Sales Coordinator - Concrete Industry

Location

Baton Rouge, LA | United States

Job description

JOB TITLE: Sales Coordinator

REPORTS TO: Sales Manager

LOCATION: Various SL&C Locations

CLASSIFICATION: Salary

Interested in getting into the ready-mix concrete industry, but not sure where to start? We're looking for a highly organized person that not just "works well with others," but works to innovate and advance our process of what it means to set others up for success and complete an ease-of-use system for the customer.

ABOUT US

Sorrento Lumber & Concrete (SL&C) is a respected local leader in the Concrete and Lumber Industries serving throughout Louisiana since 1944. SL&C provides a professional atmosphere focused on growth within a family owned and operated business. Our mission is to assist our customers in building their dreams by providing quality building materials and ready mixed concrete while maintaining the highest level of customer service and satisfaction.

JOB SUMMARY

SL&C is seeking a full-time customer and relationship focused sales professional to service and expand our ready mixed concrete market based at our various locations in Louisiana. The candidate would be responsible for promoting and selling concrete and associated products to market segments that include commercial, residential, industrial, and municipal customers. This individual will build and maintain relationships with customers, develop opportunities through customer and industry networks, and serve t the relationship between company and customer in a safe, professional manner that aligns with SL&C's core values.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Below are the primary and essential functions for the role of Concrete Sales Coordinator for SL&C. These are not meant to be comprehensive of all activities required of the employee for this role. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time as this role evolves with or without advanced notice.

• Manage requests received for mix submittals, projects and quotes ensuring proper follow up and assignment by department as well as creation and management of new sales opportunities.
• Obtain all required information to properly setup and/or alter projects for customers in Command Series based on the needs of the customer as communicated through sales and customer orders. This also includes follow-up on any orders requiring additional information to allow customer service / dispatch to attach new orders to projects.
• Assist Sales Representatives in obtaining pertinent contact information as needed/required.
• Generate monthly imports and assist the credit department with monthly lien releases for all projects.
• Daily review of preliminary invoice reports to ensure orders are on correct projects and priced correctly for customer base. Includes follow-up of any suspended invoices pending input from sales representatives and/or field personnel.
• Ongoing training for Command Concrete software, On-Base Document Management System and Microsoft Office solutions

QUALIFICATIONS

• High School Diploma or GED Equivalent
• Two Years of sales experience, preferred
• Technical knowledge of concrete and mix designs, preferred
• Ready mixed concrete industry or construction materials background, preferred
• Three P's (Presentable, Professional, and Personable)
• Valid driver's license
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite of applications

SKILLS

• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to type 60 wpm.
• Ability to work independently and with a team
• Strong ability for creativity and problem solving
• Strong ability to plan and prioritize tasks
• Flexibility and adaptability to work with a variety of customers and market segments
• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to build relationships/Understand and relate to others

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Prospect, build, and maintain customer relationships
• Weekly reporting and documentation in relation to personal and company goals
• Provide technical guidance and recommendations for the protection of both the customer and the company
• Measuring, quoting, bidding, and submittal preparation and submission
• Promote company products and provide input on marketing opportunities
• Commitment to company core values at work and in the community
• Participate in networking and industry groups to develop relationships

BENEFITS

• Competitive Salary
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance Packages, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability, Cancer, and Accident Policies offered
• 401k with Company Match
• PTO package with PTO Buyout
• Paid Holidays

Become a part of a company with a mission to continue the valuable work done by previous generations, provide for the families of our employees, and create lasting relationships in a safe, profitable, sustainable, and enjoyable environment.

I understand the description of this job, the essential functions that are described, and that some of this information could vary slightly from location to location. I also understand that all of the job duties are not described above and that I will perform those duties listed as well as any other related duties as directed by my supervisor or any other member of management.

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