Marketing Manager (Building Materials Industry)

Job Description

Job Description

• Develop new accounts, and maintain and expand existing accounts to market all bulk and packaged company products in assigned geographical territory.

• Provide assistance and sales support to customers regarding product information, mix design and other information necessary to promote usage of products.

• Assist Credit and Customer Service Departments with resolving client concerns, questions, issues or defaults related to charges, invoices, accounts receivable and credit issues.

• Prepare and submit reports and information summarizing marketing activities and results.

• Assist District Sales Manager in the preparation and presentation of annual business plans, budgets and forecasts.

• Attend trade shows and professional organizational meetings to develop relationships, gain industry knowledge and to raise visibility for company products.

• Complete expense reports and other administrative paperwork as required by the company and management.

Qualifications

• BS degree in Business or Engineering, preferred

• Five (5) years sales experience, developing new or servicing existing markets, preferably in a similar industry

• Sales and marketing skills, including the ability to generate and convert leads

• Negotiation and problem resolution skills, exercising a great deal of creativity

• Ability to build and maintain professional and client relationships

• Good organization and follow-through skills, as well as time and territory management skills

• Knowledge of cement industry and processes, mix designs and concrete testing

• Proficiency with MS Word, Excel and other desktop programs