Job Summary
We are seeking a Area Sales Manager for a Global Building Material Manufacturer.
Job Profile:
- Drive the effectiveness of turning product specifications into closed sales, directly impacting revenue.
- Achieve significant market penetration and increase demand for company products, contributing to overall sales growth.
- Build and maintain strong, lasting relationships with Contractors, Design & Build architects, and end customers to ensure loyalty and repeat business.
- Increase the company’s market presence and competitive edge through successful specification strategies and execution.
- Develop and maintain in-depth product knowledge, enabling effective communication and persuasive presentations to specifiers.
- Successfully negotiate and close sales opportunities, accurately track project progress, and directly contribute to revenue targets.
- Ensure adequate distribution credit, collaborate with channel partners on smaller projects, and expand the company’s presence in growing Tier II/III town markets.
Requirement:
- 15+ years of proven experience converting product specifications into closed sales within the industry, with a strong history of collaboration with architects, designers, or engineers, contractors
- Experience in a project sales-related role
- Sales experience in Building products / office automation / direct selling,
- Ability to coordinate and manage multiple projects simultaneously
- Required to be highly motivated team player to work very closely with the regional team
- Experience using CRM software and other sales tools to manage leads and track progress.
- Bachelor’s Degree required, ideally in a technical discipline such as Architecture, Engineering (Mech.)
- Superior organizational skills, attention to detail and demonstrated ability to meet deadlines.