Material Sales Intern

Building a career at Granite may be the most valuable thing you could do.
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Are you interested in the opportunity to work for an industry-leading company that will give you the experience and exposure you need to build your career and personal brand? If so, then you’ve come to the right place! General Summary Support the selling of construction materials and services by establishing and maintaining effective customer relationships, identifying new revenue and market trends, and increasing marketshare.
Essential Job Accountabilities Provide superior levels of customer service to each Granite customer Build and maintain relationships with potential or existing customers to inform them about a product or services Take inbound calls from prospects or customers and make outbound telephone calls and following up on new leads Research and track small end customers and FOB opportunities to ensure increased sales and pricing Coordinate sales based on plant availability, current production and quoting Provide support to Outside Materials sales representatives by supplying larger leads, answering overflow calls and sending quotes Provide excellent customer service including answering calls, furnishing pricing, quotes, and submittals to ensure customer satisfaction Education College level coursework in Marketing, Business, Finance, Communications or related field, or equivalent experience Work Experience 0 - 3 years of sales experience Previous exposure to construction materials (asphalt, aggregates, cement, etc.
) preferred.
Knowledge, skills and abilities Great customer service skills Ability to work in high production environment and respond quickly and effectively under pressure and deadlines Demonstrate MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.
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Ability to execute tasks in a timely manner and stay organized Professional phone and customer service skills Knowledge of materials and construction sales practices Ability to work on a team Strong written and oral communication skills to effectively circulate information Ability to generate leads and close deals Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential job functions of this job.
The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, sit and use hands to operate a computer keyboard.
The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms.
The employee must occasionally lift and/or move 50 pounds.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Additional Requirements/Skills Comply, understand and support corporate safety initiatives to ensure a safe work environment.
Ability and willingness to abide by Granite's Code of Conduct at all times.
Our Benefits at a Glance: In addition to building the next generation of builders, Granite invests in its interns by providing them access to a broad benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability insurance, flexible spending plans, as well as special programs for musculoskeletal health, mental wellness, and more.
Interns may choose from two PPO medical plans through Anthem BlueCross, including our most popular plan, for which 100% of the premium is paid by Granite for eligible interns.
We invest in the future of our interns by providing them with access to Granite’s 401(k) plan where they are eligible for Granite’s 100% employer match on the first 6% of eligible compensation that they defer into their 401(k) plan.
Benefits may vary for positions located outside of the continental United States.
Base Hourly Wage Range : Hourly: $0.
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About Granite Construction Incorporated Granite Construction Incorporated is a member of the S&P 400 Index and is the parent company of Granite Construction Company, one of the nation's largest heavy civil contractors and construction materials producers.
Granite Construction is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities, Females, Protected Veterans, Individuals with Disabilities and a Drug-Free Workplace.
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and its subsidiaries ("Granite") will not accept unsolicited resumes from any source other than directly from a candidate.
Any unsolicited resumes sent to Granite, including unsolicited resumes sent to a Granite mailing address, fax machine or email address, directly to Granite employees, or to Granite's resume database will be considered Granite property.
Granite will NOT pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume.
Granite will consider any candidate for whom an Agency has submitted an unsolicited resume to have been referred by the Agency free of any charges or fees.
Agencies must obtain advance written approval from Granite's recruiting function to submit resumes, and then only in conjunction with a valid fully-executed contract for service and in response to a specific job opening.
Granite will not pay a fee to any Agency that does not have such agreement in place.
Agency agreements will only be valid if in writing and signed by Granite's Human Resources Representative or his/ her designee.
No other Granite employee is authorized to bind Granite to any agreement regarding the placement of candidates by Agencies.