Shaw Contract Account Manager - Connecticut

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Shaw Contract Account Manager Connecticut

Position Overview:
This is aunique opportunity to join a highperforming teamat Shaw Contract a global design leader in commercial flooring for some of the worlds most creative and innovative environments. Our vast sustainable product offerings can be found in diverse markets such as workplace healthcare hospitality education and multifamily dwellings. Shaw supports the spaces in which we work learn live play and heal.

Job Description:
At Shaw Contract we believe in creating innovative sustainable and designdriven flooring solutions for diverse markets. Our Account Managers are trusted advisors who collaborate with the A&D community and other clients to transform ideas into reality. This role is ideal for a seasoned account manager with a passion for sales and design coupled with a desire to grow their career within a supportive resultsoriented environment.

Responsibilities:

• Characteristics to include honesty integrity hard work enthusiasm GRIT and motivation.
• Build strongtrusting relationshipswith clients includingA&D professionals flooring contractors and endusers to select appropriate products for their projects that fit within their design criteria budget and time frame.
• Must be motivated and comfortable working and supporting a closely knit high performing team environment.
• Activelyprospect and develop new business opportunitieswhile managing and growing existing accounts.
• Manage all phases of the project lifecycle including product selection specification order management delivery coordination installation oversight and maintenance program communication.
• Leverage CRM tools like Salesforce to track opportunities and manage the customer base effectively.
• Travel daily throughout assigned area to call on existing customers and prospect new customers to solicit business.
• Follow up on a variety of leads from sources such as Dodge & networking groups

Commercial Account Managers must implement the selling process in his/her area; they must have the ability to make good judgment decisions. A full understanding of the product line is essential. Furthermore an understanding of the application that each product serves is critical. The ability to interface/communicate with a diverse group of customers in a friendly and respectable manner is a must. The ideal candidate will possess a flexible personality and be able to communicate clearly to other persons both orally and in written form. Commercial Account Managers must give presentations to architects designers and endusers to educate them on the flooring industry and how Shaw Contract can benefit them on their projects.

Why Join Shaw Contract Connecticut

• Highperforming team environment:Collaborate with talented and driven professionals who support each other in achieving exceptional results. As well work as with one of the top performing Shaw Contract teams in the country.
• Work with leadingedge products:Shaw Contracts innovative flooring solutions set the standard for sustainability and design.
• Opportunities for growth:Benefit from ongoing professional development and career advancement within a global organization.

Qualifications:

Required:

• High school diploma/GED.
• A minimum of 3 years of account management or industry sales experience within the Connecticut market.
• Residence in Connecticut.

Preferred:

• Bachelors degree in business design or a related field.
• Experience working with theA&D communityand a strong network within the commercial flooring industry in the Connecticut market.

Key Competencies:

• Build Trusting Relationships
• Influence Others
• Execute Action Plan
• Demonstrate Inclusive Leadership
• Adapt and Change

Shaw benefits include: (external postings)

Medical dental and vision insurance

Life insurance and disability coverage

Tuition reimbursement

Employee assistance program

Health savings account

Paid Time Off

Parental Leave

401K and Retirement Plans

Product discounts for employees

Adoption assistance

If youre a driven professional ready to work with adynamic teamand call on some of the mostinnovative minds in the A&D community this is your chance to make an impact in a growing fastpaced industry.

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Shaw Industries is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race color sex gender identity religion sexual orientation national origin disability genetic information pregnancy protected veteran status or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal state or local laws.