Trade Sales Consultant

About the role

Trade Sales Consultants develop long-term, mutually beneficial relationships with builders, contractors, architects, trade organizations, and consumer clients. They are responsible for all practices and aspects pertaining to generating high-volume, profitable sales while achieving maximum market penetration with a high level of customer satisfaction. Special projects and other duties may be assigned based on business necessity.

Responsibilities

• Handle all field activities related to customer relations, product application, sales, delivery, service, installation instruction, collections, and strive for 100% customer satisfaction.
• Coordinate, promote, and advance the visibility of the entire Marvin product line while staying aware of activity in the architectural and construction-related community.
• Actively represent Mountain West Windows & Doors at company-sponsored events, professional group invitations, trade association meetings, and consumer home shows to promote Marvin products.
• Present product demonstrations, read and interpret blueprints, and use electronic software (PQM, MS Office, etc.) to quote, sell, and order products for remodeling and new construction residential and light commercial projects.
• Ensure Marvin products are installed properly according to manufacturer guidelines.
• Follow up on leads generated by reports, window store leads, and outstanding proposals.
• Provide regular feedback, including wins and losses, competitive information, quality alerts, and responses to special requests.
• Mentor newer team members and host corporate guests for field visits upon request.
• Promote and facilitate continuous improvement activities in the department.

Qualifications

• BS/BA, AA, or Technical degree preferred.
• 2-4 years of sales, customer service, or general business experience preferred.
• Prior knowledge of general construction applications, terminology, or window and door applications/components is desirable.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and comply with the company Fleet Safety Policy.

Skills

• Ability to read, interpret, and take off blueprints.
• Proficiency in electronic software and systems (PQM, MS Office, etc.).
• Strong communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to lift and/or move up to 75 lbs occasionally.
• Close vision and ability to adjust focus for reading documents and computer work.

Work Environment

This role operates in a typical office environment with frequent visits to construction jobsites or customer homes. The noise level is typically moderate.

Physical Demands

• Regularly required to sit and use hands to handle or feel, especially with phone and computer use.
• Frequently required to reach with hands and arms, talk, or hear, especially during phone use and meetings.
• Occasionally required to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• May occasionally lift and/or move up to 75 lbs.
• Specific vision abilities include close vision and the ability to adjust focus for reading various documents and computer screens.

Benefits

• Competitive pay.
• Excellent benefits package.
• Bonuses.
• 401(k) retirement plan.
• Profit sharing.
• Generous paid time off.

Post-offer background check, MVR check, and drug screen required.