Territory Manager

ASSA ABLOY

99d

About The Position

If you are a strong salesperson with the drive and desire to build a long-term career, this opportunity may be for you. By promoting well-known brands with a reputation for excellence, this opportunity offers ownership of an extended, prime territory that can meet all your goals. As a Territory Manager, you will cover a large geography across Michigan and Ohio, calling on builders and wholesale distributors in the construction industry. If you are ready to make an impact by meeting the needs of your clients and increasing our market share, all while building a strong career for yourself, this opportunity could be your perfect fit.

Requirements

• A positive, energetic attitude.
• A desire to grow personally and professionally.
• 3+ years of successful sales experience, ideally in the construction industry.
• A bachelor's degree, preferably in business.
• Proven experience calling on wholesale distributors, builders, showrooms, and architects.
• A strong work ethic, hunter mentality, love of sales, and the drive to get out in the field and support existing business and/or pursue new business daily.
• Strong business acumen and the ability to use a consultative sales approach.
• A customer-centric orientation and excellent relationship building skills.
• Superb interpersonal, communication and presentation skills.
• Initiative, drive, and out-of-the box thinking.
• P&L management experience.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office as well as Salesforce.com.

Responsibilities

• Drive the sales of premier brands, focusing on the wholesale channel including distributors, builders, and showrooms throughout the territory.
• Retain and grow established accounts as well as develop and close new businesses.
• Focus initially on existing customers, building credibility, trust, and strong relationships.
• Shift focus to generating new accounts and strengthening market share by year two.
• Assume management of established direct customer accounts.
• Grow market share through wholesalers who already use our products by utilizing an upgrade strategy and converting customers who use competitors’ products.
• Develop a territory strategy focused on the largest opportunities to gain share while keeping a keen focus on existing business.
• Develop and execute market specific strategies to expand the depth and breadth of offerings within key accounts.
• Take a consultative approach, listen and understand the needs of clients and prospects, and deliver well-formulated proposals that align product features and benefits with their requirements.
• Give strong and stimulating presentations with a customer-specific focus that inspires action and commitment.

Benefits

• Diverse and inclusive teams.
• Regular feedback, training, and development opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees