Sales Representative, Construction Materials

Work setting

• Sales

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Estimate costs of installing equipment
• Estimate or quote prices, credit or contract terms, trade-in allowances, warranties and delivery dates
• Prepare sales or other contracts
• Promote sales to existing clients
• Read blueprints to determine dimensions of structure or system and material requirements
• Identify and solicit potential clients
• Assess client’s needs and resources to recommend the appropriate goods or services
• Develop reports and proposals to illustrate benefits from use of good or service
• Deliver sales presentations
• Conduct sales transactions
• Provide input into product design where goods or services must be tailored to suit client's needs
• Consult with clients after sale to provide ongoing support
• Provide clients with presentations on the benefits and uses of goods or services
• Provide customer service

Experience and specialization

Type of product

• Industrial supplies
• Building materials (other than lumber)

Computer and technology knowledge

• Electronic mail
• MS Excel
• MS Word

Sales experience

• Construction materials, tools and equipment
• Marketing

Additional information

Security and safety

• Criminal record check
• Reference required

Transportation/travel information

• Own vehicle

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure
• Tight deadlines
• Attention to detail
• Sitting
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Standing for extended periods
• Bending, crouching, kneeling

Personal suitability

• Client focus
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player
• Flexibility
• Initiative
• Creativity
• Positive attitude

Benefits

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Health care plan
• Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

• Bonus
• Commission
• Gasoline paid
• Group insurance benefits
• Life insurance
• Mileage paid