Territory Sales Manager - Cary, NC, USA

Company Description · Cornerstone Building Brands is a premier exterior building solutions provider serving both the residential and commercial markets across North America. The building products we manufacture are the cornerstone of the communities where people live, work, and p ...

Job description

Company Description

Cornerstone Building Brands is a premier exterior building solutions provider serving both the residential and commercial markets across North America. The building products we manufacture are the cornerstone of the communities where people live, work, and play -from homes to hospitals, grade schools to grocery stores, manufacturing facilities to municipal buildings and beyond.

Through the core values and consistent behaviors and mindsets embraced by our employees, we have built a culture dedicated to understanding our customers' needs and what matters most to their success. We know that it is our people who make the difference, and we are deeply committed to building a workplace and global community where inclusion is not only valued but also prioritized, providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and employees.

Job Description

The role of the Territory Sales Manager is to effectively manage assigned territory accounts mostly in the New York state area, supporting designated sales team in their efforts to grow revenue while professionally representing Cornerstone Building Brands surface and siding solutions. The role will prospect, qualify, sell, support, and develop an account base.  Additionally it will provide pre-sales and post-sales support; perform sales and account management functions to achieve and exceed quotas; conduct customer account development training; identify and contact potential customers, create proposals and execute company sales strategies; and participates in customer trade shows.  Position requires heavy travel (up to 75%+)

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
• 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

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
•  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 (75%+)

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Why work for Cornerstone Building Brands? 

Our teams are at the heart of our purpose to positively contribute to the communities where we live, work and play. Full-time* team members receive** medical, dental and vision benefits starting day 1. Other benefits include PTO, paid holidays, FSA, life insurance, LTD, STD, 401k, EAP, discount programs, tuition reimbursement, training, and professional development. 

*Full-time is defined as regularly working 30+ hours per week. **Union programs may vary depending on the collective bargaining agreement.

Cornerstone Building Brands is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, or status as a protected veteran. You can find the Equal Employment Opportunity Poster here. You can also view Your Right to Work Poster here along with This Organizations Participation in E-Verify Poster here. If you'd like to view a copy of the company's affirmative action plan for protected veterans or individuals with disabilities or policy statement, please contact Human Resources at or [email protected]. If you have a disability and you believe that you need a reasonable accommodation in order to search for a job opening or to submit an online application, please contact Human Resources at or [email protected]. This email is used exclusively to assist disabled job seekers whose disability prevents them from being able to apply online. Only emails received for this purpose will be returned. Messages left for other purposes, such as following up on an application or technical issues not related to a disability, will not receive a response.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) of 2018

Must be at least 18 years of age to apply.

Notice of Recruitment Fraud

We have been made aware of multiple scams whereby unauthorized individuals are using Cornerstone Building Brand's name and logo to solicit potential job-seekers for employment. In some cases, job-seekers are being contacted directly, both by phone and e-mail. In other instances, these unauthorized individuals are placing advertisements for fake positions with both legitimate websites and fabricated ones. These individuals are typically promising high-paying jobs with the requirement that the job-seeker send money to pay for things such as visa applications or processing fees. Please be advised that Cornerstone Building Brands will never ask potential job-seekers for any sort of advance payment or bank account information as part of the recruiting or hiring process.