Account Executive

Tarkett

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Boston, NH - USA

profile Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed
Posted on: 30+ days ago
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Join Tarkett a global leader in innovation flooring solutions and sports surfaces. We believe our entrepreneurial culture is what differentiates us from the competition. So if youve got what it takes we invite you to CHANGE THE GAME WITH US!

ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE

The Account Executive (AE) sales position develops new prospects and maintains relationships with existing customers to increase territory market opportunities. As part of Tarketts diverse collection of products this position will be responsible for presenting Tarkett entire portfolio of soft surface and resilient commercial products to address a variety of applications aesthetics and budget requirements. Specific responsibilities include daily sales calls building relationships with existing customers continually prospecting for viable new accounts and ensuring Tarketts products and services consistently meet customer satisfaction.

Responsibilities

  • Responsible to develop a thorough understanding of the Companys overall business direction its mission and operating strategies

  • Develop Territory account list prioritized by annuity account potential sales volume potential project size.

  • Identify new projects through various sources including research networking cold-calling and developing deeper relationships with current clients.

  • Work directly with clients to identify the appropriate product solution for their application working towards Tarkett Solutions Spectrum selection. Partner with A&D and distribution sales teams to convert transactional opportunities into sales and potentially annuity standardization programs.

  • Consistently update CRM (Customer Relationship Management) database with all pertinent customer / project / product / pricing information.

  • Consistently meet financial and other objectives as set.

  • Manage and establish distribution / flooring contractor business plans.

  • Develop proposals by understanding market pricing strategies and available purchase vehicles (Contracts Group Purchasing Organizations Buying Agreements).

  • Review daily order entry confirming customer / segment data is correct follow through to ensure shipments occur within clients expected requirements.

  • Provide weekly sales and market updates for Regional and Territory leaders including competitive activity product trends promotional activity and progress toward KPIs.

  • Follow up on installation schedules and post-installation inspections to ensure customer satisfaction.

  • Manage quality issues with customers immediately and facilitates solution to problems locally or in concert with operating management at division headquarters

  • Create and sell territory specific promotions and merchandising programs.

  • Execute sales blitzes and product launches.

  • Build and maintain positive relationships with key internal stakeholders including other AEs segment specific marketing teams marketing and customer service in order to execute outstanding experiences for Tarkett customers.

  • Represent Tarkett in a professional manner when engaging contractors distributors architects design firms or end-users.

  • All other duties as assigned.

Desired skills and experience

  • Bachelors degree in Business Marketing or other related field; or equivalent combination of education and experience

  • Minimum of 4 years of sales related experience required

  • Proficient computer skills (Microsoft Office) and experience with CRM Dynamics is preferred

  • Industry experience strongly preferred

  • Strong communication and presentation skills

  • Strong organizational and project management skills

  • Strong writing and editing skills

  • Overnight travel is required (30%)

This description is a general statement of duties and responsibilities performed on a regular and continuous basis. This description is not intended to be all inclusive and other related duties may be assigned.

Come and see how is life at Tarkett!

About Tarkett

With a history of 140 years Tarkett is a worldwide leader in innovative flooring and sports surface solutions with net sales of 3.25 billion in 2020. Offering a wide range of products including vinyl linoleum rubber carpet wood laminate artificial turf and athletics tracks the Group serves customers in over 100 countries across the globe. Tarkett has 12500 employees and 33 industrial sites and sells 1.3 million square meters of flooring every day for hospitals schools housing hotels offices stores and sports fields. Committed to change the game with circular economy the Group has implemented an eco-innovation strategy based on Cradle to Cradle principles with the ultimate goal of contributing to peoples health and wellbeing and preserving natural capital.

The salary range for this Boston based Account Executive is 75000 to 85000 and is commission eligible.

What We Offer

  • A commitment that Safety is #1

  • Competitive benefits pay and retirement plan options!

  • Career growth stability and flexible work arrangements.

Responsible Manufacturing Protecting Our Planet for the Future

  • We utilize renewable energy and a closed loop recycled water process.

  • We are committed to reducing greenhouse emissions and water consumption.

  • We are the only flooring company recognized by the Asthma and Allergy foundation.

Who we are:

With a history of 140 years Tarkett is a worldwide leader in innovative flooring and sport surface solutions with 12000 employees and 34 industrial sites. Offering a wide range of products including vinyl linoleum rubber carpet wood laminate artificial turf and athletic tracks. The Group serves customers in more than 100 countries across the globe.

Committed to change the game with circular economy and to reducing its carbon footprint the Group has implemented an eco-innovation strategy based on Cradle to Cradle principles fully aligned with its Tarkett Human-Conscious Design approach.

Tarkett is listed on Euronext (Compartment B ISIN FR000ticker: TKTT).

Tarkett is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity in backgrounds and in experiences and promote an inclusive workplace where all employees can perform at their best.


Required Experience:

IC

Join Tarkett a global leader in innovation flooring solutions and sports surfaces. We believe our entrepreneurial culture is what differentiates us from the competition. So if youve got what it takes we invite you to CHANGE THE GAME WITH US!ACCOUNT EXECUTIVEThe Account Executive (AE) sales position ...

Join Tarkett a global leader in innovation flooring solutions and sports surfaces. We believe our entrepreneurial culture is what differentiates us from the competition. So if youve got what it takes we invite you to CHANGE THE GAME WITH US!

ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE

The Account Executive (AE) sales position develops new prospects and maintains relationships with existing customers to increase territory market opportunities. As part of Tarketts diverse collection of products this position will be responsible for presenting Tarkett entire portfolio of soft surface and resilient commercial products to address a variety of applications aesthetics and budget requirements. Specific responsibilities include daily sales calls building relationships with existing customers continually prospecting for viable new accounts and ensuring Tarketts products and services consistently meet customer satisfaction.

Responsibilities

  • Responsible to develop a thorough understanding of the Companys overall business direction its mission and operating strategies

  • Develop Territory account list prioritized by annuity account potential sales volume potential project size.

  • Identify new projects through various sources including research networking cold-calling and developing deeper relationships with current clients.

  • Work directly with clients to identify the appropriate product solution for their application working towards Tarkett Solutions Spectrum selection. Partner with A&D and distribution sales teams to convert transactional opportunities into sales and potentially annuity standardization programs.

  • Consistently update CRM (Customer Relationship Management) database with all pertinent customer / project / product / pricing information.

  • Consistently meet financial and other objectives as set.

  • Manage and establish distribution / flooring contractor business plans.

  • Develop proposals by understanding market pricing strategies and available purchase vehicles (Contracts Group Purchasing Organizations Buying Agreements).

  • Review daily order entry confirming customer / segment data is correct follow through to ensure shipments occur within clients expected requirements.

  • Provide weekly sales and market updates for Regional and Territory leaders including competitive activity product trends promotional activity and progress toward KPIs.

  • Follow up on installation schedules and post-installation inspections to ensure customer satisfaction.

  • Manage quality issues with customers immediately and facilitates solution to problems locally or in concert with operating management at division headquarters

  • Create and sell territory specific promotions and merchandising programs.

  • Execute sales blitzes and product launches.

  • Build and maintain positive relationships with key internal stakeholders including other AEs segment specific marketing teams marketing and customer service in order to execute outstanding experiences for Tarkett customers.

  • Represent Tarkett in a professional manner when engaging contractors distributors architects design firms or end-users.

  • All other duties as assigned.

Desired skills and experience

  • Bachelors degree in Business Marketing or other related field; or equivalent combination of education and experience

  • Minimum of 4 years of sales related experience required

  • Proficient computer skills (Microsoft Office) and experience with CRM Dynamics is preferred

  • Industry experience strongly preferred

  • Strong communication and presentation skills

  • Strong organizational and project management skills

  • Strong writing and editing skills

  • Overnight travel is required (30%)

This description is a general statement of duties and responsibilities performed on a regular and continuous basis. This description is not intended to be all inclusive and other related duties may be assigned.

Come and see how is life at Tarkett!

About Tarkett

With a history of 140 years Tarkett is a worldwide leader in innovative flooring and sports surface solutions with net sales of 3.25 billion in 2020. Offering a wide range of products including vinyl linoleum rubber carpet wood laminate artificial turf and athletics tracks the Group serves customers in over 100 countries across the globe. Tarkett has 12500 employees and 33 industrial sites and sells 1.3 million square meters of flooring every day for hospitals schools housing hotels offices stores and sports fields. Committed to change the game with circular economy the Group has implemented an eco-innovation strategy based on Cradle to Cradle principles with the ultimate goal of contributing to peoples health and wellbeing and preserving natural capital.

The salary range for this Boston based Account Executive is 75000 to 85000 and is commission eligible.

What We Offer

  • A commitment that Safety is #1

  • Competitive benefits pay and retirement plan options!

  • Career growth stability and flexible work arrangements.

Responsible Manufacturing Protecting Our Planet for the Future

  • We utilize renewable energy and a closed loop recycled water process.

  • We are committed to reducing greenhouse emissions and water consumption.

  • We are the only flooring company recognized by the Asthma and Allergy foundation.

Who we are:

With a history of 140 years Tarkett is a worldwide leader in innovative flooring and sport surface solutions with 12000 employees and 34 industrial sites. Offering a wide range of products including vinyl linoleum rubber carpet wood laminate artificial turf and athletic tracks. The Group serves customers in more than 100 countries across the globe.

Committed to change the game with circular economy and to reducing its carbon footprint the Group has implemented an eco-innovation strategy based on Cradle to Cradle principles fully aligned with its Tarkett Human-Conscious Design approach.

Tarkett is listed on Euronext (Compartment B ISIN FR000ticker: TKTT).

Tarkett is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity in backgrounds and in experiences and promote an inclusive workplace where all employees can perform at their best.


Required Experience:

IC

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Key Skills

  • Business Development
  • Customer Service
  • Revenue Growth
  • ABC Analysis
  • Account Management
  • Communication
  • CRM
  • Excel
  • Salesforce
  • PMP
  • Customer Relationships
  • Business Relationships
  • Sales Goals
  • Sales Process
  • CPA

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With net sales of more than €2.8 billion in 2017, Tarkett is a worldwide leader of innovative flooring and sports surface solutions. Offering a wide range of products including vinyl, linoleum, carpet, rubber, wood, laminate, synthetic turf and athletic tracks, the Group serves custom ... View more

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