Description

About Us:

I'll first tell you why Tile America is special. My name is Brian Knies. I am the owner, and I know the names of everyone who works here. I take a personal interest in each employee's development and well-being. We are a second-generation family business focused on the growth of our company and our people. We are a fun company that is small in some ways, but has all the positive attributes of being a large corporation. We are simply a great place to work.

Our open position is that of an Architectural Sales Representative in the Connecticut market. We are primarily a residential supplier of tile, but have always operated in the commercial arena to some degree. We are currently going “all in” to expand our commercial business through product specification to the Architectural & Design community.

There is HIGH growth potential in this market for our successful company. We carry some of the best tile manufacturers in the world and have access to products that competitors do not. Our stocking position and efficient logistics will support your specifications to completion. You will have autonomy and will be supplied with training, guidance, tools, and backup support. You will work with top management and have a voice in company decisions. You will be part of an exceptional team.

Learn more about us by watching our company video here.

About You

• You are someone who is passionate about design and selling.
• You understand the commercial specification market and know what it takes to connect with specifiers.
• You like to develop relationships and partner with customers and suppliers for the long haul.
• You are personable and have no problem walking into a room of strangers.
• You love to find that perfect product to solve a customer challenge.
• You may not know tile, but you are a quick learner and are confident you can sell anything.
• You have a creative eye for color and design.
• You want to be part of a team that is building something of purpose.

If this sounds like you, please contact us. We would love to get to know you.

As an Architecture & Design Representative, you will cover a territory of Connecticut and beyond. The A&D Rep is responsible for leading generation, A&D customer development, and ultimately gaining specifications within the assigned territory. The A&D Rep will be part of a team that increases commercial sales in the designated sales territory by calling on Architects and Designers for the purpose of obtaining proprietary specifications for Tile America.

• Develops relationships with large Architectural firms, Design firms and specifies company materials
• Manage the architectural and design specification process and will be responsible for specifications generated through the territory that might be built Locally, Nationally, or Globally
• Create awareness for the Tile America brand and products within the architectural, design, and specification communities
• Obtain specifications for Tile America’s family of products, identify high-value projects in the planning stages to target for sales, assist Tile America personnel in bringing those projects to close, and assist/educate applicators, installers, and dealers relative to the beneficial use of Tile America branded products
• Maintains architectural libraries in a clean, well-organized manner, physically replacing outdated sample tools. Placement of new products as soon as they are available
• Work closely with Outside Sales Manager to track & close specified projects
• Engage support from the Outside Sales Manager who will align needs for tools with Tile America marketing
• Provide interaction with local branches to facilitate project tracking and execution of A&D initiatives

Pay: 

Base commission salary of $80,000 - $120,000 per year

Benefits:

As a full-time Tile America employee, you will enjoy comprehensive benefits including healthcare coverage such as medical, prescription drug, vision and dental insurance; an equitable compensation program; life and disability insurance; 401(k) retirement investment plan with a company match; a challenging and rewarding professional work environment; and paid time off (including paid holidays).

Requirements

• Ability to determine solutions for customers.
• Must be results-oriented and able to work both independently and within a team environment.
• Must possess strong follow up and tracking skills
• Proficient in using Microsoft Office – Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. 
• Demonstrated aptitude for problem solving.
• Excellent oral and written English language communication skills.
• Provide high level of customer service; ability to build relationships. 
• Good organizational skills.
• Ability to travel within an established territory 50-75% of the time; current and valid driver's license in the state of employment.
• Ability to work occasional evening or weekend hours for work-related events.

The Company is committed to ensuring a safe, healthy, and efficient working environment for our employees. To support this commitment, all offers for employment are conditioned upon clear results of a drug test, physical capacity screening, and background check. These programs balance our respect for individuals with federal/state law and the need to maintain a safe working environment.