Title: Northeast Regional Sales Representative
Location: Must reside in the territory (OH, PA, MD, NY, CT, MA, NH, RI, DE, NJ, VT, and DC.)
*Must have construction sales experience to be considered for this opportunity as well as experience calling on the A&D community*
As the Northeast Sales Representative you will have ownership for maximizing sales and ensuring market penetration with existing accounts, as well as actively pursuing new customers and developing new opportunities. This position is heavily focused on building relationships with architecture and design firms. As you maintain strong relationships across our customer base, you will also gain recognition as an industry resource and product expert. A day in the life of this position will include appointments/presentations with architects, interior designers, contractors, and facility end users. The territory will cover our region in the Northeast, including OH, PA, MD, NY, CT, MA, NH, RI, DE, NJ, VT, and DC.
Qualifications
· College degree preferred, or field equivalency.
· Experience calling into the A&D community is REQUIRED
· Previous inside or outside sales experience in a business-to-business environment, successful background in prospecting, cold-calling, and business development.
· Extensive construction sales experience REQUIRED. Window Coverings sales experience is highly preferred.
· A track record of successful sales growth and teamwork.
· Self-starter who can take initiative, working independently, as well as an effective and valued team member.
· Must possess above-average problem-solving skills.
· Excellent listening, probing, and closing skills.
· Effective time management skills and ability to prioritize tasks and complete projects on schedule.
· Must demonstrate professional oral and written communication skills.
· Must be competent in Microsoft (word processing, spreadsheets, databases, email).
· Ability to adapt quickly and positively in response to demands of company growth and development.
· Must reside within the region
· Ability to travel 50% within the territory
Expected salary: 70-80K base + commissions