Technical Sales Representative, Masonry

Laticrete International; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401k

Tuition reimbursement

Paid holidays

Flexible spending

Life Insurance

Job summary

Laticrete International is seeking a Technical Sales Representative to promote its Masonry Veneer Installation System (MVIS) products. This role requires achieving sales goals through major contractor customers and distributor partners while participating in training and market penetration efforts.

The ideal candidate will have prior experience in selling masonry veneer products, strong communication skills, and the ability to present to large groups. Must be willing to travel significantly within the territory.

Qualifications

• Previous experience selling masonry veneer products or related building products strongly desired.
• Valid driver’s license and a good driving record required.
• Strong written communication skills and aggressive personality are essential.

Responsibilities

• Achieve sales goals by creating demand for LVIS products.
• Introduce and demonstrate products to contractors and distributors.
• Evaluate territory distributor framework for market penetration.

Skills

Selling masonry veneer products

Presentation to large groups

Organizational skills

Driving

Spanish language proficiency

Education

High School Diploma

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

ERP systems

CRM systems

Job description

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• 401k
• Tuition reimbursement
• 13 paid holidays in addition to paid vacation and sick time
• Flexible spending
• Life Insurance, AD&D and Supplemental Insurance
• 1 week paid plant shutdown between the Christmas and New Year's Day holidays

Overview

There is a growing demand for high performance masonry veneer systems and we are looking for qualified individuals to promote Laticrete’s Masonry Veneer Installation System (MVIS) products and system! In this role, a Technical Sales Representative’s primary responsibility is to achieve sales goals by creating demand of our products and services through major contractor customers and distributor partners.

Essential Job Functions & Responsibilities

• Attend training sessions and travel with experienced technical sales reps to learn company products, procedures, culture, and philosophy in dealing with customers.
• Introduce, demonstrate and promote all current and new products.
• Assist and accompany distributor sales personnel in training and motivation at company technical training sessions on periodic basis.
• Evaluate the territory distributor framework to assure sufficient coverage and efficiency and maintain distributor hopper list.
• Maximize market penetration in assigned territory.
• Implement pricing policies within market segments as directed.
• Design and execute distributor-level product promotion programs.
• Maintenance of Project Tracking files and Competitive Pricing files.
• Submit quarterly report summarizing LATICRETE performance and current competitive activity through intelligence gathering.
• Complete follow up on inquiries and leads provided by RSM.
• Investigate, document and report all complaints and claims for service in territory and coordinate same with Technical Service Division.
• Attend annual North America Sales Meeting, and annual trade shows as assigned.
• LataVan participation periodically within assigned territory as required.
• Performs other directly related appropriate duties and assumes accountabilities as apparent or as delegated, including mutually agreed upon objectives.

Job Specifications/Skills

• Previous experience selling masonry veneer products or related building products strongly desired.
• Relocation, if required.
• Desire to learn and grow professionally.
• Ability to do presentation to large groups.
• Valid driver’s license, current automobile insurance and a good driving record.
• Physical strength to lift and carry 50 pounds.
• High level of self motivation.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Creative thinking.
• Strong written communication skills.
• Strong, aggressive personality.
• Spanish language proficiency (written and verbal) highly preferred.
• Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Outlook and Access.
• Intermediate knowledge of and functional proficiency in ERP and CRM systems; Oracle EnterpriseOne and CRM OnDemand preferred.
• Team cooperation –maintain positive, cooperative attitude with all employees of LATICRETE and all customers.

Minimum Educational Requirements

• High School Diploma required or Bachelor’s degree preferred.

Travel

High travel components (30-50%), within territory.