Sales Representative - Construction Materials

Knife River is seeking a driven and customer-focused Sales Representative to support our operations in the Boise market. In this role, you will build strong relationships, grow your local territory, and drive sales of ready-mix concrete, aggregates, and asphalt products. This position plays a key role in delivering high-quality solutions to construction partners while supporting profitable growth within the local market.

Job Summary

The Sales Representative is responsible for developing and maintaining customer relationships within the Boise area, identifying new business opportunities, and managing projects from bid through completion. This role focuses on maximizing sales volume and profitability while ensuring exceptional customer satisfaction in the local market.

Key Responsibilities

Sales & Business Development

• Build and maintain relationships with contractors, subcontractors, developers, municipalities, government agencies, and supply houses within the Boise market
• Prospect new business opportunities and expand market share in the local territory
• Make direct calls on customers and assist with service, pricing, order placement, and product recommendations
• Promote company products and services to increase sales and strengthen market presence
• Monitor local construction activity, market trends, and competitor landscape

Estimating, Bidding & Project Management

• Prepare accurate quotes, bids, and project estimates using company pricing tools and software
• Review project plans and specifications to determine scope and material requirements
• Coordinate with operations, dispatch, and quality control teams to select appropriate materials and mix designs
• Manage projects from bid award through completion, ensuring timelines, quality, and customer expectations are met
• Facilitate pre-construction, construction, and post-construction meetings as needed

Customer Service & Relationship Management

• Serve as a trusted advisor by recommending the best products and solutions for each project
• Maintain consistent communication to ensure high levels of customer satisfaction
• Monitor product quality during delivery and placement
• Address customer concerns related to billing, delivery, credit, or product performance
• Assist with collections efforts as needed

Operations & Administrative Duties

• Utilize CRM systems and sales tools to track customer activity, quotes, and reporting
• Learn and implement new software programs for quoting and reporting purposes
• Deliver material samples to customers or project stakeholders when required
• Maintain accurate documentation of bids, projects, and customer interactions
• Communicate effectively with internal teams including operations, dispatch, quality control, accounting and management

Safety & Professional Development

• Promote and uphold Knife River's strong safety culture
• Identify and address unsafe behaviors or conditions
• Attend training sessions, trade shows, and seminars to build product knowledge
• Stay informed on construction industry developments in the local market

Work Environment

• Combination of office work, field sales, and jobsite visits primarily within the [City] area
• Fast-paced, team-oriented environment with a strong emphasis on safety
• Occasional overnight travel may be required

Qualifications

Required

• High School diploma or GED
• Strong customer service and communication skills (verbal and written)
• Intermediate computer skills (Microsoft Office and sales/quoting tools)
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines

Preferred

• 3-5+ years of sales experience (construction materials or related industry preferred)
• Experience with ready-mix concrete, aggregates, or asphalt products
• Ability to read and interpret construction plans and specifications (or willingness to learn)
• Experience with CRM platforms
• Technical or solution-based sales experience

Knife River offers a comprehensive benefits package available after 60 days of employment, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and a 401(k) plan with company match.

Knife River is a drugfree workplace.
Women, veterans, and minorities are encouraged to apply.

How To Apply

You may apply online at http://jobs.kniferiver.com

If unable to apply online, mail completed application to:

5450 W. Gowen Road

Boise, ID 83709

Subject to pre-employment drug testing and background checks.

Knife River is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, age, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status or any other protected category under applicable state/federal law.

Veterans: Put your Skills to Work with Us!

At Knife River, we are committed to helping our military transition to civilian life. We are constantly looking to add veterans to our workforce and want to make the transition as smooth as possible. There are many jobs within the military that are transferable to our Sales Representative position!