Summary
The sales representative is responsible to grow and develop the sales and margins of MSIs Tile product lines with the retailer / dealer network; located within an assigned geographic territory.
Work Hour : Mon-Fri 8 am - 5 pm and One Saturday per Month.
Seniority Level : Mid-Senior Level Employment Type : Full-time
Compensation : This salaried, exempt position pays from $60,000 to $65,000 per year. The estimated annual pay for new hires generally ranges from $70,000 to $75,000 or more, depending on experience, education level and commission structure.
To perform this job successfully, the individual must be able to complete the following essential duties and responsibilities :
- Develop relationships with current customers and potential customers within specific territory
- Assist customers by providing knowledge and training company products to their store personnel, to ensure personnel is able to present product and negotiate well with consumers
- Understand our products, our market competition and how to position products to overcome these factors
- Manage displays, samples, and selling tools for customer availability.
- Understand retail business financials to consult with dealers on retail pricing, advertising, promotions and ROI.
- Quote prices, discuss credit terms and prepare sales contracts for customer orders
- Estimate date of delivery to customer, based on knowledge of companys delivery schedules.
- Review and analyze various sales reports to identify sales potential with current customers and potential new customers
- Utilize any and all marketing tools such as catalogs, brochures and vendor collateral to broaden reach in territory and promote company product
- Research and analyze customer needs and demands based on market information
- Investigate and resolve customer claims / problems with deliveries, returns and credits
- Attend trade shows throughout the year as required
- Travel 40% - 80% locally, occasionally nationally and / or internationally.
- Perform additional duties as required and or requested.
Additionally the candidate must meet the following Education and / or Experience requirements :
Bachelors Degree requiredTwo (2) plus years experience in channel distribution salesMinimum of 2 years of related industry experience; natural stone, tile or hard flooring industries.Strong math skills calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, percentages, area, and volume.Ability to determine solutions for customers.Must be results-oriented and able to work both independently and within a team environment.Intermediate computer proficiency.Valid drivers license.Excellent sales and negotiation skillsGood communication and people skillsConfidence and motivation to work toward targetsGood organizational and time management skillsAbility to work well alone or within a teamDemonstrated aptitude for problem solvingResilience to deal with customers who turn you downBilingual in Spanish a plus