The Role and the Company
 
Lehigh Hanson is North America's leading supplier of cement, aggregates, ready mix concrete, and asphalt.  We have hundreds of plants and thousands of employees working across the United States and Canada.  We are also part of Heidelberg Cement Group, one of the world's largest building materials companies.
 
Campbell Concrete & Materials operates 23 ready mixed concrete plants throughout the greater Houston area. With more than 200 mixer trucks and nearly 400 dedicated employees, Campbell has provided a quality ready mix product for over 50 years. Currently, as part of Lehigh Hanson, Inc., one of the largest construction materials companies in North America, Campbell has access to the most knowledgeable experts in the industry. Campbell Concrete & Materials can provide a wide range of ready mixed concrete products to meet the requirements for all commercial, industrial, paving, residential projects, and DIY projects.
 
HERE'S WHAT YOU'LL GET TO DO
 
Are you looking for a long-term position with a stable company?  As a Sales Trainee, you'll complete a defined training program tailored to prepare the successful candidate for future roles in construction material sales.  In addition to sales, the program will expose the candidate to a broad range of functions within the business including operations and numerous other support departments.  Some of the things the successful candidate will focus on in the program are as follows:

• Strong focus on the sales side of the business including the sales processes, orders, logistics, billing, etc.
• Involvement in the operational side of the business including exposure to mining, processing, quality control, and shipping.
• A solid understanding of the support departments including the functions that they perform and how they support the business.  These include CCM, finance, and legal.
• Complete various projects as assigned during the training program.  Projects may be operational, sales or business development related.  These projects are a great way for the successful candidate to really add value to the organization and increase their own skills while completing the training program.
• Participate in continuous improvement exercises, including work that is heavily analytical, to seek new and changing ways to improve the profitability of the business.
• Drive and promote a culture of safety and promote a safe work environment

This position will reside in Houston, TX.
 
HERE'S WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR

• A Bachelors or Advanced degree in construction management, mining or another applicable program.
• Strong interpersonal and teamwork skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Willingness to maintain a safe workplace and to perform hands on duties as part of an overall development program
• Computer literacy
• Ability to anticipate and adapt to changing situations
• Willingness to travel and / or relocate for future assignments

 
BRING YOUR HUMBLE OVERACHIEVER ATTITUDE AND LET'S ELEVATE OUR COMPANY EVEN HIGHER!
 
At Lehigh Hanson, we care a great deal about your health which is why there is no waiting period to participate in highly competitive medical, dental, vision, and life insurance programs.  In addition, we offer a 401(k) retirement savings plan with an automatic company contribution as well as matching contributions.

Lehigh Hanson is a drug free workplace

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