SIMON | Sales & Logistics Manager

Simon is a subsidiary of Colas USA with operations throughout Colorado, Nebraska, South Dakota, and Wyoming. We specialize in aggregate, asphalt, and ready-mix concrete materials production, with expert teams providing high-quality asphalt paving, concrete, bridge, and utility construction services. Through strong local ties backed by global resources, we focus on quality and value to deliver the best products and services for our clients. What we do is bigger than construction – it is about connecting communities, building new roads to the future, and keeping the spirit of the pioneers alive and well. To learn more about Simon visit .

The Colas USA Family of Companies provides competitive pay, outstanding benefits, career advancement opportunities, professional education, and extensive training for every employee. We pride ourselves on upholding the highest standards of safety, environmental conservation, and ethical conduct as we strive to grow our infrastructure products and services through empowering and developing our people, fostering innovation, utilizing new technology, and maximizing vertical integration at all levels of the company’s value chain. To learn more about the Colas USA Family of Companies, please visit .

Job Summary:

Responsible for developing sales strategies related to aggregate product sales (aggregate, asphalt, and/or ready-mix) for commercial, industrial, and residential construction applications; builds and maintains customer relationships in the interest of supporting increasing the Company’s market share of the production industry in local markets. Also responsible for oversight of logistics (trucking) operations within assigned markets.

Main Responsibilities:

This position performs job duties in the following areas, in addition to other projects/tasks as assigned:

Safety & Culture
• Embrace the Company’s safety culture, actively support all safety initiatives, and adhere to defined accountabilities implemented by the Safety Steering and Continuous Improvement teams
• Support, promote, and practice the Company’s core values, vision, and mission; follow code of ethics, workplace conduct, safety, and other established policies
• Collaborate with teams across business lines, facilitate communication of business performance goals, and drive team unity; support feedback and accountability across the organization and recognize, report, and celebrate wins and successes

Sales Management
• Develop and maintain effective relationships and sustainable partnerships with customers, suppliers, and internal business groups
• Oversee sales team performance to ensure a high-level of internal/external customer service
• Use sales tools (zone maps, pricing processes, etc.) and coordinate with sales and logistics personnel to ensure consistent application of pricing, processes, and strategy
• Drive customer communication and outreach strategies, credit & collections processes, pricing implementation, order processing, customer delivery schedules, delivery system support, and quotation preparation
• Coordinate and direct effective utilization of resources, equipment, and sales/logistics personnel
• Participate in construction and production planning processes, budgeting, and capital planning to support operations
• Review schedules, job cost estimates, and bidding information within scope of assigned market area
• Collaborate with customers, job owners, agency representatives, subcontractors, suppliers, and construction and manufacturing supervisors to resolve issues and improve operational efficiency, quality, and service

Main Responsibilities continued:

Transportation & Logistics
• Oversee, develop, and support trucking & dispatch staff to meet utilization, efficiency, profitability, and service targets
• Establish and implement key performance indicators, maintain metrics, and analyze data to assess performance and recommend/implement improvements related to delivery turnaround, transport costs, and overall efficiency of trucking operations
• Implement logistics systems and processes to effectively support internal projects, external sales, and supply contracts
• Ensure logistics staff maintain records and information related to trucking operations to meet compliance standards
• Oversee establishment of win-win partnerships with external haulers to provide efficient transportation services at the lowest sustainable cost
• Oversee processes and planning related to repair and preventative maintenance of internal fleet

Administration, Management & Leadership
• Prepare and maintain budgets; analyze, interpret, and present financial and performance data related to business operations; adjust strategies to maintain strong financial performance
• Actively support and lead Company initiatives related to safety, performance, and employee development
• Effectively manage the work environment and staff to ensure safety, regulatory, and production targets are met
• Assist regional management team with planning strategically and driving growth initiatives
• Support execution of regional business strategy and initiatives aligning with company strategy, goals, and objectives

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in business, engineering, construction management, related field and/or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Valid driver’s license and ability to maintain a clean driving record

Skills:

• 10+ years of progressive experience in heavy civil construction, aggregate materials manufacturing and/or related field
• 5+ years of experience managing, leading, and influencing teams
• Solid understanding of financial statements and ability to analyze and interpret financial data
• Solid understanding of construction processes, planning, and project management
• Organizational skills and ability to manage multiple competing priorities
• Ability to lead, mentor, and develop others, define goals and objectives, and hold others accountable
• Ability to engage and inspire employees at all levels and manage by influence as well as authority to achieve results
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, draw conclusions, and solve complex problems
• Ability to effectively communicate and present ideas and information to individuals at all levels of the organization, representatives of public agencies, and members of the community
• Computer skills including use of Office 365 (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, etc.) and mobile applications; experience with JD Edwards, HCSS, sales management, and related programs

Physical Requirements:

• Wear and maintain personal protective equipment (PPE) as required by company safety guidelines
• Occasionally required to lift and /or move up to 50 pounds with or without assistance
• Regularly required to sit for long periods at a desk using a computer
• Regularly required to stand, walk, sit, reach with hands and arms; occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch/crawl
• Exposure to typical construction/industrial site conditions, including dust/chemicals and loud noise, heavy equipment and machinery, all weather conditions, and walking across uneven terrain
• Regularly required to use hands to feel, handle and manipulate objects, write, use a keyboard and/or mobile device
• Regularly required to communicate (talk and hear), and perform tasks requiring visual acuity
• Travel with overnight stays away from home

Benefits and Perks:

• Choice of 3 Medical Plan Options
• Prescription Drug Coverage
• Dental and Vision Plans
• Flexible Spending Account or Health Savings Options
• Access to Telemedicine and Healthcare Advocacy Services
• Paid Parental Leave
• Employee Assistance Program
• Life and AD&D Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
• 401(k) Savings Plan with Company Match
• Product and Service Group Discount Programs

The information contained herein is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of the duties and responsibilities of the job, nor are they intended to be an all-inclusive list of the skills and abilities required to do the job. Management may, at its discretion, assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. Benefit offerings subject to change.

Application window anticipated to close on 09/25/2025; open until filled.

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Please contact Colas Inc. at 973-290-9082 or send an email to [email protected] .