Title: Junior Sales Representative

Location:

Baton Rouge, LA, US, 70809

Group: Emerging Businesses Group

Division: Sales

Job ID: 19591

it's what's inside that counts

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There’s more to CMC than our products and the buildings, structures, and roads they go into. At CMC, it’s the people inside our recycling centers, fabrication plants, manufacturing facilities, steel mills and offices that make us who we are as a company. Our success comes from finding, retaining, and supporting the highest quality talent by offering:

Day 1 Benefits Coverage with low cost Medical, Vision, Dental
Day 1 Paid-time Off and Vacation
4.5% Company Match 401(k) plan
$500 Annual Company-paid Lifestyle Benefit
Competitive Compensation and Bonuses
Company-paid Life and Disability Insurance
Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Training and Advancement Opportunities

Why This Job

CMC provides an excellent opportunity to learn the steel, construction reinforcement and ground stabilization industries and to grow in your career. Whether you will spend your day brainstorming in an office cubicle, operating a crane, running manufacturing equipment or troubleshooting technical obstacles, at CMC, you’ll get the training and support from your team that you need to excel in your role and reach your full potential.

What You'll Do

Support the sales team in managing existing accounts and building strong relationships with new customers
Assist in identifying sales opportunities within assigned territories or customer segments
Conduct outbound calls, emails, and in-person visits to prospect new clients
Prepare and deliver sales quotes and product recommendations with oversight from senior sales staff
Input and maintain accurate records of sales activities and customer interactions in CRM systems
Coordinate with operations, logistics, and fulfillment teams to ensure accurate and timely delivery of services and materials
Stay informed about current construction projects, industry trends, and competitor activity
Attend industry trade shows or networking events as needed to promote brand and build connections
Assist in the preparation of sales reports and forecasts
Follow up on open quotes and customer inquiries to close pending opportunities

What You'll Need

1-2 years of experience in sales, customer service, or construction-related roles preferred
Strong interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal
Willingness to travel locally to customer sites and job locations
Familiarity with construction services or materials (steel, concrete, rebar, etc.) is a plus
Proficiency in Microsoft Office; experience with CRM tools (e.g., Salesforce) is a bonus

Your Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Construction Management, Marketing, or a related field (or equivalent work experience)

We are CMC, a Fortune 500® company at the leading edge of our industry. Our construction reinforcement and steel products have supported construction projects and structures around the world. The secret to our success? We’ve built our legacy by assembling a team of innovators and doers to tackle some of the most challenging construction reinforcement problems facing our world for more than 100 years — and we’re just getting started.

If you’re ready to join a team working to make our industry more sustainable, support the bridges, roadways, buildings and infrastructure that connects our communities, and do meaningful work, you’re ready to join CMC. Apply today and start moving your career — and our world — forward. Let's build a better world!

CMC is committed to providing equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, physical or mental disability, national origin, citizenship, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, or other status protected by federal, state or local law.