Territory Sales Manager - Jackson, United States - Cornerstone Building Brands

    Cornerstone Building Brands
    Cornerstone Building Brands Jackson, United States

    Found in: Talent US C2 - 1 week ago

    Cornerstone Building Brands background
    Full time
    Description

    DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Develops and grows established accounts
  • Service existing accounts, obtains sales orders and establishes new accounts
  • Studies existing and potential volume by market segment
  • Exercises proper and complete sales resource utilization to assist in securing new business
  • Utilizes structured call frequency system to plan and organize daily work schedule in pursuit of existing and potential territory sale opportunities
  • Conducts and/or participates in sales promotion and customer educational meetings
  • Provides lead generation and follow through
  • Recommends changes in pricing and adjusts pricing within established guidelines
  • Evaluates results and competitive developments
  • Resolves customer complaints
  • Evaluates complaints, investigates problems, develops solutions; makes recommendations to management
  • Submits annual sales forecast
  • Conducts competitive analysis
  • Gathers current marketplace information on competitor pricing, product, new products, service levels, merchandising techniques, etc.
  • Customizes sales presentations
  • Knows and exercises the proper techniques in preparing an opening, presenting, overcoming objections and concluding a presentation
  • Provides sales administration and historical records
  • Submits weekly sales report or as required
  • Handles forms and other lines of communication
  • Develops and maintains customer profile and territory and account sales records
  • May be required to perform AIA (American Institute of Architects) presentations
  • Performs other duties as assigned
  • Qualifications
  • High School Diploma or equivalent; Bachelor's degree preferred
  • 3 years proven direct sales experience, preferably in the building products industry
  • A thorough knowledge of the building products industry and sales management experience in both the dealer, distribution, and/or two step channel of the business, dependent upon brand
  • Problem solving and sales negotiation skills a must
  • General knowledge of major competitive brands
  • Strong communication skills
  • Experience with sales planning, budgeting and T&E expense management
  • Excellent verbal and written communications skills
  • Strong problem solving and negotiation skills
  • Solid time management skills
  • Adept at prioritizing multiple responsibilities
  • Interpersonal and teamwork skills are essential
  • Strong personal motivation
  • Thorough knowledge of Microsoft Office applications including Word, Excel and PowerPoint
  • Position requires heavy travel (50%+)