Ready Mix Sales Manager

Good Pay! Good Benefits! Good People! Knife River is a PEOPLE-first company. Our team members are key to our success and we are committed to giving them the tools training and time to do their jobs productively and go home safely each day. Please consider joining our growing team today!

At Knife River we take care of our team because we know its our people who make us successful. We are one of the 10 largest construction materials producers/contractors in the Country. Our goal is to build strong teams that in turn build strong communities. We are also a publicly traded company on the NYSE with the ticker symbol KNF and part of the S&P MidCap 400 index.

ROLE OVERVIEW:

Responsible for sales personnel policies and practices for the Knife River operating companies in the specific geographic market which includes construction materials and asphalt oil products.

Typical schedule is M-F 7am-5pm with Saturdays as needed.

DUTIES AND/OR RESPONSIBILITIES (summary of components that make up the job)

1. Customer Relations: responsible for programs and processes for the sales force to deploy with current and potential customers. Aggressively pursues and manages ongoing relationships with customers to deliver outstanding products and services. Makes sales contacts with customers on a routine basis.
2. Sales: forecast and develop annual sales plan for ready mix product line; develop pricing structure for all product lines; work with operations management to determine available inventory; provide sales quotes to both internal and external customers; monitor competitor activity; troubleshoot and problem solve with operations management on any issues that may inhibit sales potential and/or growth. Work with customer and internal QA/QC personnel on any quality issues.
3. Marketing: develop marketing strategies to differentiate company products and services form the competitors; provide training or informational opportunities for customers to learn more about products and services; monitor customer and market trends and direct and supervise research and development.
4. Leadership/Management: hire train supervise develop and assess performance of sales representatives; assign and monitor sales activities for sales representatives in their territory; inform senior management of significant projects or sales opportunities; participate in general management meetings and activities as needed.
5. Other: work with affiliated companies on projects as needed. Represent the company professionally at trade association meetings and conventions to promote products and services.
6. Ensure DOT MSHA OSHA EPA DNR safety and environmental regulation compliance.
7. Always work safely and take action to prevent any and all unsafe actions processes and behaviors.
8. Perform other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS (minimum educational experience or other relevant job requirements)

1. Minimum of 5 years experience in a related field.
2. 1-3 years of supervisory experience desired.
3. Ability to provide and maintain proper licensure acceptable driving record.

PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS (preferred requirements i.e. certifications software use etc.)

1. 4 year degree in marketing business engineering or construction plus seven years in progressively responsible sales management positions or the equivalent in a construction or materials based business.

BENEFITS:

1. Medical Dental & Vision Insurance
2. Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts
3. 401(k) with Company Match
4. Profit Sharing
5. Paid Time Off
6. Paid Sick Time
7. 8 Paid Holidays
8. Company Paid Life and AD&D Insurance
9. Short-term Disability
10. Employee Assistance Program
11. Years of Service Recognition
12. Voluntary Life Insurance for Employees Spouses and Dependents
13. Critical Illness Plan
14. Accident Coverage Plan
15. Hospital Indemnity

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

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 laws.

Subject to pre-employment drug testing and background checks.

All applications are submitted online. If you are having issues completing the application please come to the office for assistance.

Required Experience:

Manager