Regional Builder Sales Account Manager -West

Job Description

Job Description

Description:

We are immediately hiring a Builder Sales Account Manager (BSAM) with home base in the greater Los Angeles, California, metropolitan area and with responsibility for the Western region(s) consisting of: California, Nevada, Arizona, Oregon, and Washington. The position works remote and will also travel to attend training events and meetings held at wedi’s home office in Batavia, Illinois, from time to time. The position will include overnight travel.  

Job Summary:

The Regional Builder Sales Account Manager will promote wedi product sales to production home builders, prefab-modular home builders and custom home builders a s well as subcontractors involved in new home construction. 

Key Responsibilities:

• Identify and promote to Builders (and to educate them on the value and benefits of wedi shower systems)
• Identify and promote to contractors and design-build firms who work for the Builders (and to educate them on the value and benefits of wedi shower systems)
• Work in team with the local Technical Sales Support Managers and Regional Sales Managers to provide educational opportunities, workshops, product knowledge trainings or test installations.
• Work in team with the local Builder sales representatives of wedi distribution to provide educational opportunities, workshops, product knowledge trainings or test installations.
• Work in team with the local Technical Sales Support Managers and Regional Sales Managers to arrange product supply for builders and contractors on competitive terms through wedi stocking distribution.
• Participate in trade shows, sales meetings, team events and internal trainings.
• Provide and share travel and activity/customer logs, reporting and market intelligence to the hiring manager for this position, the Regional Sales Manager (who you will also report to).

• Minimum 3-5 years outside sales experience in the region and with tiling related or other construction materials used by residential home builders.
• Familiar with architectural specifications and construction design elements is essential
• Experience with building products or tile and flooring installation products is essential
• Must demonstrate a high level of energy and enthusiasm for the business and be customer driven and professional
• Excellent analytical, organizational, listening and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication and writing skills
• Ability to organize travel and work schedules , work independently and in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to effectively present in front of large groups
• Strong interpersonal and persuasive skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, CRM Systems, Outlook and the Internet is essential
• Willing to travel up to 80% of week with overnight stays
• Must possess a current, valid (unexpired) driver’s license with a clean driving record.

Education:   Minimum High School Degree but college degree is helpful.

Physical Requirements:

• The ability to sit, stand, walk and use hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard, mouse, and telephone to speak clearly and hear. 
• The ability to frequently sit and reach with hands and arms.
• The ability to occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

Benefits:

• Industry competitive compensation package (salary, bonus),
• Approved business and business travel expenses paid ( company credit card),
• Company paid car and car expenses ( incl. for reasonable personal use)
• Per diem to contribute to covering personal expenses while traveling ,
• Company phone and laptop/ tablet,
• Excellent benefits package to include:
  • Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance Day 1 of employment
  • 15 Paid Time off (PTO) annually, 20 PTO after 4 years completed.
  • 9 Company Paid Holidays
  • 401K match up to 4%
  • Company Paid Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, and Life Insurance
  • Voluntary Life and AD &D Insurance
  • Voluntary Accident Insurance 
  • Tuition Reimbursement Available 

As an equal opportunity employer wedi corp. does not discriminate on the basis of (perceived or actual) race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex (including pregnancy), physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic. #ZR