Territory Infrastructure Sales Representative

Quikrete; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Quikrete is seeking a highly motivated Sales Representative to serve the Chicago, Illinois market. The ideal candidate will promote a range of commercial products to contractors and distributors, ensuring high performance and customer satisfaction. Responsibilities include conducting site demonstrations, attending trade organizations, and developing business relationships.

Candidates should possess sales experience, strong communication skills, and a degree. Quikrete offers a dynamic workplace focused on growth and performance.

Qualifications

• 3 - 5 years sales/marketing experience.
• Must have a valid driver's license and acceptable motor vehicle record.
• Ability to lift or carry 80 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Promote QUIKRETE products to commercial distributors and contractors.
• Attend and support local trade organizations.
• Conduct job site demonstrations and presentations.

Skills

Sales skills

Presentation skills

Customer relationship management

Basic computer skills

Education

Bachelor's degree from accredited University

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

QUIKRETE® the North American leader in preblended and packaged cement and concrete products, is currently seeking a highly motivated energetic professional to fill an outside Infrastructure Sales position in the Chicago, Illinois market area.

About the Role

This opportunity is within the Infrastructure products division and the primary function of the Sales Representative is to sell QUIKRETE® commercial products: shotcretes, grouts, fastsets and related cementitious goods to commercial contractors and distributors.

Responsibilities

• Target markets include heavy highway, rehabilitation/restoration, lock and dam, sewer rehabilitation and railroads.
• Daily responsibilities include the promotion of QUIKRETE products to commercial distributors, contractors, state DOTs and specifiers.
• The Infrastructure Representative shall attend and support local trade organizations.
• The Infrastructure Salesperson must work closely with the operations department (plant) and the Technical Center to make sure that the product being used in the field is a design that meets the customer’s workability and performance expectations.
• The Infrastructure Representative will have the ability to be a self-starter and work independently to achieve performance goals.
• The ideal candidate would have an understanding of the complete construction process.
• In this position it will be necessary for the candidate to visit commercial jobsites.
• Conduct job site demonstrations and presentations.
• The ability to identify and target key contractors, distributors, and specifiers.
• Work with operations and management to create product forecasts and delivery schedules.
• Participate in local and national trade organizations and events as is necessary.
• Identify and capture new business, as well as maintain and grow existing business.
• Possess an understanding of the marketplace including but not limited to competition, key players and local product preferences.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from accredited University preferred.
• 3 - 5 years sales/marketing experience.
• Reside in the territory listed above.
• Must have a valid drivers license and acceptable motor vehicle record.
• Skilled in making presentations to prospective customers and decision makers.
• Must have basic computer skills and be proficient in Microsoft Office programs.
• Ability to lift or carry 80 lbs. /36 kg.

Preferred Qualifications

• Sales or related industry experience in the construction materials industry.
• Specific Infrastructure industry experience preferred.
• Mechanical aptitude as it relates to helping customers.
• Some overnight travel is required.

Equal Opportunity Statement

QUIKRETE® is an equal opportunity employer committed to developing a workforce with well-qualified individuals without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, citizenship status, status with regard to public assistance or any other characteristic/status protected by law. QUIKRETE® is a drug‑free workplace and conducts pre‑employment testing as a condition of employment. If you are unable to apply online due to a disability, contact the QUIKRETE® Recruiting team at [e-mail].