Area Sales Manager

Territories Available: Boston, Washington, DC, Baltimore, Philadelphia, Chicago, Atlanta, Miami, Orlando, Dallas, Houston, San Francisco, Los Angeles and Seattle

Position requirements

• College degree preferred; high school diploma or equivalent a must
• Strong entrepreneurial mindset—self directed, self motivated—able to set and achieve goals and ability to run the show in an assigned territory
• Ability to work on a commission-only basis—with the understanding that this truly does bring unlimited earning potential
• Experience in floor covering industry—previous experience in selling to Architects and Specifiers and thorough knowledge of the architectural marketplace will be looked upon favorably
• Direct sales experience to contractors / installers through product demonstrations, technical support and problem solving
• Strong analytical, communication, presentation and influencing skills and be capable of communicating equally with architects, engineers, interior designers and contractors
• Fast learner, energetic, and results-oriented; problem solver with good judgment; Professional, honest and efficient
• Valid driver’s license and ability to lift and carry 50-75lbs
  
  

Responsibilities and Job description

• Responsible for direct sales to contractors/installers throughout their geographic territory
• Responsible for effective management of existing accounts in addition to the generation of new customers through lead follow-up
• Provide superior customer service in a friendly and knowledgeable manner
• Engage in proactive prospecting to acquire new architect, designer and contractor accounts and increase awareness of products through presentations and demonstrations
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with contractors, architects and specifiers through regular contact and technical support
• Take on technical resource lead role in the preparation of bids on major commercial projects, and will act as a liaison to project owners, architects/designers/specifiers and contractors
• Conduct weekly AIA Lunch & Learn presentations
• Responsible to know all products availability, use, benefits and pricing structure
• Generate customer orders and confirm all technical requirements
• Adhere to Company policies and procedures
  
  

Interested candidates, please contact us via email: info@duraamen.com or fax: 866.629.4157.

No phone calls please. No agencies please.

The employment is contingent upon successful completion of background investigation. Only those candidates considered qualified will be contacted. All other resumés will be kept on file for six months.