Associated Builders and Contractors of Connecticut
Floor Covering Sales Representative
Associated Builders and Contractors of Connecticut, North Haven, Connecticut, us, 06473
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Floor Covering Sales Representative
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The
Floor Covering Sales Representative
develops floor covering business through prospecting, networking, cold calling and servicing new accounts and existing furniture accounts throughout CT, Western MA and Eastern NY markets.
Manages life cycle of order process; partners with Credit Department in collection of delinquent funds; delegates and helps prioritize the activities of order fulfillment in conjunction with Floor Covering Operations.
Meets and often exceeds sales volume and profit goals.
Job Functions
Identifies prospects and potential customers through internal referrals, networking, associations, business journals, web sites, etc.
Researches and investigates all prospects’ product, industry, structure, and potential as future client in order to qualify lead and develop an effective call or first contact strategy and sales plan.
Executes call or first contact strategy and establishes rapport or follow-up with prospects; schedules consultative meetings and presentations to obtain future business.
Develops, administers and adjusts content of sales presentations in accordance with prepared sales plan
Prepares quotations and RFPs for the client’s review:
Develop and enter a budget.
Determine profit margin.
Align internal resources for execution of sale.
Outline and create product specifications, labor pricing, customer pricing.
Schedule delivery and installation timeframes
Copy management on all proposals and review orders over $15,000
Obtains and forwards client approved quotes, purchase orders or sub contracts to Floor Covering Division for order entry and order maintenance, per Floor Covering guidelines.
Tracks product orders and schedules installations with customer.
Ensures smooth installation by preparing instructions for delivery and installations, monitoring the preparation plans for installation and attending installation if required.
Ensures punch list is completed after creating a post-installation audit to ensure all items are ordered, installed and repaired.
Reviews labor and material invoices prior to processing.
Complies with Credit and Collections’ policy and procedures by obtaining credit information, providing the customer with credit application and following up with the client to ensure application is completed accurately and returned; review Red Thread’s terms and conditions with the customer and receives authorizing signature. Secures the customers’ deposit and review the customers’ purchase orders and purchasing policies to remove any payment obstacle(s).
Collects delinquent funds by serving as a liaison between the customer and Credit and Collections to resolve price discrepancies, damage and authorization issues. Resolve credit holds by communicating the clients’ needs regarding payment and financing with Credit and Collections.
Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending company and vendor sponsored educational and product workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; and participating in professional societies.
Keeps management informed by submitting planning reports and project updates.
Monitors competition by gathering current marketplace information on pricing, products, new products and delivery schedules. Recommend to Sales Manager improvements in products, services, and methods by evaluating results and competitive developments.
Obtains new product orders by servicing existing accounts through continuous needs analysis and follow-up.
Performs special projects as assigned.
Qualifications
Intermediate Level PC skills: Microsoft Outlook, Word and Excel
Solid communication skills, including verbal, oral, written and listening skills.
Must possess creative problem-solving skills and exercise good business judgment.
Shows leadership, is innovative and takes initiative.
Goal-oriented.
Estimating skills to prepared detailed budgets from prints and/or create specifications.
General knowledge of the floor covering industry and specific market information.
Project management/site supervision capable of monitoring installation and interacting with customers, general contractors and project partners.
Level Of Education/Training/License
BA/BS degree preferred.
Experience
Three+ years sales and floor covering experience with measurable success, preferably with business-to-business exposure.
We help organizations and their partners to create work environments that support productive, engaged employees through integrating furniture, architectural products, collaborative technology and audiovisual solutions. We believe that holistically designed spaces can dramatically impact your bottom line.
By integrating furniture, technology, architectural products and flooring, we create dynamic high-performing work environments.
This franchise is independently owned and operated by a franchisee. Your application will go directly to the franchisee, and all hiring decisions will be made by the management of this franchisee. All inquiries about employment at this franchisee should be made directly to the franchise location, and not to Associated Builders and Contractors of Connecticut.
Seniority level Mid-Senior level
Employment type Full-time
Job function Sales and Business Development
Industries Construction
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Floor Covering Sales Representative
role at
Associated Builders and Contractors of Connecticut
The
Floor Covering Sales Representative
develops floor covering business through prospecting, networking, cold calling and servicing new accounts and existing furniture accounts throughout CT, Western MA and Eastern NY markets.
Manages life cycle of order process; partners with Credit Department in collection of delinquent funds; delegates and helps prioritize the activities of order fulfillment in conjunction with Floor Covering Operations.
Meets and often exceeds sales volume and profit goals.
Job Functions
Identifies prospects and potential customers through internal referrals, networking, associations, business journals, web sites, etc.
Researches and investigates all prospects’ product, industry, structure, and potential as future client in order to qualify lead and develop an effective call or first contact strategy and sales plan.
Executes call or first contact strategy and establishes rapport or follow-up with prospects; schedules consultative meetings and presentations to obtain future business.
Develops, administers and adjusts content of sales presentations in accordance with prepared sales plan
Prepares quotations and RFPs for the client’s review:
Develop and enter a budget.
Determine profit margin.
Align internal resources for execution of sale.
Outline and create product specifications, labor pricing, customer pricing.
Schedule delivery and installation timeframes
Copy management on all proposals and review orders over $15,000
Obtains and forwards client approved quotes, purchase orders or sub contracts to Floor Covering Division for order entry and order maintenance, per Floor Covering guidelines.
Tracks product orders and schedules installations with customer.
Ensures smooth installation by preparing instructions for delivery and installations, monitoring the preparation plans for installation and attending installation if required.
Ensures punch list is completed after creating a post-installation audit to ensure all items are ordered, installed and repaired.
Reviews labor and material invoices prior to processing.
Complies with Credit and Collections’ policy and procedures by obtaining credit information, providing the customer with credit application and following up with the client to ensure application is completed accurately and returned; review Red Thread’s terms and conditions with the customer and receives authorizing signature. Secures the customers’ deposit and review the customers’ purchase orders and purchasing policies to remove any payment obstacle(s).
Collects delinquent funds by serving as a liaison between the customer and Credit and Collections to resolve price discrepancies, damage and authorization issues. Resolve credit holds by communicating the clients’ needs regarding payment and financing with Credit and Collections.
Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending company and vendor sponsored educational and product workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; and participating in professional societies.
Keeps management informed by submitting planning reports and project updates.
Monitors competition by gathering current marketplace information on pricing, products, new products and delivery schedules. Recommend to Sales Manager improvements in products, services, and methods by evaluating results and competitive developments.
Obtains new product orders by servicing existing accounts through continuous needs analysis and follow-up.
Performs special projects as assigned.
Qualifications
Intermediate Level PC skills: Microsoft Outlook, Word and Excel
Solid communication skills, including verbal, oral, written and listening skills.
Must possess creative problem-solving skills and exercise good business judgment.
Shows leadership, is innovative and takes initiative.
Goal-oriented.
Estimating skills to prepared detailed budgets from prints and/or create specifications.
General knowledge of the floor covering industry and specific market information.
Project management/site supervision capable of monitoring installation and interacting with customers, general contractors and project partners.
Level Of Education/Training/License
BA/BS degree preferred.
Experience
Three+ years sales and floor covering experience with measurable success, preferably with business-to-business exposure.
We help organizations and their partners to create work environments that support productive, engaged employees through integrating furniture, architectural products, collaborative technology and audiovisual solutions. We believe that holistically designed spaces can dramatically impact your bottom line.
By integrating furniture, technology, architectural products and flooring, we create dynamic high-performing work environments.
This franchise is independently owned and operated by a franchisee. Your application will go directly to the franchisee, and all hiring decisions will be made by the management of this franchisee. All inquiries about employment at this franchisee should be made directly to the franchise location, and not to Associated Builders and Contractors of Connecticut.
Seniority level Mid-Senior level
Employment type Full-time
Job function Sales and Business Development
Industries Construction
Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Associated Builders and Contractors of Connecticut by 2x
Get notified about new Sales Floor Associate jobs in
North Haven, CT .
#J-18808-Ljbffr