Technical Sales Representative, Masonry

LATICRETE International; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401k

Tuition reimbursement

13 paid holidays and vacation

Flexible spending

Life Insurance

Job summary

LATICRETE International is seeking a Technical Sales Representative in Washington, DC. The role includes promoting masonry veneer installation systems and achieving sales goals through partnerships with contractors and distributors.

Successful candidates should have a background in building products sales, strong organizational and presentation skills, as well as the ability to work collaboratively. Benefits include medical, dental, and a flexible 401k plan.

Qualifications

• Previous experience selling masonry veneer products or related building products strongly desired.
• Valid driver’s license and a good driving record required.
• Physical ability to lift and carry 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Achieve sales goals through contractor customers and distributor partners.
• Attend training sessions and travel with experienced reps.
• Maximize market penetration in assigned territory.

Skills

Masonry veneer product sales

Presentation skills

Strong organizational skills

Spanish language proficiency

Creative thinking

Intermediate Microsoft Office skills

Education

High School Diploma

Bachelor's degree (preferred)

Tools

Oracle EnterpriseOne

CRM OnDemand

Job description

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.

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.

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