Shaw Retail Territory Manager - Lexington, KY

Shawfloorscareers; Frankfort (KY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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

Job summary

Shaw Industries Group, Inc. in Lexington, KY is seeking a Territory Sales Manager to grow profitability and market share through strong dealer relationships, product knowledge, and service.

The role focuses on selling Shaw Floors, A/T, and Philadelphia Commercial to retail dealers, designers and end-users; requires a HS diploma, prior sales experience, ability to travel within territory, and proficiency with a laptop and MS Office; you will also use Salesforce to track activity.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Previous sales experience required.
• Ability to interface with a diverse group of customers in a friendly and respectful manner.
• Must be able to use a laptop and basic Microsoft Windows software (MS Office).
• Must be physically able to assemble and take down display fixtures.
• Territory travel by vehicle; must reside within territory (Lexington, KY).
• Ability to lift 50lbs regularly.

Responsibilities

• Daily sales calls on existing customers with emphasis on hard and soft surface flooring products, samples, displays, adhesives, and related products.
• Present products to retail dealers, designers and end-users and analyze leads.
• Sell and construct display racks; maintain visibility in the territory.
• Prospect for new accounts and monitor market activity within the territory.
• Prepare reports of business transactions and sales; track sales volumes and opportunities.
• Communicate periodic sales reports, market conditions and product needs.
• Analyze sales statistics using territory data to guide goals and dealer promotions.
• Manage travel and entertainment expenditures and sample budgets within budget.
• Enter customer interactions and key information into Salesforce.com.
• Promote residential products including Shaw Floors, A/T and Philadelphia Commercial.

Skills

Sales experience

Customer relationship

Communication

Travel readiness

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Tools

Salesforce

MS Office

Job description

Lexington, Kentucky

Kentucky

Full time

R-156096

Job Title

Shaw Retail Territory Manager - Lexington, KY

Position Overview

Shaw Industries Group, Inc. is a leader in flooring and other surface solutions designed for residential housing, commercial spaces and outdoor environments. Leveraging strengths in design, innovation and operational excellence, the company takes a people-centered, customer-focused, and growth-minded approach to meet diverse market needs. It creates differentiated customer experiences through its expansive portfolio of brands: Anderson Tuftex, COREtec, Shaw Floors, Patcraft, Philadelphia Commercial, Shaw Contract, Shaw Sports Turf, Shawgrass, Southwest Greens, Watershed Geo and more. Headquartered in Dalton, Georgia, Shaw is a wholly owned subsidiary of Berkshire Hathaway, Inc. with more than $5 billion in annual sales and approximately 18,000 associates worldwide.

Position Overview : A Territory Sales Manager is required to maintain and increase Shaw’s profitability and market share in a geographical area . This is accomplished through the development of good relationships with the customer based on knowledge, service, trust, and integrity . Business growth will be accomplished through the implementation of major market programs and services, and sample placement.

Responsibilities

• Daily sales call on existing customers with special emphasis on the sale of hard and soft surface flooring products, samples , displays, adhesives , and related floor products.
• Must present products to retail dealers, designers and end-users as well as analyze all leads provided by corporate reports.
• Must sell and construct display racks weighing 50lbs or more on a regular basis.
• Must continually prospect for viable new accounts while developing a keen awareness of what is happening within their designated geographic area.
• Prepare reports of business transactions and sales reports showing sales volume and potential sales.
• Prepare and communicate periodic sales reports outlining actual sales information and goals, competitive market conditions and product needs.
• Analyze sales statistics by reviewing computer reports specific to his/her territory to aid in formulating goals and to assist dealers in promoting sales.
• Analyze and control travel and entertainment expenditures as well as sample budget to conform to budgetary requirements.
• Must enter all customer interactions and key information into Salesforce.com
• Responsible for selling and promoting all residential products, including Shaw Floors, A/T and Philly Commercial and educating customers on these products.

Requirements

• A High School Diploma/GED is required .
• Previous sales experience required .
• This position requires the ability to interface with a diverse group of customers in a friendly and respectable manner.
• The candidate must have the ability to use a laptop computer and basic Microsoft Windows software including MS Office.
• Applicants must also be physically able to assemble and take down display fixtures.
• Territory Managers must travel in a vehicle that can carry several product sample boards; this would require a van or an approved SUV.
• Ability to lift more than 50lbs on a regular basis.
• Must reside within territory (Lexington, KY)

Competencies

• Build Customer Satisfaction
• Initiate Action
• Deliver Compelling Communication
• Build Trusting Relationships
• Shaw Industries Group, Inc. requires the Residential Territory Managers to operate and maintain a specific vehicle while conducting business due to the size and volume of flooring samples. The approved vehicle classes are SUV’s or van-sized vehicles and must meet a minimum storage space requirement. To receive a complete list of company approved vehicles or vehicle types, email [e-mail]. In keeping with our company’s sustainability commitment, Shaw Industries encourages the use of hybrid or other high fuel efficiency automobiles .

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

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.

A history of success, a future of possibility

Founded in 1967, Shaw Industries' leadership has been built on a history of success. Over time, our products have expanded, the customers we serve have been broadened, and the technology we use has advanced, but our vision to create a better future remains the same. Exceeding our customers' expectations for quality, service and performance is at the heart of our business.

Global Flooring Provider

Shaw Industries Group Inc. supplies carpet, resilient, hardwood, tile and stone, synthetic turf, and other specialty products to residential and commercial markets worldwide.

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Operational Excellence

Our manufacturing operations and integrated supply chain deliver a broad array of products to meet diverse needs across residential and commercial markets throughout the world.

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Award Winning

The success of our company and the success of our associates go hand-in-hand. We are consistently awarded as an employer of choice, community partner, and leader in design and innovation.

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We Sustain Human Ability

At Shaw, sustainability means sustaining human ability in all of our products and processes. We ask ourselves "how can we minimize our impact on the environment and maximize human potential?"

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Community Partner

From civic involvement and philanthropic giving to volunteerism and future workforce development, our company and associates leverage our combined passions and expertise in addressing community needs, collaboratively.

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In The News

There is always something new and exciting happening at Shaw. Check out our news page to read our recent press releases, company blog posts, sustainability reports and more!

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