Hfele America Co. at a quick glance:
- We are the largest subsidiary of a privately-held a global powerhouse in the areas of LED lighting cabinet and furniture hardware kitchen organization and much more.
- We offer a strong benefits package including medical dental 401(k) with company match employee discount and other perks.
- Theres a very good reason 41% of our employees have been with us for over ten years we hire the best treat people well and truly provide a family atmosphere that works hard and plays to win.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
Increase sales to specified accounts and markets while keeping the companys business plan in mind.
Defined territory consists of kitchen manufacturers and dealers in GA AL TN & N. FL. (Role is based in one of these areas)
- Sales and service to a defined group of existing Kitchen Dealers and Kitchen Manufacturers. Responsible for gaining placement of Hafele products with the ultimate goal of gaining lighting sales. Develop effective relationships across the customers organization. Decision makers may include purchasing product development marketing sales operations & executive team.
- Develop sales to underdeveloped Kitchen Manufacturers who may or may not have accounts with Hafele. Penetrate customer with functional kitchen org fasteners and other Hafele products with the ultimate goal of gaining lighting sales.
- Regular and constant collaboration with the manufacturers dealers and your teammates who may have customers who are key dealers. Provide information on new product launches potential new products issues and other key happenings.
- Increase sales with dealers regardless if the ultimate sales are direct with Hafele or thru the manufacturer. Regular communication to Hafele account managers informing them of key happenings; dealer feedback positive or negative; dealer wants & needs.
- Promote teamwork by partnering with peers to generate ideas for gaining business and solving challenges. This includes but is not limited to working closely with all resources available thru the Kitchen Group Category Management & Sales Management.
- Each individual should act for the benefit of the kitchen group and the group should act for the benefit of each individual.
QUALIFICATIONS
This position requires business acumen problem solving skills analysis strategic thinking project management and organizational skills as well as significant attention to detail. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge skill and/or ability required.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
Bachelors degree from four-year College or University. Considerations will be made for additional training programs or equivalent combination of education and experience. This individual must have a degree of applicable market and product knowledge. Position requires high degree of comfort in dealing with various level of decision-makers.
COMPUTER SKILLS
Proficiency in MS Excel Outlook PowerPoint and Word.
COMMENTS
Employee must be willing to travel as much as 50% of the time.