Sales Representative

Summary: Responsible for sales of material (concrete, aggregate, concrete blocks and supplies) to customers in provided territory.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities: Other duties may be assigned.
* Services existing accounts, obtains orders, and establishes new accounts by planning and organizing daily work schedule to call on existing or potential sales outlets and other trade factors.
* Adjusts content of sales presentations by studying the type of sales outlet or trade factor.
* Focuses sales efforts by studying existing and potential volume of dealers.
* Submits orders by referring to price lists and product literature.
* Keeps management informed by submitting activity and results reports, such as daily call -reports, weekly work plans, and monthly and annual territory analyses.
* Monitors competition by gathering current marketplace information on pricing, products, new products, delivery schedules, merchandising techniques, etc.
* Recommends changes in products, service, and policy by evaluating results and competitive developments.
* Resolves customer complaints by investigating problems; developing solutions; preparing reports; making recommendations to management.
* Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies.
* Provides historical records by maintaining records on area and customer sales.
* Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
* Sales Representative Skills and Qualifications: Customer Service, Meeting Sales Goals, Closing Skills, Territory Management, Prospecting Skills, Negotiation, Self-Confidence, Product Knowledge, Presentation Skills, Client Relationships, Motivation for Sales.
Compose misc.
reports and or projects requested from management.
Supervisory Responsibilities: None Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
* Education and Experience: Undergraduate degree preferred but not required.
A broad background of concrete, aggregate and or construction industry is preferred – but not required * Computer Skills – Able to work with email, share files, Microsoft Word and Excel.
* Excellent communication skills.
Language Skills: Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.
Mathematical Skills: Ability to apply concepts of algebra and geometry.
Able to calculate interest, proportions and percentages.
Reasoning Ability: Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions.
Able to deal with problems involving a few variables in standardized situations.
Certificates, Licenses and Registrations: None Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and talk or hear.
The employee frequently is required to reach with hands and arms.
The employee is occasionally required to walk.
The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 to 30 pounds.
Example supply boxes, storage boxes, reams of paper etc.
Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
Why Choose Cranesville: * Competitive Pay * Medical, dental and disability benefits * Group Retirement Savings Platforms * Health and Wellness Programs * Cranesville is a family business that offers growth and self-development opportunities for all job types.
Work Remotely * No Job Type: Full-time Pay: $24.
00 - $32.
00 per hour Expected hours: 50 per week Benefits: * 401(k) * Cell phone reimbursement * Company car * Health insurance * Mileage reimbursement * Paid time off * Travel reimbursement Schedule: * Monday to Friday Travel requirement: * Up to 75% travel Ability to Relocate: * Amsterdam, NY 12010: Relocate before starting work (Required) Work Location: Hybrid remote in Amsterdam, NY 12010