Outside Sales Representative

Exempt

Oldcastle Infrastructure™, a CRH company, is the leading provider of utility infrastructure solutions for the water, energy, and communications markets throughout North America. We’re more than just a manufacturer of precast concrete, polymer concrete, or plastic products. We’re a trusted and strategic partner to engineers, contractors, distributors, specifiers, and more. With our network of more than 80 manufacturing facilities and more than 4,000 employees, we’re leading the industry with innovation and a safety-first mindset.

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Job Summary

Oldcastle Infrastructure is looking for an Outside Sales Representative (O.S.R) that will develop and maintain positive and productive relationships with current and potential customers, while meeting or exceeding sales targets. The O.S.R. will spend their time working with contractors to develop relationships and deliver quality proposals to close business while supporting Oldcastle Infrastructure. The O.S.R. will develop both short and long-term sales strategies while executing sales plans to increase the region’s volume and profit margins with target customers.

Job Location

• This is a hybrid position that will be located at our Elgin, IL or Romeoville, IL location.

Job Responsibilities

• Become the Subject Matter Expert on all Oldcastle Infrastructure precast concrete products, including utility vaults, concrete pipe, culverts, manholes, catch basins and other drainage products.
• Delivery top level service and communication internally and externally.
• Prospect opportunities and companies and market products within core markets.
• Identify and bid all appropriate projects within assigned marketing area. Participate in the development of bid strategy for each job.
• Utilize various software tools(Salesforce, Office Suite, SharePoint) to manage prospects, issue quotes and communicate with a broader team.
• Will be responsible for meeting specific sales volumes and profit margin goals.
• Partner with other departments (Estimating, Project Leads, Operations, Transportation, and Accounting) to ensure every account receives the highest level of customer service.
• Communicate with the broader Oldcastle Commercial team to manage and coordinate sales to customers, as well as to leverage the Oldcastle product portfolio across company boundaries.
• Actively participate in industry-related associations as required in order to develop and maintain key networking and business relationships.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Must have ability to travel (Approx. 50% +) throughout the sales region.
• Proficient in basic Microsoft Office software (Word, Excel, Outlook and Power Point.)
• Have a Valid Driver’s License and acceptable driving record; monthly auto reimbursement for mileage is provided
• Demonstrate strong business acumen in regard to sales and marketing and/or the civil infrastructure construction market; be knowledgeable in regards to current and possible future industry trends.
• Ability to read and interpret civil design drawings, and engineering production drawings-a plus.
• Must have ability to travel (approx. 50% +) throughout the sales region.
• Demonstrate the ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with customers – both internal and external.
• Be a pro-active, self-motivated, self-starter who is action oriented and drives for results.
• Be experienced with technical sales to engineers and specifying agencies (Not necessity but a plus).
• Be proficient in basic Microsoft Office software (Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint) and knowledge of Salesforce is a plus.
• Have a Valid Driver’s License and acceptable driving record; monthly auto reimbursement for mileage is provided.
• Have ability to work with a diverse group of people both within the company and in a sales capacity.

Job Salary

• Salary ranges from $90,000-$105,000
• Sales Incentive Bonus opportunities
• 401k plan
• Short-term and long-term disability benefits
• Life insurance
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off
• Paid holidays

What CRH Offers You

• Highly competitive base pay
• Comprehensive medical, dental and disability benefits programs
• Group retirement savings program
• Health and wellness programs
• An inclusive culture that values opportunity for growth, development, and internal promotion

About CRH

CRH has a long and proud heritage. We are a collection of hundreds of family businesses, regional companies and large enterprises that together form the CRH family. CRH operates in a decentralized, diversified structure that allows you to work in a small company environment while having the career opportunities of a large international organization.

If you’re up for a rewarding challenge, we invite you to take the first step and apply today! Once you click apply now, you will be brought to our official employment application. Please complete your online profile and it will be sent to the hiring manager. Our system allows you to view and track your status 24 hours a day. Thank you for your interest!

Oldcastle Infrastructure, a CRH Company, is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer.

EOE/Vet/Disability

CRH is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, status as a protected veteran or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.