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Cornerstone Building Brands

Manufactures exterior building solutions for buildings

Territory Sales Manager

Field SalesUpdated on Nov 7
Full-timeKansas City, MO, 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, depending on the 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-expense management is required.
  • Thorough knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, is required.
  • Must live in the territory and be able to travel 50% or more.
  • Must be able to occasionally lift and carry product samples and materials weighing up to 20 pounds.
  • Must be able to occasionally travel to and navigate active construction sites and new residential build areas, frequently move throughout outdoor job sites, and meet clients on-site in varied environmental conditions.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and grow established accounts, service existing accounts, obtain sales orders, and establish new accounts.
  • Study existing and potential sales volume by market segment and use sales resources to 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 promotion and customer education meetings, provide lead generation and follow-through, and conduct customer training to support account development.
  • Recommend pricing changes and adjust pricing within established guidelines.
  • Evaluate results and competitive developments, resolve customer complaints, investigate problems, develop solutions, and make recommendations to management.
  • Submit annual sales forecasts and weekly sales reports, or reports as required.
  • Conduct competitive analysis and gather current market information about competitor pricing, products, new products, service levels, and merchandising techniques.
  • Customize sales presentations and use appropriate techniques for opening, presenting, overcoming objections, and concluding presentations.
  • Handle forms and other lines of communication, and maintain customer profiles and territory and account sales records.
  • Prospect and qualify potential customers, develop proposals, execute company sales strategies, provide pre-sales and post-sales support, and participate in customer trade shows.
  • May conduct American Institute of Architects presentations.

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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