Sales Consultant- Commercial (Central & Eastern Iowa)

Sales Consultant- CommercialLocation: Central and Eastern IowaPay Range: Based on experienceRemote: Optional (preferred if candidate lives in the Des Moines area, but not required)General Statement of Duties: Under general supervision, promotes Coreslab and the precast industry, sells our products, systems and services and performs related work as required or assigned. Estimates project costs and revenues from provided plans and bid packages by obtaining latest material, labor, and subcontract pricing and assigning quantities of such accordingly. Manages projects to meet customer expectations and project specifications, including schedule and quality, and performs related work as required or assigned.Essential DutiesSales:Promote Coreslab Structures and the precast industryAssist the design and building communities in solving their construction challengesMarket and showcase Coreslab success storiesBid information and requirements review, and transfer to estimatingObtain and track bid results for future bid analysisObtain executed contracts in a timely fashionImplement (and assist in development of) a successful marketing programEstimating:Estimate commercial projectsUtilize standard forecasted pricing ensuring the estimating platform is currentPrepare professional and binding Project ProposalsObtain information necessary to complete estimates and proposalsProvide input into job complexity, desirability, and other associated informationSchedule and conduct bid review meetingsAssign a job number and post current estimatesProject Management:Provide smooth and efficient project flowProvide customer serviceMaintain friendly relations with customersCoordinate jobsite qualityCoordinate information between customers and applicable Coreslab departmentsGeneral:Contribute to team effortSecure confidential and intellectual informationPerform all occupational safety and hazard procedures in conjunction with all essential dutiesKnowledge, Skills and AbilitiesKnowledge of: our strengths and weaknesses, current project statuses, customer desires, etc. competitors' tendencies, strengths, weaknesses, pricing structure, current work volumes, etc. comprehensive project progression appropriate uses, capabilities, and tolerances of our products and services sales, bid, accounting (cost categories), scheduling, production processes construction documents estimating, engineering, production, and erection processes the methods, practices, tools, material and equipment used in the work process tax laws, bond procedures precast concrete component design current material pricing plant facilities, casting bed capabilities, overhead costs, etc. occupational hazards and proper safety precautionsSkills in: networking customer service negotiations bid analysis plan reading networking appropriate software usage efficient use and manipulation of required software advanced math, organization, documentation, and filingAbility to: prioritize meeting all deadlines and maintain professionalism and accuracy and satisfy customers complete transition to project management, engineering and production build relationships foresee challenges, competitors' approaches, and required resources persuade the design and building communities to use precast concrete and Coreslab Structures read drawings and conceptually infer the intent of the designer interpret specifications and drawings, and verify assumptions obtain information required to prepare accurate bids establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees communicate effectively manage engineering, production, delivery and field work processes on several projects simultaneously anticipate customer requirements, and required resources successfully lead a teamWork EnvironmentEmployee may be exposed to: moving mechanical/electrical parts and equipment fumes or airborne particles vibration metal preservatives oils, chemicals and greases loud noises heat/cold/wet conditions working above groundPhysical DemandsWhile performing the duties of this classification, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit; use hand to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, bend or twist; talk and hear, see and focus. The employee may lift and/or move heavy objects, up to and exceeding 50 pounds.Minimum Qualifications: Equivalent combination of experience, education and training which provides the desired knowledge, skills and abilities of this classification. Must complete and possess all required company training and certification before operating any machinery, equipment or tools. Must be able to work overtime on short notice, which could exceed 8 hours per shift and/or 40 hours per work week. EOE Equal Opportunity Employer