Job Description

As an Asphalt Sales Representative you are responsible to bid/quote asphalt products for public and private sector projects, establish and maintain customer relations and promote the use of asphalt products in the markets we serve.

Hours per week: 40

Duties and/or Responsibilities:

• Build relationships with new customers and maintain good relationships with existing customers.
• Product knowledge demonstrated through value added sales, trade shows, association meetings and events, customer questions, product quality resolution. Ability to identify best product for customer needs.
• Prepare quotes/bids for projects, relay pricing to customers, and maintain contact with all stakeholders.
• Follow through with customer satisfaction on jobs awarded. Monitor product quality during delivery and installation.
• Continue expanding markets and customer base while securing new job leads.
• Through project reporting periodicals, permit-issuing agencies, trade associations and customer involvement, develop leads for future projects.
• Visit job sites and customers to check on progress and address any concerns as they arise.
• Maintain ongoing communication with plant supervisors, dispatch and managers.
• Maintain awareness of company Quality Control goals and objectives, company sales policies and procedures, changes in the marketplace, pricing, policies, quality, service and credit terms.
• Edit asphalt tickets to ensure correct pricing daily
• Maintain organized bid log and record of all quotes
• Work with asphalt coordinator to ensure accurate pricing/invoicing and help with collections efforts.
• Report customer concerns/complaints to Sales, Operations, Quality Control, Accounting staff to resolve customer issues.
• Assist with employee accident/injury reporting/process. Escort employee to doctor or for drug testing as needed.
• Communicate effectively (verbal, listening, written) and work with difficult people under high stress situations. Self-motivated, team-player with good interpersonal skills; ability to maintain positive customer relations & act courteous/respectful of others.
• Troubleshoot and problem solve situations/problems (material quality, equipment operation/repair, etc.)
• Ensure OSHA, EPA, DNR, safety and environmental regulation compliance.
• Performs other duties assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• 2 years from post high school, military, institutional or vocational environment.
• 2 years sales experience.
• 5 plus years aggregate, concrete, asphalt or construction related experience preferred.

Benefits:

• Full-time employees are eligible for the following benefits:
• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Health Savings & Flexible Spending Accounts
• 401K with Company Match
• Profit Sharing
• 8 Paid Holidays
• Paid Time Off
• Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Safety Incentives
• Years of Service Recognition

How To Apply:

To be considered for this position, candidates must complete and submit an employment application at jobs.kniferiver.com by the posting deadline noted above. If unable to complete an application online you may print and send completed application to any Knife River NW address or stop in one of our locations to complete an application. Knife River is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, age, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status or any other protected category under applicable state/federal law.

If you are an individual with a qualified disability as defined by federal, state, or local law and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application for any reason, please contact your state employment agency or you may call 541-693-5900 to speak with a human resources representative.

Subject to pre-employment drug testing and background check.

Veterans: Put Your Skills to Work with Us!

At Knife River, we are committed to helping our military transition to civilian life. We are constantly looking to add veterans to our workforce and want to make the transition as smooth as possible. There are many jobs within the military that are transferable to our IT Specialist position:

Air Force:

Computer and Information Systems Manager

Information Security Analyst

Communications and Information Software Engineer

Army:

Information Technology Specialist

Information Systems Technician

Information Protection Technician

Visual Information Specialist

Coast Guard:

Information Systems Technician

Telecommunications Equipment Installer

Marines:

Computer and Information Systems Manager

Computer Systems Analyst

Information Security Analyst

Computer Network Architect

Network and Computer Systems Administrator

Navy:

Computer and Information Systems Manager

Computer User Support Specialist

Database Administrator

Information Security Analyst