Are you ready to build a new path in your sales career? We are seeking a highly motivated, friendly sales representative that is looking for their next challenge. Join Schwake Stone and utilize your experience as a self-starter to cultivate new business relationships.
 
Schwake Stone has been Chicago's leading supplier of quality stone products for over 74 years.  We offer a wide-range of products including: paving stone, landscape stone, aggregates and pebbles, soil and mulch, cut stone, and landscape accessories.
 
Essential Functions of this role:

• Responsible for identifying and prospecting projects to use the Schwake Stone products
• Establish and expand relationships with new and existing clients
• Develop sales plan to meet and exceed sales goals
• Quote prices, credit terms and prepare sales contracts for orders obtained
• Work with operations team to understand inventory needed to drive sales
• Share knowledge and expertise to sell value added products
• Deliver exceptional customer service to internal and external clients
• This is not an office position. This position requires driving most of the day to accounts, finding new contractors, and developing new sales.

Skills:

• Self-directed, adaptable and positive
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• High sense of urgency with entrepreneurial qualities
• Valid and clean driver’s license
• Knowledge of Landscape specifications and estimating

 
Experience/Education:

• 5+ years of experience in outside sales experience
• Experience in hardscape products and working with industry experts; to include landscape contractors, building contractors and masons
• Bachelor’s Degree in Business a plus

 
Benefits:
We offer a comprehensive benefit package, including: Medical and Dental Insurance, generous paid time off, life insurance, 401(k), and work-life balance