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Cornerstone Building Brands

Manufactures exterior building solutions for buildings

Territory Sales Manager

Field SalesConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeHartford, CT, USA

About the Job

Requirements

  • A high school diploma or equivalent is required; a bachelor's degree is preferred.
  • Three years of proven direct sales experience is required, preferably in the building products industry.
  • Thorough knowledge of the building products industry and sales management experience in dealer, distribution, and/or two-step channels is required, depending on brand.
  • Problem-solving and sales negotiation skills are required.
  • General knowledge of major competitive brands is required.
  • Experience with sales planning, budgeting, and travel and entertainment expense management is required.
  • Thorough knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, is required.
  • The role requires heavy travel of 75% or more.
  • The role may require occasionally lifting and carrying product samples and materials weighing up to 20 pounds.
  • The role requires occasional travel to and navigation of active construction sites and new residential build areas.
  • The role requires frequently moving throughout outdoor job sites as part of client engagement.
  • The role requires meeting with clients on-site in environmental conditions typical of outside sales.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and grow established accounts.
  • Service existing accounts, obtain sales orders, and establish new accounts.
  • Study existing and potential volume by market segment.
  • Use sales resources appropriately and completely to help secure new business.
  • Use a structured call-frequency system to plan and organize daily work in pursuit of existing and potential territory sales opportunities.
  • Conduct or participate in sales promotions and customer educational meetings.
  • Generate leads and follow through.
  • Recommend pricing changes and adjust pricing within established guidelines.
  • Evaluate results and competitive developments.
  • Resolve customer complaints.
  • Evaluate complaints, investigate problems, develop solutions, and make recommendations to management.
  • Submit an annual sales forecast.
  • Conduct competitive analysis.
  • Gather current marketplace information on competitor pricing, products, new products, service levels, and merchandising techniques.
  • Customize sales presentations.
  • Use appropriate techniques to open, present, overcome objections, and conclude presentations.
  • Submit weekly sales reports or reports as required.
  • Handle forms and other lines of communication.
  • Develop and maintain customer profiles and territory and account sales records.
  • Perform American Institute of Architects presentations when required.
  • Prospect, qualify, sell, support, and develop an account base.
  • Provide pre-sales and post-sales support and perform sales and account management functions to achieve and exceed quotas.
  • Conduct customer account development training.
  • Identify and contact potential customers, create proposals, and execute company sales strategies.
  • Participate in customer trade shows.

Desired Qualifications

  • Direct sales experience in the building products industry is preferred.

About the Company

Cornerstone Building Brands

Manufactures exterior building solutions for buildings

Cornerstone Building Brands produces exterior building solutions for homes and commercial properties across North America. Its offerings include metal buildings, cold-formed buildings, and rigid frame buildings, designed to be durable, affordable, and quick to assemble for a variety of low-complexity projects. The company manufactures and sells these exterior products and sells directly to contractors, builders, and other industry professionals, focusing on strong partnerships to deliver value and performance. The main difference from competitors lies in its broad product family and direct customer-focused approach, aiming to provide reliable, long-lasting solutions while engaging with communities and stakeholders. The goal is to create value for customers and contribute positively to the communities where people live and work, by helping customers build a better tomorrow.

Company size
5,001-10,000
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Cary, NC
Founded
1984

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