Independent Sales Representative

Tarkett; United States; On-site; USD 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Tarkett is seeking Independent Sales Representatives across the U.S. to enhance their market presence. This role focuses on relationship building, sales strategies, and customer engagement within the flooring industry. Ideal candidates will possess strong communication skills, sales experience, and the ability to work independently, with a commitment to safety and sustainability.

Benefits

Unlimited commission earnings

Access to training and support

Flexible work arrangements

Career growth and stability

Qualifications

• 4+ years of sales related experience required.
• 1+ years of CRM experience strongly preferred.
• Ability to travel overnight is required (~20%).

Responsibilities

• Develop new prospects and manage customer relationships.
• Identify networking opportunities and answer customer questions.
• Find new customers through calls, emails, and social media.

Skills

Entrepreneurial Spirit

Relationship Builder

Effective Communicator

Proficient computer skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business, Marketing, or related field

Tools

CRM - Dynamics

Job description

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Tarkett Hospitality has a great opportunity for Independent Sales Representatives!

We are looking for Independent Sales Representatives across the country to join our talented team. This role will develop new prospects and maintain relationships with existing customers to increase territory market opportunities. The independent sales representative’s responsibilities include managing customer relationships, identifying networking opportunities, answering customers' questions, and finding new customers through calling, emailing, and social media advertising.

Creating a memorable guest experience is the essence of providing good hospitality. From hotel lobbies and luxury bedrooms to restaurants and bars, flooring can provide a touch of world class design, comfort and cleanliness. Our solutions help you to convey brand identity through a large selection of colors and designs across a range of materials including vinyl, wood, laminate and carpet. Protect and serve your guests with sustainable flooring solutions that respect the environment and contribute to their wellbeing.

To be successful as an independent sales representative, you should be committed to achieving sales goals with minimal supervision. Ultimately, a top-performing independent sales representative should demonstrate effective communication and negotiation skills and always achieve excellent customer service. This is a great opportunity for an existing flooring rep to add product to their portfolio or to become your own boss.

Your skills we value:

• Entrepreneurial Spirit: Demonstrates the energy, passion, and attitude to win every day.
• Relationship Builder: Creates mutually beneficial relationships with key stakeholders by regularly communicating and sharing information and services.
• Thinks Business: Sees the opportunities and connection with business strategy.
• Solutions Provider: Takes time to understand customer needs, present comprehensive solutions, and provide ongoing support.
• Time & Priority Management: Strategically organize time and energy spent to maximize effectiveness and return on investment.
• Effective Communicator: Seek first to understand, then respond with the intent to create a mutual understanding.
• Proficient computer skills (Microsoft Office) and experience with CRM – Dynamics is preferred.
• Strong writing and editing skills
  
  

Experience & Education Desired:

• Bachelor’s degree in business, Marketing, or other related field; or equivalent combination of education and experience
• 4+ years of sales related experience required (flooring experience not needed but helpful)
• 1+ years of CRM experience strongly preferred.
• Ability to travel overnight is required (~20%)
  
  

Salary: Commission-Based. This position is a 1099 Contractor role.

Benefits: As an Independent Sales Representative, you will have the opportunity to earn unlimited commission earnings based on your sales performance. You will also have access to training and support from our sales team to help you succeed in your role.

What We Offer

• A commitment that Safety is #1
• Competitive benefits, pay, and retirement plan options!
• Career growth, stability, and flexible work arrangements.
  
  

Responsible Manufacturing – Protecting Our Planet for the Future

• We utilize renewable energy and a closed loop recycled water process.
• We are committed to reducing greenhouse emissions and water consumption.
• We are the only flooring company recognized by the Asthma and Allergy foundation.
  
  

Who we are:

With a history of 140 years, Tarkett is a worldwide leader in innovative flooring and sport surface solutions with 12,000 employees and 34 industrial sites. Offering a wide range of products including vinyl, linoleum, rubber, carpet, wood, laminate, artificial turf, and athletic tracks. The Group serves customers in more than 100 countries across the globe.

Committed to change the game with circular economy and to reducing its carbon footprint, the Group has implemented an eco-innovation strategy based on Cradle to Cradle principles, fully aligned with its Tarkett Human-Conscious Design approach.

Tarkett is listed on Euronext (Compartment B, ISIN FR0004188670, ticker: TKTT). www.tarkett-group.com

Tarkett is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity in backgrounds and in experiences and promote an inclusive workplace where all employees can perform at their best.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Sales and Business Development

• Industries

  Wholesale Building Materials, Manufacturing, and Textile Manufacturing

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