Territory Sales Manager

Cornerstone Building Brands•Peoria, IL

10h•$120,000 - $130,000

About The Position

The role of the Territory Sales Manager is to effectively manage assigned territory accounts mostly in Illinois and Davenport, Iowa, supporting designated sales team in their efforts to grow revenue while professionally representing Cornerstone Building Brands surface and siding solutions. The role will prospect, qualify, sell, support, and develop an account base. Additionally it will provide pre-sales and post-sales support; perform sales and account management functions to achieve and exceed quotas; conduct customer account development training; identify and contact potential customers, create proposals and execute company sales strategies; and participates in customer trade shows. Position requires heavy travel (up to 75%+)

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent; Bachelor’s degree preferred
3 years proven direct sales experience, preferably in the building products industry
A thorough knowledge of the building products industry and sales management experience in both the dealer, distribution, and/or two step channel of the business, dependent upon brand
Problem solving and sales negotiation skills a must
General knowledge of major competitive brands
Strong communication skills
Experience with sales planning, budgeting and T&E expense management
Excellent verbal and written communications skills
Strong problem solving and negotiation skills
Adept at prioritizing multiple responsibilities
Interpersonal and teamwork skills are essential
Strong personal motivation
Thorough knowledge of Microsoft Office applications including Word, Excel and PowerPoint
Position requires heavy travel (75%+)

Responsibilities

Develops and grows established accounts
Service existing accounts, obtains sales orders and establishes new accounts
Studies existing and potential volume by market segment
Exercises proper and complete sales resource utilization to assist in securing new business
Utilizes structured call frequency system to plan and organize daily work schedule in pursuit of existing and potential territory sale opportunities
Conducts and/or participates in sales promotion and customer educational meetings
Provides lead generation and follow through
Recommends changes in pricing and adjusts pricing within established guidelines
Evaluates results and competitive developments
Resolves customer complaints
Evaluates complaints, investigates problems, develops solutions; makes recommendations to management
Submits annual sales forecast
Conducts competitive analysis
Gathers current marketplace information on competitor pricing, product, new products, service levels, merchandising techniques, etc.
Customizes sales presentations
Knows and exercises the proper techniques in preparing an opening, presenting, overcoming objections and concluding a presentation
Submits weekly sales report or as required
Handles forms and other lines of communication
Develops and maintains customer profile and territory and account sales records
May be required to perform AIA (American Institute of Architects) presentations