Sales Design Manager

COSENTINO; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Cosentino, a world-leading producer of architectural and decorative surfaces, is seeking a Designer Sales Manager in Kuala Lumpur. You will develop, manage and grow product awareness and sales to contract design and commercial segments for both interior and exterior applications, calling on architects, designers, fabricators, developers and contractors.

You will create short- and long-term sales plans to penetrate architectural firms and property owners, expand project opportunities, present

Qualifications

• Must have local status and reside in the area
• Prefer experience with building facades or architectural envelopes
• Minimum 4–5 years in a related role or similar field

Responsibilities

• Develops, manages and grows Cosentino product awareness and sales to contract design and commercial segments for interior and exterior applications.
• Pursues new project opportunities by building relationships with architects, designers, fabricators, developers and contractors.
• Creates short- and long-term sales plans to penetrate architectural and design firms and property owners.
• Maintains accurate project details and sales data in the CRM and coordinates with the sales team.

Skills

local

facades

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Would you like to be part of a world's leading producer of building materials that inspire architectural and decorative solutions? Are you passionate about distribution of products that inspire the life of many people?

At Cosentino (www.cosentino.com) we are looking for a Designer Sales Manager who will have the opportunity to work in a multinational environment, in full expansion, surrounded by numerous challenging projects that you can be part of.

You will join a company:

• With an international mindset and presence in 100+ countries.
• With an amazing growth story, sustained by an extraordinary innovation with products such as Silestone®, Dekton® and Sensa by Cosentino®.
• In which you will be able to demonstrate your great sales set skills and grow your career in a challenging project.

What will you be doing?

The Design Sales Manager is responsible for developing, managing, and growing Cosentino product awareness, acceptance, and sales to the contract design & commercial segments for both interior and exterior applications. The DSM, will actively identify, pursue, and increase sales and brand loyalty by calling on architects, designers, fabricators, developers, and related contractors while coordinating and collaborating with other Cosentino Sales Team.

• Creates short- and long-term sales plans to penetrate architectural and design firms, developers, corporate accounts, new property owners and services providers to gain specifications and sales of work surfaces, flooring, interior cladding and exterior facades.
• Develops new project opportunities through personal sales efforts and professional relationships with architects, designers, building owners and property management firms involved with new development or renovation work for existing building interiors and exteriors.
• Promotes organization’s products in formal presentations to architects, designers, and targeted organizations.
• Executes sales plans created within agreed upon timelines from the customer or Cosentino Management.
• Maintains accurate relationship, product placement & project details with updated developments within project management database (Sales Force CRM).
• Manages the sales development of Cosentino surfacing products.
• Exterior applications within the core geography by maintaining a constant awareness of markets and pursues profitable opportunities focused on organizational growth.
• Actively represents and promotes Cosentino to the community through hosting and attendance of local chapter events.
• Responsible for the timely management and communication across all parties to ensure successful sales implementation of programs including updating sales collateral, product technical data and information, samples, mockups and proposals.
• Manages own sales budget and maintains discipline to stay within assigned sales and expense budgets on a monthly, quarterly, and annual basis.
• Assist with corporate account roll out programs on a regional basis as needed. This task may require travel outside of the assigned geography to call on owners, fabricators, and installation contractors to facilitate and manage successful multi-location roll out programs. Advance notice will be given to employee regarding travel.
• Commitment to continual learning and knowledge of Cosentino Surfacing Products, the proper application and specification requirements along with fabrication and installation process to ensure proper use and overall customer satisfaction
• Acts as a facilitator and provides recommendations to senior management with key sales information as it relates to markets and regions.
• Coordinates with Cosentino Account Managers, business partners, fabricators and installation contractors to ensure successful realization of local project execution.

What are we looking for?

EXPERIENCE

• Must have at least 4-5 years of experience in a similar role.

EDUCATION

• Ideally bachelor’s degree.

SKILLS

• Must be local.
• Ideally with some experience in façades.