Sales Representative- - Building Materials

Our client, a premier US construction materials company, is seeking an experienced Sales Representative for the greater Portland-Vancouver area. In this role, you will drive sales for Construction and Building Materials, leveraging your technical expertise to support existing customers while expanding the customer base through your in-depth industry knowledge and exceptional relationship-building skills.

You will be a strong communicator with excellent negotiation and time management skills. With a proven track experience in sales especially in construction or building materials, you will bring energy and a hunger for success to this role. This role will require travel to various sites when necessary.

What you will be doing:

• Identify new business opportunities to expand customer-base, while building and maintaining strong customer relationships.
• Main point of contact for customers, addressing inquiries, providing product information and solving issues.
• Customer education on products features and specifications.
• Collaborate with internal teams to process and deliver orders for customer requirements.
• Nurture existing customer relationships to further enhance business growth.
• Prepare quotes, gather market information and identify new business opportunities.
• Assist in developing marketing plans and setting sales targets.
• Actively engage in team meetings to contribute to a collaborative and successful team culture.

Experience and Skills:

• High School Diploma or GED Certificate.
• A post-secondary degree is preferable.
• Proven track record and a minimum of 3 years of sales and marketing experience.
• Technical skills to understand and explain product specifications and applications.
• Intermediate in using Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Valid and clean State Driver's license with an insurable driving record.
• Exceptional communication, negotiation and interpersonal skills.
• Strong time management skills.

Benefits:

• Competitive base salary with potential bonus.
• Company vehicle.
• Competitive benefits package.
• 401k retirement savings plan, automatic company contributions and matching contributions.
• 3 weeks of vacation.

If you are an experienced Sales Representative and you would like to know more, please send your resume for consideration.