A sales agent for a building construction company sells building materials or construction projects to clients

This job description note can be customized based on whether the role is for selling materials, projects, or both. 

Sales agent for building materials

Objective: Drive sales and revenue by promoting and selling a range of construction materials to contractors, distributors, and builders. 

Key responsibilities:

• Identify new business opportunities through cold calling, site visits, and networking.
• Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with new and existing clients to ensure repeat business.
• Meet or exceed monthly and quarterly sales targets.
• Negotiate contracts, prepare quotations, and follow up to close sales deals.

Required skills and qualifications:

• Proven experience in sales, preferably within the building materials or construction industry.
• Strong communication, negotiation, and presentation skills.
• Knowledge of construction consumables, building materials, and product applications.
• Self-motivated, target-driven, and results-oriented.
• Ability to work independently and manage a sales territory effectively.

Sales agent for construction projects

Objective: Secure new construction projects by identifying and engaging with key decision-makers and providing tailored project solutions. 

Key responsibilities:

• Generate leads and new business within the residential or commercial construction sectors.
• Build and maintain relationships with clients and other stakeholders.
• Conduct site visits to understand client needs and provide advice and estimates.
• Meet sales targets and track project progress.
• Ensure client satisfaction through post-sale support.
• Represent the company at industry events.

Required skills and qualifications:

• Demonstrated sales experience in the construction industry.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and negotiation skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects.