**Sales Professional, Pacific Northwest - Seattle base**

**Job Tracking ID**: 512640-794698

**Job Location**: Seattle, WA

Seattle, Washington, Pacific Northwest

**Job Type**: Full-Time/Regular

**Date Updated**: October 20, 2021

**Starting Date**: ASAP

**Job Description:**

ARDEX Americas (), is the Global industry leader in the manufacturing and development of high-performance specialty building materials.

ARDEX Americas (), is the Global industry leader in the manufacturing and development of high-performance specialty building materials.

We are seeking an individual who loves sales, understands the voice of the customer, and has a true passion for the Tile industry. If this sounds like you, and you are interested in joining an established industry leader, here's what we are looking for!

**SALES PROFESSIONAL, T** **ILE AND STONE INSTALLATION SYSTEMS**, **PACIFIC NORTH WEST TEAM**.

Field sales position, up to 40% travel including some overnight. Preferred home office base location of **SEATTLE.**

**Responsibilities:**

* Drive, develop, promote and grow sales of ARDEX products and systems throughout territory

* Develop and maintain solid working relationships with distributors, contractors, specifiers and other key business influencers

* Retain current accounts and prospect new business development

* Successfully launch and promote new products via hands on product demonstrations, presentations & professional product displays

* Collaborate with Corporate resources such Technical, Customer Service, Marketing, Logistics etc., to deliver exceptional standards of service to ARDEX customers

* Drive lead generation through jobsite visits, lead generation services, cold calls etc.

* Develop and successfully execute field sales action plans

* Achieve and exceed targets, goals and objectives, as established with Sales Manager

* Represent ARDEX as an industry leader through exceptional professional standards, and a 'customer first' approach.

**Experience and Skills:**

* Minimum 5 years outside sales experience is essential

* Demonstrable experience of Tile and Stone Installation Systems is essential (thin sets, sub floor preparation, cement & epoxy grouts, under tile waterproofing, commercial & residential). Tile and stone installation experience is desirable

* Confident and professional presenter

* Able to operate non power and power tools. Demonstrates good mechanical or hands-on skills to meet the needs of intensive and physically demanding field support and service

* Technically proficient: familiar with architectural specifications and construction design elements

* High level of energy and enthusiasm for the business. Customer-driven and professional

* Self-starter. Able to use initiative, work and adapt to a fast paced and changing market

* Able to make sound business decisions, influence, be assertive and close a sale

* Demonstrates ARDEX Growth Mindset competencies: Innovation, Open Mindedness, Collaboration, Agility, Initiating Action and Execution, Ownership

* Proficient in digital systems including CRM systems

* Valid drivers license and a clean driving record. Must be able to travel throughout assigned territory as per advertised amounts, including some overnight

* Able to lift to 70 pounds (on occasion) with a carrying capability of 55 pounds

**Education:**

* College degree preferred or, minimum high school diploma /GED and industry related experience

**Benefits**

* Industry competitive compensation (salary, bonus, uncapped commission)

* Company phone and laptop

* Car allowance

* Excellent benefits package to include

Paid Time off (PTO)

11 Paid Holidays

401K match

Vision, Medical, Dental available 1st day of month following hire date

Wellness initiatives

Discounted gym memberships, Tuition Assistance, Employee Assistance Programs, Pet insurance & more!