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Aston Carter Sales Associate in Grimes, Iowa
Seeking a Sales Associate in the Grimes Area!!
Job Description
This position has opened due to the upcoming retirement of a long-standing team member who has been in the business for about 30 years. The ideal candidate will initially start in operations for 3-6 months, transition into the Sales Associate role, and eventually take over for the Sales Manager upon his retirement. The right person will ultimately run operations for the company. We are open to individuals with industry, sales, or management experience and are willing to offer competitive compensation for candidates with relevant experience.
Responsibilities
Gain a full understanding of crushing operations at all Recycling sites.
Obtain and maintain AGG1 and other related certifications.
Conduct sales prospecting and sales calls with estimators, engineers, city officials, etc.
Maintain current relationships with influential buyers and establish new customer relationships to achieve sales goals.
Quote projects, project sales, and manage raw material procurement.
Collaborate with engineers and contractors on material approval and material submittals.
Stay informed and involved in upcoming projects in Iowa and the Midwest.
Expand the sales of recycled materials and hauling services.
Work with the Recycling Sales Manager and Operations team to meet sales demand.
Understand competitor capabilities and market share.
Essential Skills
Sales experience
Construction sales experience
Account management
Customer Relations Management (CRM)
Skills & Qualifications
3+ years of experience in construction or sales preferred
Experience with Command Alkon preferred
College graduate with internship experience
Experience in concrete, asphalt, paving, ready mix, or aggregate
Work Environment
This role typically requires 45-55 hours per week, from 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, with some weekend work, 52 weeks per year. The office environment is small, with about 35 employees. There is an opportunity for growth, with the starting rate for an entry-level person ranging between $70,000 and $80,000, and potential to earn six figures plus bonuses once trained in sales.
About Aston Carter:
Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® double diamond winner for both client and talent service.
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
At Aston Carter, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through:
Hiring diverse talent
Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection
Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes
Ensuring growth opportunities for our people
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com (%20astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com) for other accommodation options.
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