Technical Sales Representative

Saint-Gobain Group; Fort Wayne (IN); Remote; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the construction sector is seeking a Technical Sales Representative who will drive sales activities and customer satisfaction. This remote role requires candidates to reside in Nebraska and calls for extensive experience in the construction industry, strong communication skills, and a strategic approach to sales.

Benefits

Medical, Prescription Drug, Vision, and Dental Insurance

401(k) with Company Match

Paid Time Off and Paid Parental Leave

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Identity Theft Protection

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in a Sales or operational role in construction and concrete.
• Knowledge and experience using MS Office tools and CRM’s.

Responsibilities

• Lead development of account plans and growth actions.
• Monitor competitor activity and ensure appropriate actions.
• Build long-term relationships with customers.

Skills

Communication

Negotiation

Presentation

Influencing

Technical aptitude

Data analysis

Time management

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration or Relevant Field

Recent bachelor’s degree in Concrete Industry Management

Master's Degree in Business Administration or Relevant Field

Tools

MS Office

CRM tools

Job description

***WHILE THIS ROLE IS REMOTE, THE CANDIDATE WILL NEED TO LIVE IN NEBRASKA***

The Technical Sales Representative (TSR) reports to the District Manager and coordinates sales activities within the territory, creating added value for the customer with a clear focus on increasing market share, profitability and customer satisfaction.

Essential Functions:

• Lead the development and implementation of the account plans and growth actions
• Define sales targets for the account, and ensuring they are achieved with a structured follow-up process across utilizing a Customer Relationship Management tool (CRM)
• Provide solutions for their businesses that are in line with volume, mix and profitability targets
• Monitor competitor activity and ensuring appropriate action is taken
• Build long-term relationships with customers ensuring that service needs are fulfilled
• Network through active participation in industry association events and committee assignments
• Actively work with other departments including manufacturing and logistics to ensure customer service needs are met
• Identifies bottlenecks in service delivery and works within the Company to resolve issues
• Coordinates sales activities with team members in business development and application specialists

WHAT ARE THE REQUIREMENTS?

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration or Relevant Field
• Knowledge and experience using MS Office tools and CRM’s
• 5+ years of experience in a Sales or operational role in construction and concrete

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Recent bachelor’s degree in Concrete Industry Management (CIM), Construction Science Management/Construction Management
• Master's Degree in Business Administration or Relevant Field

TRAITS OF THE SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE:

• Excellent communication, negotiation, presentation, and influencing skills
• Technical aptitude for construction products and their application with significant experience in concrete production or construction
• Ability to understand customers’ business needs and propose appropriate solutions
• Time management with balance of prospecting, selling, and account management
• Collecting and analyzing data concerning customer behavior to understand changing needs in the market
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• A collaborative, solution-focused approach, with strong communication and customer relationship-building skills to maintain current business and acquire new customer requests

Legal Statement

Saint-Gobain provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Saint-Gobain is an equal opportunity employer of individuals with disabilities and supports the hiring of veterans.

STEPS TO JOIN US

Employees have the flexibility to choose the benefits that best fit their individual needs.

Health and Wellbeing – Supporting your wellbeing, to thrive in life and work.

• Medical, Prescription Drug, Vision, and Dental Insurance
• Healthcare Saving Account and Flexible Spending Account options
• LiveWell Wellness Program
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Paid Time Off and Paid Parental Leave

Retirement and Protection - Helping to make the future life you want a reality.

• 401(k) with Company Match, Retirement Accumulation Plan (RAP), Cash Balance Pension Plan
• Company-provided Life Insurance, AD&D, Short-Term Disability
• Voluntary employee and dependent life insurance, Long-Term Disability, Critical Illness and Accident Insurance

Additional Benefits – Helping shape the experience and impact you want

• Identity Theft Protection
• Auto and Home Insurance
• Pet Insurance and Discounts
• Back-up Child & Elder Care

A LITTLE MORE ABOUT US

Chryso and VERIFI, Saint-Gobain brands in our Construction Chemicals business, are leading global designer and manufacturer of high quality concrete admixture thanks to a strong commitment to research and innovation, coupled with adherence to the strictest manufacturing standards in the industry. Our admixtures are engineered to optimize the performance of our customers’ specific concrete materials in a way that will maximize user satisfaction and economy.

We deliver significant added value and support to its clients, which includes assistance with client inventory control and prompt product deliveries.