Territory Manager, Soft Surface

Job Title

Territory Manager, Soft Surface

Position Overview

Shaw Industries Group, Inc. is a wholly owned subsidiary of Berkshire Hathaway, and is a global leader in delivering carpet, hardwood, tile & stone, laminate, synthetic turf, and other specialty products to residential and commercial markets worldwide. We are committed to creating a better future for our customers, our people, our company, and our communities.

Position Overview : A Territory Sales Manager is required to maintain and increase Shaw’s profitability and market share in a geographical area . This is accomplished through the development of good relationships with the customer based on knowledge, service, trust and integrity . Business growth will be accomplished through the implementation of major market programs and services and sample placement.

Responsibilities

• Daily sales calls on existing customers with special emphasis on the sale of soft surface flooring products, samples , displays, adhesive, and related floor products.
• Must present products to the retail dealers, designers and end-users as well as analyze all leads provided by corporate reports.
• Must sell and construct display racks weighing 50lbs or more on a regular basis.
• Must continually prospect for viable new accounts while developing a keen awareness of what is happening within their designated geographic area.
• Prepare reports of business transactions and sales reports showing sales volume and potential sales.
• Prepare and communicate periodic sales reports outlining actual sales information and goals, competitive market conditions and product needs.
• Analyze sales statistics by reviewing computer reports specific to his/her territory to aid in formulating goals and to assist dealers in promoting sales.
• Analyze and control travel and entertainment expenditures as well as sample budget to conform to budgetary requirements.
• Must enter all customer interactions and key information into Salesforce.com
• Responsible for selling and promoting all residential products, including Shaw Floors, A/T and Philly Commercial and educating customers on these products.

Requirements

• A High School Diploma/GED required .
• Previous sales experience required .
• This position requires the ability to interface with a diverse group of customers in a friendly and respectable manner.
• The candidate must have the ability to use a laptop computer and basic Microsoft Windows software including MS Office.
• Applicants must also be physically able to assemble and take down display fixtures.
• Territory Managers must travel in a vehicle that can carry a number of product sample boards this would require a van or an approved SUV.
• Ability to lift more than 50lbs on a regular basis.
• Must reside within territory (Chattanooga, TN)

Competencies

• Build Customer Satisfaction
• Initiate Action
• Deliver Compelling Communication
• Build Trusting Relationships

Shaw Industries Group, Inc. requires the Residential Territory Managers to operate and maintain a specific vehicle while conducting business due to the size and volume of flooring samples. The approved vehicle classes are SUV’s or van-sized vehicles and must meet a minimum storage space requirement. To receive a complete list of company approved vehicles or vehicle types, email shaw.recruiting@shawinc.com. In keeping with our company’s sustainability commitment, Shaw Industries encourages the use of hybrid or other high fuel efficiency automobile .

Shaw benefits include

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Life insurance and disability coverage
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee assistance program
• Health savings account
• Paid Time Off
• Parental Leave
• 401K and Retirement Plans
• Product discounts for employees

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Work Shift

• 8 Hr non-rotating shift, Hrs fall to in punch day, Observed Calendar, shift starts AM
• Shaw Industries is an equal opportunity employer as to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.