What are the responsibilities and job description for the Component Sales Professional position at EPS Buildings?
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Component Sales Professional
EPS Buildings is seeking a Component Sales Professional to drive sales, develop strong relationships
with existing customers, and proactively build a pipeline of new business.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
- Engage in direct, face-to-face sales with General Contractors, Framers, Homebuilders,
roof trusses, floor trusses, panelized wall systems, and other engineered building packages.
- Prepare and present bids, proposals, and estimates to potential clients.
- Make necessary sales calls to contact former and prospective customers in order to
persuade and close sales, secure down payments, and obtain necessary signatures for
required documents.
- Conduct all sales activities within an assigned geographic territory, identifying key
- Establish and maintain a regular schedule of area customer and prospective customer visits
- Maintain and update leads for customers and end-customer interactions in the CRM
- Stay informed on market trends, competitors, and regional developments to gain a
- Conduct business with the highest degree of integrity and proactively address all customer
- Represent EPS at tradeshows, county fairs, and industry events.
Territory
The main geographical territory will be Northwest Iowa, Southeast South Dakota, South central
Minnesota, with an additional focus on Des Moines, IA, Sioux City, IA, Omaha, NE, and Sioux Falls,
SD.
Minimum Requirements
- A BS/BA degree or equivalent experience in selling or customer service with a
- 5 years in direct sales or equivalent experience.
- 2 years of construction/contracting business.
603 North Van Gordon Ave. * Graettinger, IA 51342 * 800-967-2130 * FAX 712-859-3275 * www.epsbuildings.com
- Ability to transport self to, around, and through all parts of a building construction site.
- Adept at basic mathematics.
- Excellent oral and verbal communication skills.
- Capable of using the tools of carpentry and general construction.
- Commitment to best practices in gold-standard client service and exceeding the needs of
- Strong time management and organizational skills.
- Computer proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, Word)
- Ability to identify opportunities, set goals, and drive results independently.
Work Environment/Physical Activity
- Work is conducted in both an office and field setting. You must be comfortable visiting
- Must be able to stand for extended periods when at a tradeshow.
- Must be able to traverse around construction sites.
- Position requires good or corrected vision, the ability to adjust focus, peripheral vision,
- Must adhere to all company safety policies both on EPS property and while visiting
- Minimal overnight travel may be required. Primary travel will be local to your assigned
territory.
We offer a very competitive base salary and a comprehensive benefit package including 401k and
ESOP. This position is based out of our Graettinger, Iowa location. Applicants are asked to send their
resume and cover letter to Matt Starkson at mstarkson@epsbuildings.com for consideration.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion,
sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.
603 North Van Gordon Ave. * Graettinger, IA 51342 * 800-967-2130 * FAX 712-859-3275 * www.epsbuildings.com