Contract Sales Representative

Contract Sales Representative

Build your career where you matter. Join CBX Solutions, the nation's leading provider of architectural doors, frames, hardware, specialty products, and complete security integration services.

At CBX Solutions, trust and communication are the foundation of how we work. We foster an inclusive, collaborative culture where your voice is heard, your ideas matter, and your career has room to grow. Whether you're a problem-solver, innovator, or passionate about service, you'll thrive here. Be part of a team that invests in your future, celebrates your success, and values your contribution.

Why work with us? We're committed to your success, personally and professionally. You'll have access to:

• Comprehensive benefits: health, dental, vision, prescription coverage, life insurance, and 401(k) with company match.
• Work-life balance: generous paid time off for rest, family, and self-care.
• Career growth: you'll benefit from continuous learning, mentorship, and leadership training including access to CBX University, our in-house development program.
• Supportive culture: innovation, creativity, and teamwork are at the heart of everything we do.

The contract sales representative is responsible for maintaining relationships with customers. Individuals in this role identify new project opportunities, review plans and specifications, prepare bids and quotations, present bids and follow up to close and add work to committed backlog. This individual will be responsible for the sourcing of the material and work required to execute the projects. And oversee scheduling and the billing for that work. They promptly address and solve any problems that may arise on a project.

Essential functions

• Communicate with customers on a regular basis to check the progress of current jobs and pursue leads for new customers.
• Cultivate customer relationships.
• Secure construction plans and specifications on upcoming work in a timely fashion so that jobs may be taken off and bid.
• Take-off material lists from plans and in construction specification interpretation to maximize bid potential.
• Prepare & review all bids and quotations for accuracy before submission.
• Submits bids and quotations on a timely basis and in a fashion acceptable to the customer.
• Follow up on bid results and negotiate to capture jobs where necessary.
• Maintain good vendor relationships and obtain competitive bids from vendors to maximize bid potential and gross margins earned.
• Manage projects by proactive communication with customers, review of submittals, monitoring of vendor performance and coordination with warehouse / shipping activities.
• Participate in physical inventories by counting or verifying assigned areas.
• Identifies and solves problems, either customer-related matters or CBX Solutions internal issues that may involve their work.
• Participate in regular sales meetings to assess market opportunities, report on potential and determine assignments Ensure all projects are delivered on time, within scope, and budget.
• Develop a system to monitor and track job progress.
• Manage and accurately document changes to project scope, schedule, and costs.
• Diligently pursue change order acceptance and documentation thereof.
• Report and escalate major issues to management as needed.
• Successfully manage relationships with internal teams, customers, and all applicable stakeholders.
• Establish and maintain relationships with third parties to the extent possible including but not limited to design teams, building engineers, property managers and code officials.
• Delegate project tasks to appropriate resources.
• Ensure quality control verification and enforcement.
• Coordinate and attend site meetings as per customer schedule and requirements and / or circumstances to prevent and solve problems.

Minimum qualifications

• Current and valid US driver's license
• At least 3 years experience with commercial doors and hardware

Knowledge, skills and abilities

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office products; some familiarity with industry specific software. Comsense, PRO-TECH, Avaware or similar.
• Ability to read and interpret construction plans and specifications
• Knowledge of commercial door and hardware products and building code requirements
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Strong mathematical skills
• Must have excellent interpersonal and customer service skills
• Must be detail oriented with strong organizational skills and the ability to multi-task

Physical demands The physical demands described here are representative of those required to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. While performing the duties of this role, the employee will regularly communicate verbally and in writing, and must be able to see and hear in a typical office setting. The role frequently involves sitting, walking, standing, using hands to handle or feel, and reaching with arms and hands.

Work environment This position operates primarily in a professional office environment. It routinely involves the use of standard office equipment such as computers, phones, printers, copiers, and filing systems. Occasional business travel may be required.

Qualification requirements To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to carry out each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed represent the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary for success in the role. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Equal opportunity employer CBX Solutions is an equal opportunity employer and a VEVRAA federal contractor. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals, including minorities, females, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

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