Business Development Representative - Mundelein, IL - APG North

Job ID:  494882

Oldcastle APG, a CRH Company, is the leading provider of outdoor living solutions in North America with an award-winning portfolio that enables customers to Live Well Outside. Inspiring endless possibilities with enduring performance, its collection of premier building products create inviting outdoor spaces where people connect, reflect and recharge. The manufacturer’s signature brands include Belgard® and Echelon® hardscape and masonry materials; Barrette Outdoor Living® and MoistureShield® fencing, decking and railing; Sakrete® and Amerimix® packaged concrete and mortar; Techniseal® sands, jointing technologies and surface protectors; PebbleTec® pool finishes; plus popular brands of landscape and gardening materials.     

Job Summary

In this role, your objective is to be responsible for overall sales support functions including (but not limited to) on job site product knowledge training, supporting the development of dealer/customer relationships, maintaining quality dealer presence, update distributor displays and P.O.P. material and assisting in customer appreciation events.

Responsibilities

• Landscape & Hardscape contractor recruitment & relationship management
• Coordinate in class & online product training event
• Leads & opportunity management within the Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Software
• Facilitate working relationships with new contractors, local dealers, and outside sales team
• Coordinate & support in field marketing events and promotions
• Jobsite visits to educate and demonstrate installation methods on Belgard products
• Responsible for supporting the development and maintaining effective relationships with current dealers
• Monitor and maintain all P.O.P. material for assigned region
• Sample board management & sample drop off
• Maintain weekly communication with all Outside Sales Representatives
• Travel to each assigned region as requested
• Complete any merchandising or remerchandising efforts in any location as directed
• Provide a Dealer visit summary to management after each dealer visit
• Provide a weekly email to management recapping the dealer outlook and communication performed each week
• Oversee Administrative sales functions for sales program
• Attend home shows and provide customer service
• Other duties and responsibilities related to the nature of the job may be assigned on a temporary or permanent basis as needed

Requirements/Education/ Experience

• Ability to travel locally up to 75% of the time, up to 25% overnight travel
• Associate’s degree or equivalent from a 2 year college or technical school or equivalent in experience, training and education
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written; Bilingual (Spanish/English) preferred
• Excellent customer service-oriented skills
• Attention to detail
• Computer literate, especially MS Office suite, e-mail, etc.
• Valid driver’s license and current auto liability insurance
• English/Spanish Bilingual verbal and written literacy preferred
• Install experience in block/brick industry recommended (preferred)
• Salesforce or equivalent CRM experience (preferred) Physical Environment
• Lifting up to 50 pounds
• Able to operate a vehicle for long periods of time
• Requires sitting and standing for long periods of time
• English/Spanish Bilingual verbal and written literacy preferred
• Install experience in block/brick industry recommended (preferred)
• Salesforce or equivalent CRM experience (preferred)

Physical Environment

• Lifting up to 50 pounds
• Able to operate a vehicle for long periods of time
• Requires sitting and standing for long periods of time

What CRH Offers You

• Highly competitive base pay
• Comprehensive medical, dental and disability benefits programs
• Group retirement savings program
• Health and wellness programs
• A diverse and 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 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 APG, a CRH Company, is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer.

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