Asphalt Sales Representative

Description: The Asphalt Sales Representative is responsible for sales of construction asphalt in the St Louis area. This role will work with the Sales Manager to ensure maximum market penetration at the best possible price, making every effort to develop all new markets and customers as possible - while maintaining positive relationships with existing customers.

Responsible for all asphalt plants in the St Louis District Conducts regular status and strategy meetings with medium-tier customer’s management to understand their needs and link them to the organization's product/service strategies Serves as a point of contact for moderately complex customer account management matters involving all aspects of the business, including sales, operations, production and quality control Supports the Sales team in scheduling and performing product demonstrations with potential customers Supports the Sales team in recommending marketing strategies to target a specific region or demographic Supports the Quality Control team as a customer liaison regarding product specification related needs Supports Internal Sales and Dispatch team as a customer liaison regarding efficient asphalt scheduling and shipments Identifies and executes bidding opportunities and closes opportunities to maximize profits including Coordinates and completes state, municipal and utility bids under advisement of Sales Manager Develops trusted advisor relationships with key account and customer stakeholders Skills: Product Knowledge Problem Solving Proposal Writing Relationship Management Communication Interpersonal Skills Business Acumen Required Education and Experience Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience 2+ years of related experience Valid US driver’s license Position Type/Expected Hours of Work This is a full-time position that regularly requires long hours and weekend work. Occasional travel will be required.

A member of the S&P 500 Index, Martin Marietta is an American-based company and a leading supplier of heavy building materials – including aggregates, cement, ready-mixed concrete and asphalt. Through a network of operations spanning 28 states, Canada and the Bahamas, dedicated Martin Marietta teams supply the foundational resources upon which our communities thrive. Martin Marietta's Magnesia Specialties business produces high-purity magnesia and dolomitic lime products used worldwide in environmental, industrial, agricultural and specialty applications. At Martin Marietta, we strive to work with the best and the brightest – those who have the potential to become our company's future leaders. Each of our roughly 9,500 people shares a common purpose regardless of their professional role or work environment. Together, we utilize our diverse skills and experiences to drive our company and its extraordinary culture forward. Our aim is to build on our foundation of success and help values-driven and hardworking people realize their full potential. When you decide to invest your career in Martin Marietta, you'll know what it's like to be respected, challenged and rewarded. In return, we offer a highly competitive benefits package, including: Medical Prescription Drug Dental Vision Health Care Reimbursement Account Dependent Care Reimbursement Account Wellness Programs Employee Assistance Plan Paid Holidays and Vacation 401(k) with Company matching Pension Salary Continuation – Short-Term Disability Long-Term Disability Options Employee Life Insurance Spouse & Dependent Life Insurance Business Travel Accident Insurance Direct Deposit Payroll Educational/Tuition Assistance Plan College Scholarship Program – for dependent children Matching Gift Program New Auto Purchase Discount Plans At Martin Marietta, we