Outside Marketing Representative

Commercial Metals; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Day 1 Benefits Coverage

Paid-time Off and Vacation

401(k) plan with company match

$500 Annual Lifestyle Benefit

Competitive Compensation and Bonuses

Job summary

Commercial Metals is seeking a technical resource in Virginia, MN, for their steel and construction reinforcement sectors. The role involves interpreting construction plans, providing product training, and supporting sales teams with technical expertise. Candidates should have over 5 years of relevant experience, a Bachelor's in Civil Engineering is preferred. This position offers comprehensive benefits from day one, including competitive compensation, medical coverage, and a robust 401(k) plan.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in technical sales, marketing, or product support required.
• Knowledge of precast concrete, RCP, and stormwater systems.
• Ability to simplify complex technical concepts.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a technical resource for internal and external stakeholders.
• Interpret construction plans and specifications.
• Provide product training and presentations.

Skills

Technical sales experience

Civil construction plan interpretation

Customer service skills

Presentation skills

Proficiency with Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

CRM software

Basic design/CAD tools

Job description

Overview

it's what's inside that counts

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
• $500 Annual Company-paid Lifestyle Benefit
• 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

We are CMC, a Fortune 500 company at the leading edge of our industry. Our construction reinforcement and steel products have supported construction projects and structures around the world. The secret to our success? We've built our legacy by assembling a team of innovators and doers to tackle some of the most challenging construction reinforcement problems facing our world for more than 100 years - and we're just getting started.

If you're ready to join a team working to make our industry more sustainable, support the bridges, roadways, buildings and infrastructure that connects our communities, and do meaningful work, you're ready to joinCMC. Apply today and start moving your career - and our world - forward. Let's build a better world!

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.

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