What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sales Representative- Waterproofing position at SOPREMA USA?
Building Envelope Waterproofing and Deck Coatings Representative
The Building Envelope Waterproofing Representative (BEWR) is responsible for the sales activity related to Building Envelope Waterproofing & Deck Coatings market (waterproofing, air barriers, deck coatings, others as assigned by the manager) for their assigned territory.
Essential Functions and Responsibilities:
- Meet and exceed sales budgets and be accountable for measurable performance.
- Build and maintain relationships in addition to formally educating and motivating our customers to include, but not limited to, contractors, building owners, specifiers, and distributors.
- Collaborate and communicate effectively with other sales representatives in their respective territories who focus on other product lines and markets.
- Have a “can do” attitude and be a team player.
- Communicate clearly and effectively in person, over the telephone, and in writing.
- Promote SOPREMA as a single-source building envelope solutions provider.
- Utilize Salesforce to manage day-to-day business, territory business plans, and forecast sales.
- Conduct product demonstrations and presentations to customers.
- Must have an understanding and knowledge of the company goals and growth objectives.
- Know how to get things done through formal and informal channels.
- Work within organizational strategies, structures, and processes in flexible and practical ways.
- Stay up to date on industry and market trends. Accurate anticipation of future consequences and trends with a broad knowledge and perspective.
- Communicate and liaise with all corporate office departments, transferring market information, requirements, and technical concerns.
- Set challenging objectives.
- Be a technical resource.
- Deal with conflict, ambiguity, and information appropriately and positively.
- Additional functions as assigned by the direct supervisor.
Minimum Qualifications:
- 5 years of sales experience in the building material industry, preferably with a manufacturer, distributor, or as an independent sales agent.
- A bachelor’s degree is preferred, but related work experience is also a valid qualification.
- 5 years' experience in public speaking
Working Conditions and/or Physical Demands:
- Driving long distances (must have a valid driver's license)
- Climbing and descending stairs and ladders
- Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds at times.
- Visit job sites and being compliant with all safety procedures.
Reports to the Building Envelope Waterproofing District Sales Manager.