Sales Trainee

50065 Heidelberg Materials Midwest Agg, Inc.; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 67,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

401(k) with match

HSA/HRA/FSA

Paid time off (vacation, sick, and 10+

Disability insurance

Equal Opportunity Employer

Job summary

Heidelberg Materials Midwest Agg, Inc. is seeking a sales support professional who will develop strong product knowledge and build relationships with customers. You will identify opportunities, assist in proposals, and support pricing and orders while learning effective sales strategies.

The role involves office work with field travel to meet clients locally. You will work with experienced sales professionals and receive hands‑on training to advance your career in sales.

Qualifications

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to engage customers effectively.
• Ability to learn quickly and adapt in a fast-paced environment.
• Demonstrated problem-solving and critical thinking capabilities.
• Self-motivated with a focus on achieving goals and delivering results.
• Collaborative mindset with a commitment to team success.

Responsibilities

• Develop strong product knowledge and understanding of customer needs.
• Build and maintain relationships with new and existing customers.
• Identify sales opportunities and assist in creating tailored solutions.
• Support the sales team with proposals, pricing, and order processing.
• Learn and apply effective sales strategies to achieve growth goals.

Skills

Strong communication

Interpersonal skills

Learn quickly

Adaptable

Problem solving

Self-motivated

Team-oriented

Job description

Line of Business: Aggregates Pay Range: $67,130.00 – $89,516.66

About Us

Heidelberg Materials is one of the world's largest suppliers of building materials. Heidelberg Materials North America operates over 450 locations across the U.S. and Canada with approximately 9,000 employees.

What You'll Be Doing

• Develop strong product knowledge and understanding of customer needs.
• Build and maintain relationships with new and existing customers.
• Identify sales opportunities and assist in creating tailored solutions.
• Support the sales team with proposals, pricing, and order processing.
• Learn and apply effective sales strategies to achieve growth goals.

What Are We Looking For

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to engage customers effectively.
• Ability to learn quickly and adapt in a fast-paced environment.
• Demonstrated problem-solving and critical thinking capabilities.
• Self-motivated with a focus on achieving goals and delivering results.
• Collaborative mindset with a commitment to team success.

Work Environment

This role involves both office and field work, requiring flexibility to travel locally to customer sites. You will work closely with experienced sales professionals and receive hands‑on training to build your career in sales.

What We Offer

• Competitive base salary
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with an automatic company contribution as well as matching contributions
• Highly competitive benefits programs, including: Medical, Dental, and Vision along with Prescription Drug Benefits Health Savings Account (HSA), Health Reimbursement Account (HRA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• AD&D, Short- and Long-Term Disability Coverage as well as Basic Life Insurance Paid Bonding Leave, 15 days of Paid Vacation, 40 hours of Paid Sick Leave and 10 Paid Holidays
• Equal Opportunity Employer - Minority / Female / Veteran / Disabled

Company Vision

Shaping the future, building successes. Heidelberg Materials – your springboard into the future of the construction materials industry. As a globally leading company in the construction sector, we manufacture one of the most widely used products, paving the way not only toward more sustainable production but also toward your personal success story. Our bold and innovative approach focuses on massive CO₂ reduction, efficient recycling technologies, and digital solutions – setting new standards for the industry. In our globally connected and locally rooted community, your ideas have the power to shape a better tomorrow for people. With us, you’re not just shaping the industry’s future; you’re shaping your own. Let’s get to work!

Heidelberg Materials is one of the world's largest integrated manufacturers of building materials and solutions with leading market positions in cement, aggregates, and ready‑mixed concrete. We are represented in more than 50 countries with around 51,000 employees at almost 3,000 locations. At the centre of our actions lies the responsibility for the environment. As the front runner on the path to carbon neutrality and circular economy in the building materials industry, we are working on sustainable building materials and solutions for the future. We enable new opportunities for our customers through digitalisation.