Sales Representative (Albany, NY)

VELUX•Fort Mill, SC

14h•$4,813 - $6,017•Onsite

About The Position

In the VELUX Group, we offer you a world of opportunities and the chance to create a bright future. From the forefront of the sustainable indoor living industry, we enable those who live, work and play under the roof transform their spaces and live a healthier everyday life with more daylight and fresh air. The VELUX Group is an international, family-owned business with strong financial roots and each year we are able to create real impact by reinvesting in society, our employees and planet through our foundations. Alongside the rest of our values, “courage” and “mutual respect” define our actions every day and how we wish to contribute to the world. Build the territory. Grow the business. Make an impact. Starting Monthly Salary: $4,813–$6,017 Compensation is based on skills, experience, and qualifications. Are you a driven sales professional who enjoys being out in the field, building relationships and turning opportunities into results? As a Sales Representative for VELUX, you’ll take ownership of an assigned Albany territory and play a key role in growing our skylight business and expanding our market share. You’ll work directly with dealers, builders, contractors, remodelers, roofers and architects — helping them discover the value of VELUX products and identifying new opportunities to grow the business. This is a highly visible, relationship-driven field sales role where you’ll have the freedom to manage your territory, develop your own opportunities and make a measurable difference.

Requirements

Commercially driven, curious and great with people.
Experience in sales is helpful, but we're equally interested in people who understand the building industry and have the drive, communication skills and confidence to build a career in field sales.
Strong communication, presentation and relationship-building skills.
The confidence to influence, persuade and engage customers at different levels.
A proactive, self-motivated approach and the ability to work independently.
Strong planning, organization, decision-making and problem-solving skills.
A genuine interest in the building industry and an ability to spot commercial opportunities.
Good working knowledge of computers and Microsoft Office.
A professional approach and the motivation to achieve results in a field-based role.
Comfortable working in real-world building environments and able to perform essential physical activities including lifting, reaching, stooping, climbing and handling materials weighing more than 50 pounds.

Nice To Haves

A Bachelor's degree or trade school training, combined with knowledge of the building industry, is preferred.

Responsibilities

Own and grow your territory
Develop and execute an annual territory plan focused on the customers, markets and opportunities with the greatest potential for growth.
Prospecting for new business and developing new customer relationships.
Growing existing dealer and trade accounts.
Identifying opportunities to increase VELUX product sales.
Building strong relationships with builders, contractors, remodelers, roofers and architects.
Delivering engaging sales presentations and product demonstrations.
Working with customers to identify the right solutions for their projects.
Become a trusted resource for customers by providing product training and practical guidance on the application and installation of VELUX products.
Support contractors with in-home selling opportunities, helping them confidently present VELUX solutions to homeowners and close additional business.
Manage your territory budget responsibly, track your activities and opportunities, and use sales data to help focus your time where it can have the greatest impact.
Support field service activities, customer events, local trade shows and training sessions alongside other VELUX Sales Representatives.