Outside Marketing Representative

Commercial Metals Company; Ashland (VA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Day 1 Benefits Coverage

Paid-time Off and Vacation

Company Match 401(k) plan

Competitive Compensation and Bonuses

Company-paid Life and Disability Insurance

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Training and Advancement Opportunities

Job summary

Commercial Metals Company in Ashland, Virginia is seeking a Technical Sales Resource with over 5 years of technical sales experience. This role requires knowledge of precast concrete and civil construction plans, as well as strong presentation skills. The successful candidate will engage with customers, provide product training, and support sales teams to expand market share. The position offers competitive benefits starting from day one, including health coverage and a 401(k) plan.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in technical sales, marketing, or product support required.
• Strong ability to simplify complex technical concepts.
• Ability to troubleshoot installation or product-related issues.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a technical resource for internal sales teams, engineers, contractors, and customers.
• Interpret construction plans, specifications, and regulatory requirements.
• Provide product training and presentations to various stakeholders.
• Promote company products through presentations and trade shows.

Skills

Technical sales experience

Knowledge of precast concrete

Civil construction plans interpretation

Customer service skills

Presentation delivery skills

Microsoft Office proficiency

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent experience

Tools

CRM software

Design/CAD tools

Job description

There’s more to CMC than our products and the buildings, structures, and roads they go into. At CMC, it’s the people inside our recycling centers, fabrication plants, manufacturing facilities, steel mills and offices that make us who we are as a company. Our success comes from finding, retaining, and supporting the highest quality talent by offering:

• Day 1 Benefits Coverage with low cost Medical, Vision, Dental
• Day 1 Paid-time Off and Vacation
• 4.5% Company Match 401(k) plan
• Competitive Compensation and Bonuses
• Company-paid Life and Disability Insurance
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Training and Advancement Opportunities

Why This Job

CMC provides an excellent opportunity to learn the steel, construction reinforcement and ground stabilization industries and to grow in your career. Whether you will spend your day brainstorming in an office cubicle, operating a crane, running manufacturing equipment or troubleshooting technical obstacles, at CMC, you’ll get the training and support from your team that you need to excel in your role and reach your full potential.

What You'll Do

• Serve as a technical resource for internal sales teams, engineers, contractors, and customers.
• Interpret construction plans, specifications, and regulatory requirements to recommend appropriate products.
• Provide product training and presentations to engineering firms, DOT personnel, municipal officials, distributors, and contractors.
• Assist customers with product selection, custom configurations, load calculations, and installation best practices.
• Promote company products through presentations, lunch‑and‑learns, trade shows, jobsite visits, and industry association meetings.
• Develop or assist with technical marketing materials, such as brochures, submittals, design guides, case studies, and project profiles.
• Monitor competitor products and market trends to identify opportunities and strategic positioning.
• Work alongside sales representatives to expand market share through technical engagement.
• Support project planning, bidding, and preconstruction efforts.
• Provide specification support to ensure company products are included in engineering plans.
• Participate in key account development by offering professional technical consultation.

What You'll Need

• 5+ years of experience in technical sales, marketing, or product support required.
• Knowledge of precast concrete, RCP, stormwater systems, and relevant ASTM/AASHTO/DOT standards.
• Ability to read and interpret civil construction plans and specifications.
• Ability to simplify complex technical concepts to explain product capabilities to stakeholders.
• Skill in delivering presentations, training, and lunch‑and‑learns.
• Ability to troubleshoot installation or product‑related issues in the field.
• Strong relationship‑building and customer service skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and comfort using CRM or basic design/CAD tools.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects, travel, and deadlines.

Your Education

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent experience preferred

CMC is committed to providing equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, physical or mental disability, national origin, citizenship, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, or other status protected by federal, state or local law.