New Constructions Sales Representative

New Construction Sales Representative

Sports Industry

$75,000 - $85,000k/yr + Commission

Monday-Friday, Business Hours

Columbus, Ohio

Permanent

Why You’ll Love This Job:

• Opportunity to grow business within the new construction market while building relationships with architects, engineers, contractors, and other industry professionals
• Take ownership of developing new business opportunities, expanding territory presence, and managing a strong sales pipeline
• Join an established organization providing specialized products and solutions for construction projects
• Enjoy a relationship-driven sales role that combines prospecting, client presentations, project coordination, and strategic business development
• Work closely with national sales leadership, marketing, and operations teams to identify opportunities and win new projects
• Opportunity to attend client meetings, visit construction sites, and develop long-term partnerships with key decision-makers
• Make a direct impact on revenue growth, market expansion, and the organization's success within the construction industry

What You’ll Do:

• Identify and pursue new construction projects within an assigned territory, targeting architects, engineers, general contractors, and other key decision-makers
• Develop new business opportunities through proactive prospecting, market research, networking, and relationship building
• Build and maintain a strong sales pipeline while consistently identifying new projects and opportunities to generate revenue
• Establish relationships with construction firms, architectural groups, engineering teams, and other industry stakeholders
• Collaborate with internal teams to prepare competitive bids, proposals, and project solutions that align with customer requirements
• Present proposals to prospective customers, address questions, negotiate terms, and work toward securing new business
• Track bid submissions, follow up on outstanding opportunities, and analyze outcomes to improve future sales strategies
• Manage sales activity, customer interactions, and pipeline updates within the CRM system to ensure accurate forecasting and timely follow-up
• Travel throughout the assigned territory to meet with customers, conduct presentations, visit project sites, and develop new relationships
• Monitor construction market trends, competitor activity, and upcoming projects to identify opportunities for territory growth
• Serve as a trusted resource to customers throughout the sales process, from initial project discussions through project completion
• Partner with national sales leadership to align territory development efforts with broader business goals
• Collaborate with marketing and operations teams to ensure customer expectations, project requirements, and sales strategies remain aligned
• Provide regular updates on pipeline activity, sales performance, customer feedback, and market opportunities

What We’re Looking For:

• 3+ years of sales experience within construction, building materials, architectural products, or a related industry
• Proven success developing new business, managing sales pipelines, and consistently meeting or exceeding sales goals
• Experience building relationships with architects, engineers, general contractors, construction firms, or other industry decision-makers
• Strong understanding of the construction sales process, including project identification, bidding, proposals, and contract negotiations
• Ability to proactively prospect, identify opportunities, and develop new relationships within an assigned territory
• Excellent communication, presentation, and negotiation skills with confidence meeting directly with customers and project stakeholders
• Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to manage multiple projects, customer relationships, and deadlines
• Experience using CRM software to manage customer information, track opportunities, and maintain an active sales pipeline
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite
• Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, or a related field preferred
• Willingness to travel throughout the assigned territory for customer meetings, presentations, and construction site visits
• Self-motivated, proactive, and relationship-focused sales professional who enjoys building business and developing long-term customer partnerships

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