Architect Designer Sales Manager Builder Sales Manager New Orleans LA

Why should you consider this opportunity

Would you like to be part of a worlds leading producer of building materials that inspire architectural and decorative solutions Are you passionate about distribution of products that inspire the life of many people

At Cosentino (www.cosentino) we are looking for an Architect & Designer Sales Manager /Builder Sales Manager to join our Distribution Center located in New Orleans LA. The Centers are an example of Cosentinos total commitment to its clients providing them with exclusive and highquality service. The Centers combine the functions of (a) warehouse (b) brand and product showroom and (c) sales network.

You will join a company:

With an international mindset and presence in 80 countries
With an amazing growth story sustained by an extraordinary innovation with products such as Silestone Dekton and Sensa by Cosentino
In which you will be able to grow your career and develop your leadership skills

What will you be doing

As an Architect & Designer Sales Manager/Builder Sales Manager you will be responsible for developing managing and growing Cosentinos commercial & Builder sales division with product awareness acceptance and sales to the designated accounts and contract design & commercial segments for both interior and exterior applications.

This position will actively identify pursue and increase sales and brand loyalty by calling on architects designers fabricators builders developers and related contractors while coordinating and collaborating with other members of Cosentino Sales Team.

Sales
Develop and execute strategies to increase and reach long and shortterm sales plans for stone surfacing products within the territory
Act as liaison to all parties for uptodate conditions on pricing and services successful sales implementation latest product releases and launches mockups and proposals as well as product data and information

Account Management

Update account progress and developments utilizing Salesforce CRM system
Maintain a constant awareness of the markets and pursue profitable opportunities by executing and communicating marketing initiatives (i.e. pricing promotions product changes)
Manage account report own sales budget and maintain disciplined to stay within assigned sales and expense budgets on a monthly quarterly and annual basis
Assist with corporate account roll out programs on a regional basis as needed. This task may require travel outside of the assigned geography to call on owners fabricators and installation contractors to facilitate and manage successful multilocation roll out programs. Advanced notice will be given to employee regarding travel.
Coordinate and promote Cosentino surfacing products with Universities and Associations and develop relationships with leaders and students in the design industry

Business Development
Actively represent and promote Cosentino to the community in the commercial construction & builder industry by hosting and attending local chapter events for ASID IIDA AIA & HBA along with other targeted associations
Develop establish and grow relationships with all builders architects designers fabricators general contractors developers and property managers by scheduling appointments meetings or other personal sales efforts
Manage the sales development of Cosentino surfacing products with various interior and Exterior applications within the core geography by maintaining a constant awareness of markets and pursues profitable opportunities focused on organizational growth

Business Intelligence
Commit to continual learning and knowledge of Cosentino Surfacing Products the proper application and specification requirements along with fabrication and installation process to ensure proper use and overall customer satisfaction.
Assist in the development of annual sales and marketing plans by providing recommendations to senior management with key sales information related to the market and region
Evaluate negotiate close and execute contracts/agreements for materials installation and services as well as the sales positioning in model homes design centers and showrooms

What are we looking for

EXPERIENCE
Required
4 years of sales or field merchandising experience
2 years of commercial and builder sales experience
Desired
Stone fabrication or distribution experience

EDUCATION
Required
High School / GED
Desired
Bachelors degree in Business or related field

SKILLS
Required
Communication: Oral & Written. Capacity to interact with multiple levels within all faces with commercial industry projects
Capacity to develop workshops or industry related events.
Computer skills: Office Suite CRM system (e.g SalesForce)