Jr. Outside Sales Representative (Harrisburg, PA, US, 17110) na Leading Global Provider of Building Materials - CRH

Job ID:  516204

Pennsy Supply is a CRH company. CRH is the leading vertically integrated supplier of asphalt, aggregates, cement, ready-mix concrete, and paving and construction services in North America. Our 24,100 employees at 1,300 operating locations provide our customers with top-quality, innovative products and services.

Summary

Join our team as a Junior Sales Representative and play a key role in driving new business opportunities. You’ll learn the market, develop product knowledge across stone, aggregate, concrete, asphalt, and other materials, and work closely with customers to deliver solutions that meet their needs. We’re looking for a motivated professional who thrives in fast-pace environments and creating opportunities and delivering value to customers.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Responsible for own personal safety at all times as well as maintaining the highest standard of safety and quality in all aspects of the job.
• Adhere to and follow all safety rules and regulations of MSHA/OSHA/DOT and Pennsy Supply, Inc.
• Conduct daily safety assignments (area inspections, pre-shifts, JSA’s, TRACK, etc.)
• Maintain productive working relationship with customers & fellow employees.
• Establish the company as the preferred vendor by providing differential value between our company and the competition.
• Solicit/secure opportunities to price jobs and gather orders from existing customers by means of personal visits, telephone conversation, or written communication.
• Identify new markets and targets specific accounts and prospects to meet or exceed sales objectives.
• Submit daily activity / call reports concerning customer related events.
• Research construction activity in our market area and surrounding market areas.

• Other duties as assigned.

Other requirements

• Current Driver’s License and reliable source of transportation.
• Display a professional and courteous attitude to co-workers, supervisors, customers, and the general public at all times.
• Report to the assigned job site ready to begin work at the designated start time.
• Strict adherence to the Pennsy Supply, Inc. Safety Manual.
• Strict adherence to the Pennsy Supply, Inc. policies and procedures as outlined in the employee handbook.
• Willingness to work in a team environment and assist co-workers or supervisors with other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

• Excellent computer skills and proficient in Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.
• Ability to do basic math

• Able to work independently with attention to detail

• Able to follow direction and work effectively in a team environment
• Able to create (and work effectively in) a team environment

• Able to respond to stressful situations and customers in a professional, courteous manner

• Ability to effectively prioritize assignments to meet long-term and short-term deadlines
• Excellent organizational skills

• Able to write reports, document findings, and procedures, and to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public

Education and/or Experience

• Must have 3 years related experience in sales with construction background or combination of education and experience.

• High school Diploma or equivalent.

Language Skills

Able to effectively communicate in verbal and written form to employees, management, executives, and clients Must have excellent phone etiquette, speaking voice and professional appearance.

Mathematical Skills

Ability to add and subtract two digit numbers and to multiply and divide with 10’s and 100’s.  Ability to perform these operations using units of American money and weight measurement, volume, and distance.

Reasoning Ability   

Able to identify, define and resolve problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Able to interpret an extensive variety of instructions in mathematical, written or oral form. Able to deal with several abstract and concrete variables. Able to interpret written and oral instructions, and to read, analyze, and interpret, operating & maintenance instructions or regulations.

Stress

Ability to handle stressful situations when dealing with customer demand, supervision of staff and scheduling.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  The employee is frequently required to talk or hear. Specific vision abilities required by this job includes close vision, distance vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.  While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to do the level of performance shown on the diagrams below.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to wet and/or humid conditions and extreme heat and/or cold.  The employee frequently works in outside weather conditions and is frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. This job requires the use of hearing protection.

What CRH Offers You

• Competitive Base Salary
• Annual Bonus Potential
• Medical/Dental/Vision/Prescription
• $1,000 Referral Bonuses 
• Profit Sharing
• Paid Time Off, Holidays and Sick time
• 401k with Roth option & Competitive Company Match
• Education Reimbursement Program
• Employee Assistance Program
• Company Paid Life Insurance
• Short- & Long-Term Disability
• Opportunities for Internal Mobility
• Professional Development Opportunities
• Company Discounts on products, goods, services, electronics, automotive, travel & more!
• Opportunities for Community Engagement.

About CRH

CRH has a long and proud heritage. We are a collection of hundreds of family businesses, regional companies and large enterprises that together form the CRH family. CRH operates in a decentralized, diversified structure that allows you to work in a small company environment while having the career opportunities of a large international organization.

If you’re up for a rewarding challenge, we invite you to take the first step and apply today! Once you click apply now, you will be brought to our official employment application. Please complete your online profile and it will be sent to the hiring manager. Our system allows you to view and track your status 24 hours a day. Thank you for your interest!

Pennsy Supply, a CRH Company, is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer.

EOE/Vet/Disability