Sales Representative

Overview

Manage customer relationships, bid on projects, and oversee execution for commercial doors.

Key Responsibilities

• customer communication
• bid review
• takeoff
• vendor management
• site visits
• issue resolution

Tasks

-Communicates with assigned customers on a regular basis to check progress of current jobs and get leads for new work that may be coming up. -Reviews all bids for accuracy before submission; submits bids on a timely basis and in a fashion acceptable to the customer. -Attends project meetings as required by customer and / or circumstances. -Manages projects by proactive communication with customers, review of reports, monitoring of vendor performance and coordination with warehouse / shipping activities. -Maintains good vendor relationships, and obtains competitive bids from vendors to maximize bid potential and gross margins earned. -Visits jobsites as needed to attend meetings, check progress of work, or to diagnose and resolve problems. -Participates in take-off process from plans and in construction specification interpretation in order to maximize bid potential. -Follows up on bid results and negotiates to capture jobs where necessary. -Participates in regular sales meetings to assess market opportunities, report on potentials and determine assignments -With coordination from Manager, cultivates new customer relationships. -Secures construction plans and specifications on upcoming work in a timely fashion so that jobs may be taken off and bid. -Participates in physical inventories by counting or verifying assigned areas. -Identifies and solves problems, either customer related matters or Cook & Boardman internal issues that may involve their work.

Requirements

• construction plans
• door hardware
• microsoft office
• comsense
• 5 years
• associate degree

What You Bring

-Ability to read and interpret construction plans and specifications -Knowledge of commercial door and hardware products and building code requirements -Must have excellent interpersonal and customer service skills -Associate’s or Bachelor’s Degree, or an equivalent combination of education/experience -Must be detail oriented with strong organizational skills and the ability to multi-task -At least 5 years in construction-related environment -Strong mathematical skills -Current and valid US driver’s license -Strong written and verbal communication skills -Proficiency with Microsoft Office products; some familiarity with industry specific software (Comsense)

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Benefits

-Supportive Culture: Innovation, creativity, and teamwork are at the heart of everything we do. -Work-Life Balance: Generous paid time off for rest, family, and self-care. -Comprehensive Benefits: Health, dental, vision, prescription coverage, life insurance, and 401(k) with company match. -Career Growth: You’ll benefit from continuous learning, mentorship, and leadership training including access to C&B University, our in-house development program.

About The Cook & Boardman Group, Llc

-Specialize in access control, door hardware, and automated systems across commercial, residential, and industrial sectors. -Provide custom solutions for large-scale installations in high-rise buildings, government facilities, and healthcare complexes. -Success attributed to deep expertise and commitment to high-quality, reliable products. -Focus on evolving technologies to shape the future of integrated security systems.

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