Sales Representative

Centex-Materials; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) plan

Paid time off and holidays

Mileage reimbursement for business use

Professional development and industry

Job summary

Centex-Materials is seeking a Ready-Mix Concrete & Aggregate Sales Representative to develop and maintain customer relationships, generate sales, and grow market share for ready-mix concrete, aggregates, and related construction materials.

This role collaborates with contractors, builders, developers, project managers, and internal operations to ensure customers receive the right products and reliable service.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; bachelor's degree in business, construction, engineering, or a related field is a plus.
• 2+ years of sales experience in ready-mix concrete, aggregates, construction materials, or related industry.
• Strong understanding of construction processes and customer needs.

Responsibilities

• Develop new business and maintain relationships with existing customers.
• Sell ready-mix concrete, aggregate, and related construction materials.
• Identify upcoming construction projects and pursue new sales opportunities.
• Prepare quotations, bids, proposals, and pricing for customers.
• Monitor market conditions, competitor activity, and material pricing.
• Coordinate customer requirements with dispatch, batch plants, quality control, and operations.
• Review project specifications and recommend concrete or aggregate products.
• Track orders, deliveries, sales activity, and customer accounts.
• Resolve customer concerns and ensure high quality service.
• Conduct regular customer visits and jobsite meetings.
• Maintain accurate sales forecasts and CRM/customer records.
• Collaborate with sales, quality control, accounting, production, and transportation teams.
• Attend industry events, contractor meetings, trade shows, and networking activities.
• Meet or exceed sales, revenue, margin, and customer-retention goals.

Skills

Strong communication

Negotiation

Relationship building

Reading construction plans

Travel readiness

CRM software

Education

High school diploma

Bachelor's degree (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Office

CRM software

Job description

The Ready-Mix Concrete & Aggregate Sales Representative is responsible for developing and maintaining customer relationships, generating sales, and growing market share for ready-mix concrete, aggregates, and related construction materials. This role works closely with contractors, builders, developers, project managers, and internal operations teams to ensure customers receive the right products and reliable service.

REGULAR DUTIES

• Follow all company safety, environmental, credit, and compliance policies
• Develop new business and maintain relationships with existing customers.
• Sell ready-mix concrete, aggregate, and related construction materials.
• Identify upcoming construction projects and pursue new sales opportunities.
• Prepare quotations, bids, proposals, and pricing for customers.
• Monitor market conditions, competitor activity, and material pricing.
• Work with dispatch, batch plants, quality control, and operations to coordinate customer
  requirements.
• Review project specifications and recommend appropriate concrete or aggregate
  products.
• Track orders, deliveries, sales activity, and customer accounts.
• Resolve customer concerns and ensure a high level of customer service.
• Conduct regular customer visits and jobsite meetings.
• Maintain accurate sales forecasts and CRM/customer records.
• Collaborate with sales, quality control, accounting, production, and transportation teams.
• Attend industry events, contractor meetings, trade shows, and networking activities.
• Meet or exceed established sales, revenue, margin, and customer-retention goals.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; bachelor's degree in business, construction,
  engineering, or a related field is a plus.
• 2+ years of sales experience, preferably in ready-mix concrete, aggregates, construction
  materials, building materials, or a related industry.
• Strong understanding of construction processes and customer needs.
• Experience working with contractors, concrete contractors, homebuilders, commercial
  developers, or general contractors preferred.
• Strong communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to read construction plans, specifications, and project requirements is preferred.
• Comfortable working independently while coordinating with operations and internal
  teams.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and CRM/sales software.
• Valid driver's license and ability to travel throughout the assigned territory.
  

Preferred Skills

• Ready-mix concrete and aggregate product knowledge
• Construction-industry sales experience
• Business development and prospecting
• Pricing and contract negotiationCustomer Relationship Management
• Jobsite/project coordination
• Forecasting and pipeline management
• Excellent verbal and written communication
• Strong organization and time management

Physical & Work Environment

• This position typically involves a combination of office, customer, and construction-jobsite
  work. Regular travel throughout the assigned territory is expected. The representative may
  occasionally be exposed to construction-site conditions, including dust, noise, outdoor weather,
  and uneven terrain. Appropriate personal protective equipment may be required when visiting
  jobsites.
• Competitive base salary plus sales bonus structure
• Reimbursement for mileage incurred while using a personal vehicle for authorized business purposes, at the applicable company reimbursement rate.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) or retirement plan
• Paid time off and holidays
• Professional development and industry training
• Opportunities for Advancement

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

The Physical demands described herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions

While performing the duties of this job, the employee will be required to crawl, kneel, bend, and reach with hands and arms above the head and/or move items up to 50 lbs. Physical agility test may be required. The employee is occasionally exposed to high stress and extreme outside weather conditions

Equal Opportunity Employer

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