Opportunities with Phoenix Services.

Position Title: Sales Engineer

Reports to: Director Sales

Home Office: East Chicago, IN

Overview of Position:

Position involves sales of slag aggregates to architects, engineers, contractors, constructers etc., providing customer service, developing sales plans, project quotations, scheduling with production on product needs and facilitating shipments. Client face to face meetings expected to be 60 to 80% of work effort. Primary sales territory is the city of Chicago and the entire State of Illinois.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Develop City of Chicago and related organizations as clients
• Develop strategic sales and marketing plans
• Budgeting and forecasting sales
• Community relations
• Analyzing customer segmentation
• Travel required – including some overnight stays
• Partner with operations to maximize customer and product mix to improve overall performance
• Active participation in State trade and technical associations.

Experience:

• 5 – 7 Years; Knowledge of asphalt, concrete, aggregate, engineering and heavy highway construction industries

Education:

• Bachelor’s Degree in civil engineering, construction management, business or equivalent work experience

Required Skills or Abilities:

• Knowledge and understanding of Heavy Highway construction
• Ability to perform well in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment
• Results oriented
• Strong analytical and reasoning abilities
• Well-developed interpersonal skills – ability to get along with diverse personalities
• Strong communication skills, written and verbal
• Strong computer skills

Compensation:

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience
• Competitive benefits package
• Company vehicle