Territory Sales Leader - Architectural Panels

Nichiha USA, Inc.; New Jersey; On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Nichiha USA, Inc. in New Jersey is seeking a dynamic Sales Representative to drive growth with architects, builders, installers and dealers. You will cover 1-step and 2-step distribution, visit job sites and offices, and build recurring purchases through strong relationships.

You will identify new opportunities via grassroots outreach and industry databases while maintaining our sales pipeline with Salesforce. Travel up to 50% is expected to reach targets and support strategic plans.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university is highly preferred.
• 3-5 years’ experience as an outside sales representative selling building materials to architects, distributors, builders, and installers (preferred).
• Outside Sales experience in a 1 step and 2 step distribution model (preferred).
• Ability to travel up to 50%.
• Demonstrated ability to build strong relationships with clients and maintain a robust client database.
• Proficient in face-to-face sales.
• Must be a self-starter and self-motivator, and work independently.
• Ability to create product and technical presentations.
• Excellent presentation skills.
• General understanding of the construction process.
• Ability to read and interpret construction blue prints.
• Experience using Dodge Data (preferred).
• Experience using a CRM tool required (Salesforce.com preferred).
• Understanding of social media trends.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office products, specifically MS Word, MS PowerPoint and MS Excel.

Responsibilities

• Meet or exceed target sales goals.
• Understand and advise customers on AWP and Premium Products for residential application and services that Nichiha offers.
• Presentations to Architects, Custom Home Builders, Installers, and Suppliers.
• Maintain long-term dealer relationships through customer service, superb follow up, regular communication, and in person touchpoints.
• Focus on residential Architectural Wall Panel and Premium sales within existing territory, by targeting custom homes, duplexes and townhomes, through relationships with Architects, Dealers, Builders and Installers.
• Actively use SalesForce to maintain all activity and pipeline data, capture leads, produce reporting, and provide forecasting.
• Implement and execute strategies for the sales function that are consistent with the company’s overall strategic plans.
• Manage sales accounts and relationships within the assigned territory to ensure operations are running smoothly and target goals and revenues are met.
• Create and maintain a sales plan for the assigned territory that meets or exceeds sales and margin budgets/goals.
• Meet with customers on a regular basis to develop rapport and better understand their business needs.
• Prepare and deliver weekly, monthly and annual sales reports.
• Attend quarterly and annual sales meetings and regularly scheduled team calls.

Skills

Outside sales

Building materials

Relationship building

Presentations

MS Office

Salesforce.com

Travel up to 50%

Education

Bachelor's degree (preferred)

Tools

Salesforce.com

Dodge Data (preferred)

Job description

Nichiha USA, Inc. in New Jersey is seeking a dynamic Sales Representative to drive growth with architects, builders, installers and dealers. You will cover 1-step and 2-step distribution, visit job sites and offices, and build recurring purchases through strong relationships.

You will identify new opportunities via grassroots outreach and industry databases while maintaining our sales pipeline with Salesforce. Travel up to 50% is expected to reach targets and support strategic plans.