.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred in business administration, sales, marketing or related field.
• Proven track record in sales within railroad or related industries is a plus.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the Southern Region Sales Manager to achieve sales targets.
• Identify and quantify opportunities using ERP and data analytics.
• Develop strategic solutions tailored to each project and customer.
• Provide weekly activity updates and market feedback to management.
• Maintain strong communication with customers and internal teams.
• Develop solution-based proposals addressing customer needs.
• Represent the company at industry events and customer sites.
• Travel regionally with 8–10 overnight stays per month.

Skills

Proven sales track record

Strong communication

Negotiation skills

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business administration, sales, marketing, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Dynamics 365

ERP systems

Data analytics tools

Job description

A&K Railroad Materials, Inc. is seeking a Southern Region Sales Representative based in New Orleans, LA, to grow railroad track material sales across the region from Texas to Florida and the Gulf Coast to Tennessee.

You will work with customers, product managers, and the Southern Region Sales Manager to develop new business, manage existing accounts, and reestablish relationships with inactive customers, using ERP and data analytics to inform strategy and forecasts.