Asphalt Sales Representative

At Knife River, we take care of our team because we know it’s our people who make us successful. We are one of the 10 largest construction materials producers/contractors in the Country, and we are a PEOPLE-first company. Our team members are the key to our success, and we are committed to giving them the tools, training, and time to do their jobs productively and safely each day. 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.

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

Salary range: $90,000 - $100,000

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.
• 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 or construction related experience preferred.

Full-time employees are eligible for the following benefits:

• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Health Savings and Flexible Spending Account
• 401K with Company Match
• Profit Sharing
• Paid/Sick Time Off
• 8 Paid Holidays
• Short-term Disability & Life Insurance
• Employee assistance Program
• Years of Service Recognition

Part-time employees are eligible for the following benefits:

• 401K with Company Match
• Paid/Sick Time Off
• 8 Paid Holidays
• Years of Service Recognition

How To Apply:
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.

Subject to pre-employment drug testing and background checks.

If unable to apply online, please mail completed application to:

4787 Shadow Wood Drive NE, Sauk Rapids, MN 56379.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)