Job Description
The Trade Sales Representative is responsible for finding and managing homebuilder customers for Pella Products of Kansas (PPKS). A successful person in this position will drive incremental sales via new account acquisition as well as represent Pella in the market as the go-to organization for windows and doors. This position requires an individual that is independently driven to be professionally successful, someone who is driven to independently master their craft and is driven on a daily basis to produce results.
Responsibilities
- Prospect and convert new contractor business for PPKS
- Evaluate blueprints to accurately generate quotes for windows and doors
- Execute sales calls/showroom meetings with contractors and/or homeowners
- Execute in-home sales calls including measurement of windows/doors
- Actively manage pipeline using CRM system in an effort to close business
- Manage activities via CRM to ensure maximum account and prospect penetration
- Provide “anytime, anywhere” availability for customers
- Consistently learn and maintain product and industry knowledge
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in or equivalent industry knowledge
- Minimum of 3 years outside sales experience with a proven ability to attain new business
- Proficient computer aptitude with the ability to quickly learn proprietary computer programs and systems.
Preferred Qualifications
- Knowledge of the local construction industry
- Specific knowledge of windows and doors and/or millwork
Work Environment
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to drive an automobile, stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds using proper lifting techniques. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, and ability to adjust focus. The noise level in the work environment varies between low to moderate in administrative offices and to moderate on constructions sites.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. Except where prohibited by state law, all offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test. This employer uses E-Verify.
Job Tags
Full time, For contractors, Local area,