Westlake offers you the potential to enrich your work life and career experience in an entrepreneurial environment. We work together to enhance peoples' lives through our products and presence in the communities in which we operate.
The Territory Sales Manager is responsible for representing the company in a professional manner to promote an environment which creates opportunity for Westlake to sell products. Develop and maintain consultative relationships with customers and prospects in the following defined segments: Distributors, Home Builders, Roofing Contractors, Regional and Local Production Builders, Multi-Family Builders, Architects and Colorists. Thorough understanding of the needs of these segments and key customers within the segments. Responsible for expanding market-share and developing sales strategies.
**Ideal candidate St.Augustine/Jacksonville.**
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Comply with Westlake Safety Policies and Procedures
Sell Westlake products and services in the assigned territory to achieve targets/quotas in Westlake Roofing defined segments
Work with architects and designers so that the company’s products are specified in the original planning documents
Interpret data obtained from lead generation, industry/market data, research, and other reporting factors
Consistently drive product performance to achieve market share, sales growth, and ASP
Develop and maintain territory plans to achieve company and regional business plan objectives and sales goals
Establish and maintain positive customer relations by regularly meeting and consulting with current and potential customers
Build a strong rapport with key decision makers within customers’ organizations
Participate in local building and roofing associated trade shows
Be well versed in customer business operations and their need for products, intangibles, key personnel, and customers
Provide information concerning marketing opportunities and competitive products and companies to regional and corporate managers
Recommend changes in company products, practices, and marketing activities to capitalize on current competitive situations
Operate territory business within a given expense budgetary limit
Follow company safety and safe driving policy
Manage customer complaints in accordance with company policy
Coordinate with accounting personnel to keep customer accounts receivable current
Provide technical advice to current and potential customers
Distributing technical literature
Arrange demonstrations and training sessions
On a timely basis, submit all written and electronically transmitted sales reports and forecasts
Participate in prescribed sales, technical, and product training programs and direction
Manage company customer database information so it can effectively assist in matching customer needs with product offerings
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Strong proven ability to grow sales territory
Knowledge of roofing products and components
Excellent interpersonal skills to communicate effectively and tactfully with customers, managers, and other levels of personnel in person, by phone, and email
Strong work ethic with leadership aptitude
Ability to multitask, plan and prioritize, organized
Self-starter and results driven
Problem solving and decision-making capabilities
Strong desire to expand knowledge, skills, and experience
Understanding of finance, accounting, and budgeting principles
Proficient with Microsoft Office software, SAP enterprise software desired
Work independently and as a team in a fast-paced environment
Detail oriented
Work safely at all times
Must possess a valid driver’s license
Ability to adjust style to relate to customers
High level of energy and enthusiasm
Persuasive and resilient
Handle confidential information
Ability to work within a team environment as well as independently managing time effectively
Ability to travel 50 to 75% of the time
EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE
Bachelor's degree preferred
2 - 3 years' experience in functional role with building materials background
Experience in roofing industry preferred
ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORK ENVIRONMENT
The employee should possess the ability to:
Prolong standing or in stationary position
Complete repetitive movements such as typing
Be exposed to sounds or noise levels that maybe uncomfortable
Complete repetitive movements
Wear all required personal protective equipment (hearing, vision and hardhat protection)
General Office Activities - walking, standing, sitting, talking, operating computer, cell phone, etc.
Driving
Lifting heavy materials; up to 50 lbs
This is not necessarily an all-inclusive list of job-related responsibilities, duties, skills, efforts, requirements or working conditions. All duties and responsibilities are essential job functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities or may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current job, management reserves the right to revise the job or to require that other or different tasks be performed as assigned. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an "at will" relationship.
Westlake is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any characteristics protected by applicable legislation.
If you are an active Westlake employee (or an employee of any Westlake affiliates), please do not apply here. You will apply via the Jobs Hub application in Workday.
