Account Executive, Commercial Flooring Seattle

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Position Overview

Shaw Contract is 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 multi-family dwellings; supporting the spaces in which we work learn live play and heal.

Whats the role

Are you ready to make an impact in the world of commercial interiors The Shaw Contract team is hiring in Seattle! As an Account Executive youll work closely with architects designers business owners and contractors to bring high-quality flooring solutions to life. This individual will cover accounts in Western Washington. Candidates should bring a strong prospecting and business development skillset with a demonstrated ability to generate new opportunities and build a consistent pipeline. Success in this role requires comfort operating within a structured sales process (SPPM) to qualify prospects advance opportunities and drive new business growth.

Responsibilities:

• Work with architects designers flooring contractors end users contractors etc. to select appropriate products for their projects that fit within their design criteria budget and time frame.

• Travel daily throughout the assigned area to call on existing customers and prospect new customers to solicit business.

• Manage project from inception to completion including identifying opportunity product selection specification order placement order tracking delivery coordination installation oversight punch walk/ claim coordination (if necessary) and communication of maintenance program.

• Must be motivated and comfortable working on your own and also working in and supporting a team environment.

• Must be able and competent to work with and manage customer base thru CRM (Customer Relationship Management) tool such as

• Follow up on a variety of leads from sources such as Dodge & networking groups

• Build relationships with existing and new customers by entertaining such as lunches dinners or industry/special events.

Commercial Account Executives 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 Executives must give presentations to architects designers and end-users to educate them on the flooring industry and how Shaw Contract can benefit them on their projects.

Requirements:

• High School Diploma/GED

• 5 years commercial interiors experience

• Workplace segment experience

• Demonstrated success in new business development including prospecting pipeline creation and securing new accounts to expand territory presence.

• Living in Seattle

Preferred:

• Bachelors degree

Required Competencies:

• Build Trusting Relationships

• Influence Others

• Execute Action Plan

• Adapt and Change

• Deliver Compelling Communication

Shaw benefits include:

• 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

• Shaw Family Health Center (Dalton GA and Cartersville GA locations)

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