Patcraft Account Manager- Houston

Shawfloorscareers; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Life insurance

401K and Retirement Plans

Paid Time Off

Tuition reimbursement

Adoption assistance

Shaw Family Health Center

Job summary

Patcraft Account Manager—Houston sells high‑performance flooring to architects, designers, owners and contractors in Houston and nearby markets, with a focus on Education and Government sectors. Build durable, functional spaces by pairing product solutions with project needs.

You will travel daily, manage projects from opportunity to installation, and maintain strong relationships using Salesforce.com. Houston residency and 3+ years in industrial sales are required; Bachelor's degree preferred.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED required.
• 3+ years in industry sales; Houston, TX resident.
• Bachelor's degree preferred; commercial interiors experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Travel daily within assigned area to call on existing and new customers.
• Manage projects from inception to completion, including opportunity identification and installation oversight.
• Build relationships with architects, designers and contractors to align products with design criteria.

Skills

Build Trusting Relationships

Influence Others

Execute Action Plan

Demonstrate Inclusive Leadership

Adapt and Change

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Salesforce.com

Job description

Houston, Texas

Full time

R-157517

Job Title

Patcraft Account Manager- Houston

Position Overview

Driven by imagination, intention and purpose, Patcraft creates high-performance flooring solutions for every market sector. For more than 75 years, we have worked alongside our customers to best understand how flooring will support the way people learn, work, heal and connect within a space. Knowing that flooring plays an integral role in the built environment, we think big and with keen attention to the trends and innovation happening in design every day. As a leading soft and hard surface commercial brand, we hold ourselves to the highest standards delivering quality products that transform space and human experience.

What’s the role?

Are you ready to make an impact in the world of commercial interiors? As a Patcraft Account Manager, you’ll work closely with architects, designers, business owners, and contractors to bring high-quality flooring solutions to life. This individual will cover accounts in Houston, TX and surrounding markets, and you’ll also have the flexibility to build relationships across multiple industries, helping to create durable, functional, and inspiring spaces. This position will have a strong focus on supporting the Education and Government segments.

Responsibilities:

• Work with architects, designers, flooring contractors, end users, contractors, etc. to select appropriate products for their projects that fit within their design criteria, budget and time frame.
• Travel daily throughout assigned area to call on existing customers and prospect new customers to solicit business.
• Manage project from inception to completion including identifying opportunity, product selection, specification, order placement, order tracking, delivery coordination, installation oversight, punch walk/ claim coordination( if necessary), and communication of maintenance program.
• Must be motivated and comfortable working and supporting a closely knit team environment.
• Must be able and competent to work with and manage customer base thru CRM (Customer Relationship Management) tool such as Salesforce.com
• Follow up on a variety of leads from sources such as Dodge, CoStar, networking groups
• Build relationships with existing and new customers by entertaining such as lunches, dinners or special events.

Commercial Account Managers must implement the selling process in his/her area; they must have the ability to make good judgment decisions. A full understanding of the product line is essential. Furthermore, an understanding of the application that each product serves is critical. The ability to interface/communicate with a diverse group of customers in a friendly and respectable manner is a must. The ideal candidate will possess a flexible personality and be able to communicate clearly to other persons, both orally and in written form. Commercial Account Managers must give presentations to architects, designers, and end-users to educate them on the flooring industry and how Patcraft can benefit them on their projects.

Required Competencies:

• Build Trusting Relationships
• Influence Others
• Execute Action Plan
• Demonstrate Inclusive Leadership
• Adapt and Change

Qualifications:

High School Diploma/GED

3+ years industry sales experience

Living in Houston, TX

Preferred Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree

Commercial interiors industry experience

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
• Adoption assistance
• Shaw Family Health Center (Dalton, GA, and Cartersville, GA, locations)

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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.

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