Networking Development Representative

Reece•Austin, TX

About The Position

Working at Reece & Fortiline means being part of a growing global company that brings our purpose and values to life every day. We celebrate our team members living our values and provide opportunities to build a long and remarkable career. We’re proud to support essential industries helping bring clean air and water to everyone. To learn more about our purpose and values, visit our career site at https://careers.reece.com/us/ Networking Development Representative The primary responsibility of the Network Development Representative is to grow our AMAA while achieving sales and margin targets. This individual is laser-focused on the Bathroom & Kitchen bullseye customer: design/build firms, custom builders (<5 homes/year) and high-end remodelers delivering remarkable end-to-end experiences promoting our unique value proposition. Secondary responsibility is to provide same service level to the end users of the bullseye customers and those visiting the showrooms.

Requirements

Must have experience with Bath and Kitchen products, home furnishings, and home improvement products to be considered for this role.
Must have experience directly working with custom home builders and designers to be considered for this position.
Strong verbal communication skills with the ability to convey information concisely.
Strong written skills in order to respond professional and concisely via email.
Extensive experience in client account management
Manage time 60% in market and 40% in showroom, based on needs.
Bachelor’s degree preferred
Proficient in Excel, Word, Outlook
Attendance – Ability to maintain the scheduled days and hours, including onsite presence at the assigned location as specified.
Physical Capacities – Lift up to 25 pounds on occasion, sitting and standing for extended periods.
Operation of Office Equipment — Job requires operation of equipment common to office settings, including computers, copiers, and other office equipment, including Near Vision, Manual Dexterity, and working in proximity to equipment.
Oral Communication Skills – Speaking, Speech Clarity, and Speech Recognition.
Written Communication Skills – Writing, Reading and Written Comprehension, and Written Expression.
Mental Capacities – Achievement/Effort, Active Listening, Adaptability/Flexibility, Analytical Thinking, Attention to Detail, Category Flexibility, Concern for Others, Cooperation and Coordination, Critical Thinking, Deductive Reasoning, Dependability, Independence, Inductive Reasoning, Information Ordering, Initiative, Innovation, Maintenance of Relationships, Integrity, Oral Comprehension and Expression, Problem Sensitivity, Selective Attention, Self-Control, Service Orientation, Social Orientation, Social Perceptiveness, Stress Tolerance, Support, and Time Management.

Nice To Haves

5+ years in inside/outside sales with demonstrated success
3 years in outside sales

Responsibilities

Maintain detailed prospect/lead list within company-provided tool identifying high impact activities to earn business and create loyalty.
Develop and grow a portfolio of customers that are loyal to Reece, meeting the average monthly active accounts (AMAA) targets.
Achieve sales targets by delivering remarkable service by consistently following the sales process: qualify, quote, overcoming obstacles, close the sale and follow up post-sale.
Achieve product gross product targets by qualifying customers to understand their business needs and apply/utilize appropriate pricing rate cards.
Monitor current sales trends and product performance results, utilizing company reports to analyse trends and develop plans to qualify and engage new customers.
Enthusiastically promote all categories we sell including but not limited to appliances, plumbing and outdoor grilling.
Provide solutions based on customer needs selling the Reece way.
Develop strong relationships with designers, small custom builders, and high-end remodelers by understanding their business model/needs and applying our unique value proposition.
Prepare error-free quotes and spec/picture books within 1 business day of customer meeting or interaction.
Communicate with customer if expectation cannot be met and provide updated timeline.
Follow up post-quote within customer expectations in order to identify potential obstacles in earning the business.
Convert quote to order and procure products following our standard operating procedures for sales orders, including cash handling.
Continually enhance sales skills and product knowledge in order to remain relevant and viewed as best in industry.
Attend showroom functions, CEUs, and events as means to acquire leads.
Communicate shipping dates (changes) to warehouse team members/showroom support
Coordinate schedule with Showroom Manager for the purposes of ensuring maximum coverage during peak hours.
Responds with urgency and within 1 business day.
Attend daily huddles with manager and monthly touch bases.
Communicate daily to support function on backorder concerns and task to be completed by the Showroom Consultant Support.
Readily shares ideas, trends, and customer feedback in positive manner to improve upon current processes.
Identify when accounts may be best transitioned to an inside Showroom Consultant.
Shares market and competitor information with all applicable channels within the organization and establishes relationships and working partnerships with all levels.
Daily monitor and manage calling & trouble queues and past due orders report. on a timely basis in accordance with company policy.
Weekly track sales progress and complete assigned training.
Maintain the highest ethical standards consistent with good judgement, company policy and objectives
Assist with credit and collections of accounts receivable as needed.
Perform other duties as assigned:
Maintain composure and demonstrate urgency to give customer confidence that their issue(s) can be resolved timely.
Listen to understand the core issue and demonstrate empathy.
Upward communication on trends, vendor issues, etc.
Collaborates with Support and Network Consultants openly
Solution-based selling demonstrating value beyond order taking.
Adopt Reece product & sales training.
Effectively managing one’s time and resources to ensure that work is completed efficiently.
Ability to prioritize customers based on deadlines.
Self-structure to manage workload, creating tasks.