# Area Sales Manager at Knight’s Companies Inc.

Area Sales Manager at Knight’s Companies Inc. in Charleston. Posted October 1, 2026.

- Company: Knight’s Companies Inc.
- Location: Charleston
- Experience: 5+ years
- Posted: 2026-10-01
- Apply: https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/knightscompaniesinc/jobs/4420062009
- Source: https://jobmagic.ai/jobs/area-sales-manager-knights-companies-inc-snen5k

## Description

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.

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