Since 1969, Knight’s Companies has grown from a single septic tank pumping truck into a trusted, family-owned leader in construction and manufacturing services. Built on quality, integrity, and customer service, Knight’s Companies is committed to excellence across its Redi-Mix, Precast, Trucking, and Pumping operations. We are seeking a dynamic Area Sales Manager to lead our ready-mix concrete business across the Charleston market. This pivotal role offers an exciting opportunity to drive growth, foster strong customer relationships, and lead a high-performing sales team. If you are a results-oriented professional with a passion for sales leadership and customer service, we invite you to join our innovative team committed to excellence and sustainable growth. Key Responsibilities: • Provide leadership and strategic direction to the regional ready-mix concrete sales team, ensuring alignment with company goals and customer needs. • Drive profitable growth by developing and executing effective sales strategies tailored to both commercial and residential customer segments. • Lead, motivate, and develop the regional sales team to achieve and exceed sales targets. • Collaborate with the Regional General Manager to align sales initiatives, forecasts and performance goals. • Work with the Area Operations Manager to ensure delivery of a world-class customer experience, maintaining high levels of customer satisfaction. • Monitor market trends, competitor activities, and customer feedback to identify growth opportunities and maintain competitiveness and profitability. • Direct the sales organization to achieve volume, margin, and customer satisfaction goals. • Establish and maintain relationships with key accounts, contractors, and developers. • Oversee pricing strategy, contract negotiations, and bid processes to ensure profitability and market competitiveness. • Collaborate with marketing and technical services teams to support sales initiatives and enhance customer engagement. What You Need to Succeed: • Bachelor’s degree in business administration, construction management, or related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience. • Minimum of 5 years of progressive leadership experience in the ready-mix, aggregates, or construction materials industry. • Proven experience in sales management, preferably within the construction materials or ready-mix concrete industry. • Demonstrated ability to meet or exceed sales targets and business objectives. • Strong leadership and team development skills. • Ability to work collaboratively across departments and with external stakeholders • Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal communication skills. • Ability to travel regularly within assigned area and occasionally outside the region as business needs require. • Valid driver’s license with acceptable driving record in accordance with company standards. What We Offer: • Competitive pay • Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance • Paid Time Off (PTO) and Paid Holidays • 401(k) with Company Match • Short-Term Disability (STD) • Long-Term Disability (LTD) • Company-Paid Life Insurance • Voluntary insurance programs including Life, Critical Illness, Hospitalization, Accident and Pet Insurance. Interested in opportunities in other Knight’s Companies locations? We’re hiring across our other markets: • Lowcountry: Charleston/Jedburg/St. George/Moncks Corner • Midlands: Columbia/Lexington/Irmo/Blythewood/Lugoff/Sumter • South: Aiken/Hampton/Beaufort/Okatie/Richmond Hill/Savannah Visit our careers page to explore all openings: www.knightscompanies.com Join our team and be part of a company that values safety, hard work and professionalism. We offer a supportive work environment, opportunities for growth, and comprehensive benefits to help you succeed in your career. EOE