Regional Account Manager I - Western Pennsylvania / West Virginia

James Hardie • Pittsburgh, WV

19d

About The Position

James Hardie is the industry leader in exterior home and outdoor living solutions, with a portfolio that includes fiber cement, fiber gypsum, composite and PVC decking and railing products. Our family of trusted brands includes Hardie®, TimberTech®, AZEK® Exteriors, Versatex®, fermacell®, and StruXure®. With over 8,000 employees and our U.S. operating entities headquartered in Chicago, we boast 31 operating sites, 6 recycling facilities, and 6 research and development centers globally. Powered by a dynamic workforce, we’re united by our purpose of Building a Better Future for All™ through sustainable innovation, a Zero Harm culture, and a commitment to empowering our people and communities. For more information, visit www.jameshardie.com . Summary Location: West Virginia, Western Pennsylvania, Pittsburgh Travel: 25%-35% The Regional Account Manager will work as part of a broader team that will help enable customer retention through effective account management activities. This role will be a combination of account management and targeting growth opportunities within the existing base. This role is a key sales position that requires effective management and execution of a territory plan, cross-functional ownership of all single-family segments inclusive of the channel, and working collaboratively with peers and management to successfully transition new accounts. The incumbent will work as part of a broader team of territory sales reps that will, as a team, drive regional sales results.

Requirements

• 3+ years of sales experience in a high touch sales environment.
• Prior track record of success in an account management role.
• Able to convey construction expertise and knowledge at job sites.
• Strong sales mentality and understanding of sales process.
• High level of organization, discipline, and self-structure.
• Ability to effectively build relationships at all levels in an organization and in differing environments.
• Travel 25-35% out of market travel.
• Valid driver’s license required.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited program (preferred)

Responsibilities

• Maintain key influential identified customers in targeted geographies and defend our business with them.
• Target growth opportunities within existing base and collaborate with growth rep to successfully transition the accounts.
• Support customers as they move to James Hardie products by eliminating barriers to conversion and creating a positive customer experience through all aspects of the transition.
• Utilize CRM tools to drive informed decision that enable additional volume growth year over year.
• Executes segmentation to evaluate and assess the market and lead all aspects of the customer sales process, while leveraging other resources to assist in solution development and implementation as necessary.
• Willingness and ability to cultivate relationships, grow networks, nurture leads, and passion to identify targets.
• Develop a solid understanding of company products, customer programs and benefits
• Capable of analyzing and interpreting data to drive decision making in their market.
• Able to host, lead and present in front of large audiences.

Benefits

• Comprehensive low-cost co-pay Health Insurance; medical, dental, prescription, and vision insurance benefits for every 30+ hour full-time employee. Insurance starts on day one!
• 401(k) Retirement plan that will match 100% of employees saved dollars up to the first 6% of your salary
• Paid holidays, paid vacation including Jury Duty and bereavement leave
• Wellness Program
• Employee Assistance Program
• Parental Leave
• Community Involvement & Sustainable Solutions - Community Involvement & Sustainable Solutions
• And more

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees