YKK AP America
ARCHITECTURAL SALES REPRESENTATIVE - SW TEXAS
YKK AP America, San Antonio, Texas, United States, 78208
Position Summary
The purpose of this position is to sell products for the manufacturer to business and industrial establishments or individuals at sales office, showroom, or customer's place of business by performing the following duties.
Essential Functions and Key Responsibilities
Responsible for building a customer base for repeat business in the sales territory, building long-term relationships with them, and securing orders for YKK
Keeps architects updated on YKK products and gets YKK specified for bidding
Works with inside personnel and management on negotiating and securing orders with accounts, following up on estimates, etc.
Responsible for submitting sales plans along with individual customer projections and strategies
Must research and be aware of competitive market conditions in territory and in the country overall
Quoting projects for customers and/or coordinates quotes with the estimating department; ability to take off materials from architectural drawings and proceed with estimating
Ability to visit job site and understand installation of products, and help resolve problems with field technician
Assists in receiving payment or obtaining credit authorization
Responsible for monthly, quarterly and yearly sales quotas
Qualifications and Skill Requirements
Associate's degree (A. A.) or equivalent from two-year college or technical school; or five or more years related experience and/or training in the glazing/construction industry; or equivalent combination of education and experience
Experience in customer service and/or estimating also preferred
Be vigilant about safety
Quality - conscious, oriented to excellence
Recruiter Contact
ASHLEY LITTLE
ASHLEYLITTLE@YKKAP.COM
YKK AP America Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to an inclusive workforce. YKK AP America Inc. will not discriminate or retaliate against applicants who inquire about, disclose, or discuss their compensation or that of other applicants. YKK AP America Inc. participates in the E-Verify program as required by law. YKK AP America Inc. is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to job applicants with physical or mental disabilities. Applicants with a disability who require a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process can follow the process outlined below when applying for a position: Provide your name and contact information to YKK AP America Inc.'s Accommodations team at accommodationrequest@ykkap.com. Your request will be responded to as soon as possible. Reasonable accommodations will be determined on a case-by-case basis in compliance with federal and state law.
Employment with YKK AP America Inc. is conditioned upon successfully completing a criminal background check, and a negative drug test for the presence of illegal drugs post-offer, consistent with state and federal law.
For candidates applying for positions in the state of California
YKK AP America Inc. will consider qualified applicants with a criminal history pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act, San Diego County Fair Chance Ordinance, San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance and any other state of federal law as required. You do not need to disclose your criminal history or participate in a criminal background check until a conditional job offer is made to you. After making a conditional offer and running a criminal background check, if YKK AP America Inc. is concerned about conviction that is directly related to the job, you will be given the chance to explain the circumstances surrounding the conviction, provide mitigating evidence, or challenge the accuracy of the background report.
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Essential Functions and Key Responsibilities
Responsible for building a customer base for repeat business in the sales territory, building long-term relationships with them, and securing orders for YKK
Keeps architects updated on YKK products and gets YKK specified for bidding
Works with inside personnel and management on negotiating and securing orders with accounts, following up on estimates, etc.
Responsible for submitting sales plans along with individual customer projections and strategies
Must research and be aware of competitive market conditions in territory and in the country overall
Quoting projects for customers and/or coordinates quotes with the estimating department; ability to take off materials from architectural drawings and proceed with estimating
Ability to visit job site and understand installation of products, and help resolve problems with field technician
Assists in receiving payment or obtaining credit authorization
Responsible for monthly, quarterly and yearly sales quotas
Qualifications and Skill Requirements
Associate's degree (A. A.) or equivalent from two-year college or technical school; or five or more years related experience and/or training in the glazing/construction industry; or equivalent combination of education and experience
Experience in customer service and/or estimating also preferred
Be vigilant about safety
Quality - conscious, oriented to excellence
Recruiter Contact
ASHLEY LITTLE
ASHLEYLITTLE@YKKAP.COM
YKK AP America Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to an inclusive workforce. YKK AP America Inc. will not discriminate or retaliate against applicants who inquire about, disclose, or discuss their compensation or that of other applicants. YKK AP America Inc. participates in the E-Verify program as required by law. YKK AP America Inc. is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to job applicants with physical or mental disabilities. Applicants with a disability who require a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process can follow the process outlined below when applying for a position: Provide your name and contact information to YKK AP America Inc.'s Accommodations team at accommodationrequest@ykkap.com. Your request will be responded to as soon as possible. Reasonable accommodations will be determined on a case-by-case basis in compliance with federal and state law.
Employment with YKK AP America Inc. is conditioned upon successfully completing a criminal background check, and a negative drug test for the presence of illegal drugs post-offer, consistent with state and federal law.
For candidates applying for positions in the state of California
YKK AP America Inc. will consider qualified applicants with a criminal history pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act, San Diego County Fair Chance Ordinance, San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance and any other state of federal law as required. You do not need to disclose your criminal history or participate in a criminal background check until a conditional job offer is made to you. After making a conditional offer and running a criminal background check, if YKK AP America Inc. is concerned about conviction that is directly related to the job, you will be given the chance to explain the circumstances surrounding the conviction, provide mitigating evidence, or challenge the accuracy of the background report.
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