Outside Sales Representative

Company: Penhall Company Inc.
Location: Huntsville
Posted on: September 19, 2023

Job Description:

Main Purpose: Sells construction services by establishing and maintaining effective contact with potential buyers. Plan, develop, coordinate, and manage onsite construction engineering activities for small projects. Key Relationships: Internal

• Division Manager, Area General Manager, VP of Sales
• Shop Manager/Dispatch, Mechanics, Technicians, Laborers, Administrative StaffExternal
  • Industry Associations, CustomersSpecific Role Responsibilities:
    • Make "cold calls" as required in representatives' specific area or as designated by Sales Manager and/or Business Development Manager
    • Develop and identify prospects from current clients, referral leads, and other sources. May lead/participate in presentations to new clients. Establish and maintain effective contact with clients
    • Identify new work leads and manage lead follow-up, record keeping and information distribution
    • Learn to estimate jobs
    • Meet with client management, staff and supervisory personnel to explain character, policies, skills, resources, and capabilities of the firm
    • Notify management of sales activities and approximate timing for company proposal and bid submittals
    • Determine client needs and evaluate company resources and capabilities in light of those needs
    • Represent company, project and/or department during client and project management meetings
    • Plan, coordinate and supervise onsite functions (scheduling, engineering, material control, etc)
    • Interface all on-site work groups as required to resolve problems, ensure quality of construction, etc. in support of overall project schedule
    • May assist in the development and implementation of the Strategic Marketing Plan, department sales objectives, and individual sales plans
    • Perform additional assignments per supervisor's directionTravel:
      • Negotiable
        • Position is highly visible to potential customers and requires the ability to influence/persuade. Must understand the sales process and be able to close sales
        • Four year business or technical degree or equivalent combination of education and experience to have a good working knowledge of and language used in relevant market, including in-depth understanding of the interdependence and relationship between other functional units required
        • Minimum 5 years of related construction experience
        • Must possess excellent communication (verbal and written) skills
        • Computer/Office Machines - Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook
        • English - proficient in business writing and verbal communication
        • Valid driver's license and acceptable motor vehicle record required when duties require use of motor vehicle
        • Ability to pass pre-employment and random screening for illegal substancesPenhall Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Penhall Company encourages qualified females, minorities, veterans, disabled persons to apply.

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