Architectural Flooring Sales Specialist

Forbo Movement Systems; Greenville (WI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Forbo Flooring Systems is seeking two experienced Sales Representatives to drive business growth across Colorado, Utah, Pennsylvania, and Ohio. You will develop territory plans, promote flooring solutions to architects, designers, end users, and contractors, and build lasting customer relationships.

You will act as a trusted advisor, identifying opportunities, delivering product presentations, and supporting projects from specification through installation, traveling within the assigned

Qualifications

• 3+ years of outside sales or business development experience.
• Proven track record of meeting/exceeding sales targets.
• Strong relationship-building and consultative selling skills.
• Excellent communication, presentation and negotiation abilities.
• Ability to travel across a multi-state territory and work independently.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and CRM platforms.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a territory business plan to achieve sales growth.
• Identify and pursue new business opportunities in healthcare, education, corporate, government, and other commercial markets.
• Build and maintain relationships with architects, designers, flooring contractors, distributors, and end users.
• Deliver product presentations, lunch-and-learns, and training sessions for customers and influencers.
• Generate product specifications that convert into flooring projects.
• Manage pipelines and opportunities from prospecting through project completion.
• Collaborate with service, marketing, and operations teams to ensure excellent customer experiences.
• Monitor market trends and competitive activity within the territory.

Skills

Outside sales

Territory management

Relationship building

Communication

MS Office

CRM experience

Driver's license

Willingness to travel

US work authorization

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/Marketing

Tools

Salesforce

CRM systems

Job description

About Company:

About usSince 1928, we at Forbo Flooring Systems have been recognized as a global leader in high-quality floor coverings, offering innovative solutions including linoleum, vinyl, carpet tiles, entrance flooring systems, and specialty flooring products. Our flooring solutions help create healthy, comfortable, durable, and inspiring environments across healthcare, education, commercial, industrial, and public spaces. In addition to our commitment to quality and innovation, sustainability is at the core of everything we do.

About the Role:

Forbo Flooring Systems is seeking two experienced and motivated Sales Representatives to drive business growth and strengthen customer relationships within the following territories:

• Colorado & Utah


• Pennsylvania & Ohio

This role is responsible for developing new business opportunities while managing and growing existing customer relationships throughout the assigned territory. The Sales Representative will work closely with architects, designers, end users, flooring contractors, dealers, distributors, and facility management professionals to promote Forbo's flooring solutions and generate specifications that lead to sales growth.

The successful candidate will serve as a trusted advisor to customers, identifying opportunities, delivering product presentations, and supporting projects from specification through installation. This position plays a critical role in expanding Forbo's market presence and achieving territory sales objectives.

Minimum Qualifications:

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  • 3+ years of successful outside sales, business development, or territory management experience
  
  
  • Proven track record of achieving or exceeding sales targets
  
  
  • Strong relationship-building and consultative selling skills
  
  
  • Excellent communication, presentation, and negotiation abilities
  
  
  • Ability to work independently and effectively manage a multi-state territory
  
  
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office and CRM platforms
  
  
  • Valid driver's license and ability to travel throughout assigned territory
  
  
  • Legal authorization to work in the United States
  
  
  
  

Preferred Qualifications:

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  • Experience selling commercial flooring, architectural products, building materials, interiors, or related products
  
  
  • Existing relationships within the Architecture & Design (A&D) community
  
  
  • Experience calling on architects, designers, contractors, facility managers, and end users
  
  
  • Experience working within specification-driven sales environments
  
  
  • Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Sales, or related field
  
  
  • Experience with Salesforce or similar CRM systems
  
  
  
  

Responsibilities:

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  • Develop and execute a territory business plan to achieve sales and growth objectives
  
  
  • Identify and pursue new business opportunities within healthcare, education, corporate, government, and other commercial markets
  
  
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with architects, designers, flooring contractors, distributors, and end users
  
  
  • Conduct product presentations, lunch-and-learns, and training sessions for customers and specification influencers
  
  
  • Generate product specifications that convert into commercial flooring projects
  
  
  • Manage project pipelines and sales opportunities from initial prospecting through project completion
  
  
  • Collaborate with customer service, technical support, marketing, and operations teams to ensure exceptional customer experiences
  
  
  • Monitor market trends, competitive activity, and emerging opportunities within the territory
  
  
  • Maintain accurate customer records, sales forecasts, and activity reports within the CRM system
  
  
  • Represent Forbo Flooring Systems at industry events, trade shows, and networking opportunities
  
  
  
  

What Success Looks Like

• Growth in territory sales revenue and profitability


• Increased architectural specifications and project wins


• Strong customer retention and satisfaction


• Expansion of market share within the assigned territory


• Development of new customer relationships and business opportunities


• Consistent achievement of sales goals and performance metrics

Join Forbo Flooring Systems and help create innovative, sustainable flooring solutions that shape the spaces where people work, learn, heal, and live.