Sales Representative I | Hot Springs, AR

Sales Hot Springs, Arkansas


Description

Are you ready to start a new career with a LEADER in the industry and WORLD CLASS team!
 
What we offer:
  • Competitive salary!
  • Annual Pay Increases
  • PTO Available as of DAY ONE
  • Opportunities to grow with company
  • Guaranteed to be home every day
  • 401(k) plan with company match
  • Employee Pension plan (at no cost to employees)
  • Full Medical, Health & Wellness Benefits start on FIRST DAY
Position Summary
Consists of, but not limited to, being responsible for sales of construction aggregates in designated market area. Maintain positive relationship with all customers. Work with Sales Manager to ensure maximum market presence, making every effort to develop all new markets and customers as much as possible. Assist customers in making the best selection of materials for each situation. Maintain contact with operations as to material availability and keep them informed of special product needs. 
 
Requirements
  • Safety – compliance with the Company’s safety policies.
  • Ethics and integrity – compliance with the Company’s Ethics Policy and Code of Conduct
  • Call on and develop relationships with construction aggregate buyers in the market area to meet their aggregate needs while achieving annual sales goals regarding volume and pricing for the company.
  • Effectively administer and communicate quotations, sales reports, expense accounts, and any other sales data necessary to meet job expectations
  • Develop new customers and increase company’s market share and profitability in market area
  • Assist in development of annual sales plan and quarterly forecasts by providing market intelligence acquired through customer interaction, DOT spending forecasts, and other market tools
  • Provide frequent personal contact with key customer base to maintain favorable customer relationships
  • Effectively communicate with operating personnel regarding customer expectations and market demands
  • Work closely with district credit personnel regarding new accounts and collections as well as adhering to policies and procedures to manage credit risk
  • Must have flexibility for travel including overnight
Minimum Education and Experience
  • Associate or bachelor’s degree in business/marketing, construction management or related discipline
  • Minimum 2-3 years’ sales experience in aggregates industry or related field (ex. cement, asphalt, ready-mix concrete, or construction)
  • Proven negotiation and customer service skills
 
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
  • Industry Knowledge – basic knowledge of how customer uses our products (i.e. pavement bases, concrete plants, asphalt plants, etc.) and basic knowledge of aggregate plant processing, quality control and products
  • Technology Capabilities - proficient in Microsoft Office and able to learn new systems quickly for CRM and other objectives
  • Strong Interpersonal Communication Skills –excellent verbal/written to establish and maintain good working relationships with customers and teams
  • Reliability - Self-starter with excellent planning, time management and administrative skills
  • Financial – General understanding of business regarding impact of pricing strategies to facilitate sales planning and forecasting and ability to achieve objectives/key performance indicators (DSO, profit, ASP, tonnage, repeat business, new customers, etc.)

A member of the S&P 500 Index, Martin Marietta is an American-based company and a leading supplier of heavy building materials – including aggregates, cement, ready-mixed concrete and asphalt. Through a network of operations spanning 28 states, Canada and the Bahamas, dedicated Martin Marietta teams supply the foundational resources upon which our communities thrive. Martin Marietta's Magnesia Specialties business produces high-purity magnesia and dolomitic lime products used worldwide in environmental, industrial, agricultural and specialty applications.

At Martin Marietta, we strive to work with the best and the brightest – those who have the potential to become our company's future leaders. Each of our roughly 9,500 people shares a common purpose regardless of their professional role or work environment. Together, we utilize our diverse skills and experiences to drive our company and its extraordinary culture forward. Our aim is to build on our foundation of success and help values-driven and hardworking people realize their full potential. When you decide to invest your career in Martin Marietta, you'll know what it's like to be respected, challenged and rewarded.

In return, we offer a highly competitive benefits package, including: 

  • Medical
  • Prescription Drug
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • Health Care Reimbursement Account
  • Dependent Care Reimbursement Account
  • Wellness Programs
  • Employee Assistance Plan
  • Paid Holidays and Vacation
  • 401(k) with Company matching
  • Pension
  • Salary Continuation – Short-Term Disability
  • Long-Term Disability Options
  • Employee Life Insurance
  • Spouse & Dependent Life Insurance
  • Business Travel Accident Insurance
  • Direct Deposit Payroll
  • Educational/Tuition Assistance Plan
  • College Scholarship Program – for dependent children
  • Matching Gift Program
  • New Auto Purchase Discount Plans

At Martin Marietta, we are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all qualified applicants and teammates. We celebrate diversity and commit that qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.