Construction Sales Representative

About the role

The Construction Sales Representative is responsible for growing and maintaining Waste Pro's position within the construction and demolition (C&D) industry within a specified market area. The role involves providing for the short- and long-term growth of Waste Pro's temporary/event revenues through targeted prospecting, business development, communication, relationship building, and sound consultative selling practices.

Responsibilities

• Develops maximum potential sales volume and profitability within defined territory.
• Effectively develops, manages a list of qualified temporary C&D opportunities.
• Maintains strong relationships with drivers, operators, customer service and account contacts to ensure service and safety commitments are met.
• Participates in partnership with Regional and Corporate Sales Managers in developing short and long-term strategic Market and Sales Planning.
• Mets or exceeds sales call activity goals for new sales.
• Clearly matches Waste Pro services and to sales support required to meet and exceed customer needs.
• Develops a strong customer and prospect base within the regional geographical area calling on prospects and customers by phone or in person visits to construction demolition project sites.
• Serves as an advocate for customer satisfaction through direct communication and solicitation of feedback.
• Drives acquisition, retention, and renewal of contracts by developing and maintaining critical relationships with customers, appointed staff and others influencing decision makers.
• Knows the competition and uses industry/company knowledge to prepare winning proposals.
• Acts as a partner with corporate sales, marketing, and regional management for developing bid and RFP submittal packages and ensuring that proposals meet all specification requirements, required pro-forma, pricing and professional quality in appearance/content.
• Interfaces with WP executives, managers, associates and customers in targeting opportunities and aggressively pursuing leads.
• Actively or indirectly in partners with Region Sales Manager(s) in closing contracts through aggressive negotiation, competitive pricing and proactive adherence to defined sales strategy.
• In partnership with finance and regional management periodically initiates billing and contract audits to ensure best pricing and proper invoicing.
• Stays directly involved in complaint resolution and resolves issues as needed in support of the customer and in compliance with local, state and federal regulations.
• Actively participates in community events and activities where applicable to promote WP's distinguishable difference (e.g. Chambers of Commerce, Local League of Cities, Keep America Beautiful affiliates, SWANA, community cleanup events, civic associations, local charitable organizations, etc.).
• Keeps management apprised of individual and sales activities which may impact the Division, Region, and Company.
• Uses Salesforce CRM and other tools to manage opportunities, plan follow-up activities and report sales activity.
• Accurately forecasts monthly, quarterly, and annual revenue sales opportunities.
• Researches and stays current regarding competitor services and pricing.
• Pairs with Corporate Sales, Marketing and Regional Specialists surrounding possibilities for press coverage, need for collateral Literature, advertising, and sponsorship recommendations.

Qualifications

• Proven track record of success in sales and business development.
• Experience in the construction and demolition industry.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to build and maintain strong relationships with clients and prospects.
• Proficiency in using Salesforce CRM and other sales tools.
• Knowledge of local, state, and federal regulations related to waste management.