Regional Sales Manager

Role and Responsibilities

You will have ownership for maximizing sales and ensuring market penetration with existing accounts, as well as actively pursuing new customers and developing new opportunities. You will be focused on selling our Commercial Roller Shade product line. A good understanding of the construction/bidding process is required. This position is heavily focused on building relationships with architecture and design firms. As you maintain strong relationships across our customer base, you will also gain recognition as an industry resource and product expert.

A day in the life of this position will include appointments/presentations with architects, interior designers, contractors, and facility end users. The territory will cover our region in the South, including FL, AR, MS, and LA.

Qualifications

• Reside in the state of Florida and be passionate about selling products that are of the highest quality and value in their class.
• This position will require travel throughout the territory and to the office in Charlotte, NC.
• The position requires the candidate to be energized by working for a world-class manufacturer and collaborating on cross-functional teams.
• They must be a self-starter and organized and recognize the importance of building and maintaining strong interpersonal relationships.
• Bachelor's degree preferred and demonstrate excellent presentation and computer skills desired.
• Prior outside sales experience calling in construction or building products, calling on architects and designers, is preferred.
• College degree preferred, or field equivalency.
• Successful sales experience can enhance this.
• Previous inside or outside sales experience in a business-to-business environment, successful background in prospecting, cold-calling, and business development.
• Extensive construction sales experience.
• Window Coverings sales experience is highly preferred.
• A track record of successful sales growth and teamwork.
• Self-starter who can take initiative, working independently, as well as an effective and valued team member.
• Must possess above-average problem-solving skills.
• Excellent listening, probing, and closing skills.
• Effective time management skills and ability to prioritize tasks and complete projects on schedule.
• Must demonstrate professional oral and written communication skills.
• Must be competent in Microsoft (word processing, spreadsheets, databases, email).
• Ability to adapt quickly and positively in response to demands of company growth and development.
• Must reside within the region or be willing to relocate within an agreed upon time.