Sales Specialist

Prairie Supply Inc; Rapid City (SD); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Prairie Supply Inc in Grand Forks, ND seeks a Sales Specialist to build strong contractor relationships and promote concrete construction solutions. The role focuses on identifying customer needs, preparing quotes, processing orders, and following up on leads to drive sales growth.

You will collaborate with internal teams to ensure timely delivery, provide product guidance and basic training, and maintain accurate CRM records while representing the company professionally and safely.

Qualifications

• Strong Communication and Customer Service skills interacting with contractors and internal teams.
• Sales and Sales Management skills to generate new business and meet targets.
• Training skills to provide product demonstrations and basic usage guidance.
• Knowledge of construction or building materials, especially concrete-related products.
• Ability to work on-site, manage multiple priorities, and maintain accurate documentation in sales or CRM systems.
• Proficiency with basic computer applications and a valid driver's license for occasional visits.
• Prior sales experience in construction supply or related industry preferred; HS diploma required; further education a plus.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain relationships with contractors and construction professionals.
• Promote Prairie Supply's equipment and materials with an emphasis on concrete construction solutions.
• Identify customer needs, prepare quotes, process orders, and follow up on leads to drive sales growth.
• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure timely delivery and provide product guidance and basic training.
• Maintain accurate records in sales systems and represent Prairie Supply in a professional, safety-conscious manner.

Skills

Communication

Customer Service

Sales

Sales Management

Training

Construction Materials knowledge

On-site work

CRM documentation

Driver's license

Prior construction sales experience

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Post-secondary education in business or construction management

Tools

CRM software

Order entry systems

Job description

Company Description:

Prairie Supply Inc. is a supplier of construction equipment and materials with a strong specialization in concrete construction. For more than 40 years, the company has served contractors across the Dakotas and surrounding regions, emphasizing reliability and customer-focused service. Prairie Supply has contributed to some of the largest construction projects in the area, providing practical knowledge and support both on-site and at the planning stage. Team members work closely with hardworking contractors to help deliver projects efficiently and safely. Applicants can expect to join an experienced, industry-focused organization that values long-term relationships and technical expertise.

Role Description:

The Sales Specialist is a full-time, on-site role based in Grand Forks, ND. This position focuses on building and maintaining relationships with contractors and construction professionals, promoting Prairie Supply's equipment and materials with an emphasis on concrete construction solutions. Day-to-day tasks include identifying customer needs, preparing quotes, processing orders, and following up on leads to drive sales growth. The role also involves collaborating with internal teams to ensure timely delivery, providing product guidance and basic training to customers, and maintaining accurate records in sales systems. The Sales Specialist will represent Prairie Supply in a professional manner and support a positive, safety-conscious work environment.

Qualifications

• Candidates should possess strong Communication and Customer Service skills to interact effectively with contractors and internal teams.
• Candidates should possess Sales and Sales Management skills to generate new business, manage accounts, and meet sales targets.
• Candidates should possess Training skills to provide product demonstrations and basic usage guidance to customers.
• Knowledge of construction or building materials, especially concrete-related products, is highly beneficial.
• Ability to work on-site, manage multiple priorities, and maintain accurate documentation in sales or CRM systems.
• Proficiency with basic computer applications (e.g., email, spreadsheets, order entry systems) and a valid driver's license for occasional customer visits.
• Prior sales experience in construction supply or a related industry is preferred; a high school diploma or equivalent is required, and post-secondary education in business or construction management is a plus.