National Account Manager

TITLE: National Accounts Sales Manager LOCATION: Remote (West Region) REPORTS TO: Director, National Account Sales POSITION SUMMARY: To implement current sales strategies and drive specification position for Nichiha products with the Architect, Brand, Specifier, General Contractor and Installer community. The National Brands Sales Representative manages product promotion to influence the design and specification process and position Nichiha’s products for use on National Brand’s prototype store designs while effectively utilizing their time and resources to increase sales output. Essential Duties & Responsibilities Implement agreed upon sales strategies (i.e. sales programs) Evaluate effectiveness of current sales strategies and programs Interface with, and build relationships with National Brand Accounts, Architects, General Contractors, Installers and other influencers in the construction community Influence the specification process with Designers/Specification Writers/Creators Build a prominent specification position for Nichiha products Develop partnerships within the general contractor and installer community to increase awareness of Nichiha’s products Identify and target top Brand accounts, as well as Designers, Architects, and General contractors that can influence material changes while positioning Nichiha as a cladding of choice Manage existing accounts while identifying and targeting potential new National Brand Accounts Identify projects where Nichiha has been specified or submitted. Develop an understanding of Nichiha’s product competition and various price points Create and maintain a project pipeline in Salesforce.com Track/Maintain specified/submitted project pipeline through to order received stage Document all activities in Salesforce.com Present AIA/CES courses to Architects Assist in development of new AIA CES offerings Provide feedback on current AIA/CES offerings Present Product Knowledge trainings to general contractors and installers Coordinate market intelligence on product, program, shipping and market segments. Collaborate with other Nichiha personnel as required to provide technical assistance, training, project-start-up, contractor assistance, problem resolution, etc. Manage the sales process through brands and/or contractors as required Collaborate with Field Technical personnel to develop a trained and consistent installer base Participate in design organizations and promotional/trade show activities Participate in national promotional/trade show activities as required Assist in Product Development Gather information on competitive activity and prospective strategic directives Professional Qualifications / Skills Bachelor’s Degree in related discipline strongly desired 2+ years of sales experience in B2B environment (building materials sales preferred) Ability to travel up to 50% Demonstrated ability to build strong relationships with clients and maintain a robust national account client database Proficient in face-to-face sales and calling on national accounts 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 drawings, blue prints, etc. Experience with Bluebeam is a plus Experience using Construct Connect and other construction data software desired Experience using a CRM tool (Salesforce.com preferred) Understanding of social media trends Knowledge of Microsoft Office products, specifically MS Word, MS PowerPoint and MS Excel