Sales Representative

Job Description

Responsible for overall aggregate sales functions in specified market. This includes generating aggregate sales to existing and prospective customers, accounts receivable management and assisting customers with technical advice. This position is also responsible for developing marketing and pricing strategies, preparing sales forecasts and developing new business opportunities through marketing leads and cold calling.

Contact customers and acts as a liaison for customer's needs and the appropriate plant to aid in production scheduling. Coordinates the customer's requests for price quotes

Establishes cost estimates or recommendations of products and services for clients

Provides technical services to clients relating to the use of products

Works with customers to resolve problems and works with plant personnel to ensure adequate supplies of products are available

Partners with operations management to establish strong relationships within the community

Reviews financial statements for plants in specified market concentrating on impact of price, product mix, and volume as related to profitability

Establishes goals in conjunction with department, product line, and division strategic plans

Researches market conditions and formulates action plans to sustain competitive edge in industry

Represents the company with major contractors and officials of international, federal, state, and local government agencies

Complies with all safety, health, environmental and company policies, procedures and requirements

Performs other tasks as assigned by supervisor

Builds Networks - Develop and maintain strong relationships that support personal, team, and organizational success.

Communication - Ability to clearly and effectively convey information, ideas, and messages to others in both written and verbal formats; can express one's thoughts clearly but also demonstrate active listening, understands the needs of the audience, and adapts the message to ensure it is understood.

Negotiation Skills - Effectively communicates, persuades, and reaches agreements with others while balancing the needs and interests of all parties involved; understands both their own position and the perspective of the other party, and finds common ground to create mutually beneficial solutions.

Industry Knowledge - Understands the construction industry, including trends, technologies, and customer needs.

Time Management - Ability to plan, prioritize, and effectively utilize time to complete tasks, meet deadlines, and achieve goals efficiently; balancing multiple responsibilities, managing distractions, and ensuring that time is used productively.

Customer Service - Understands, anticipates, and meets customer needs while ensuring a positive experience and building long-term relationships.

Bachelor's degree in business, marketing, business, or related field/equivalent training preferred.

Two (2) years of sales experience preferably in the construction industry

Frequent daytime travel required

Strong understanding of the construction industry

Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal

Possess negotiation skills, coaching skills, communication skills, and active listening skills

Highly computer literate and uses sales databases tracking programs

Ability to read and interpret reports, manuals, legal documents, technical specifications, write business letters, reports, make presentations

Strong working knowledge of all types of company products as well as their functionality

Proven track record of success in generating sales

Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Highly knowledgeable of Antitrust Laws

The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in sales, a strong understanding of the construction industry, and excellent communication and negotiation skills

Develop and maintain relationships with construction companies, contractors, and other businesses in the construction industry

Generate leads and qualify prospects

Develop and deliver sales presentations

Manage customer accounts and ensure customer satisfaction

Track sales performance and identify opportunities for growth

Stay up-to-date on the latest construction industry trends and technologies

Maintain a valid driver's license for Company travel.

Vulcan Materials Company is an equal opportunity employer.

Job Info

Job Identification 830

Job Category Sales Management

Posting Date 08/24/2026, 02:54 PM

Job Schedule Full time

Locations 6821 Knightdale Blvd, Knightdale, NC, 27545, US (On-site)