[Hiring] Senior Sales Representative @VELUX

Role Description

The primary purpose of this position is to gain market share and increase the skylight category by influencing the trade and facilitating the sales through key VELUX dealers. This includes the development, execution, and coordination of all sales efforts within a specified territory including interface with Dealers, Builders, Contractors, Remodelers, Roofers, and Architects. This position must regularly be out identifying and/or soliciting “new” or “expanded” sales opportunities within their assigned territory. In addition, this position will regularly perform special projects or assignments which are of significance to the Sales Management Team in that region.

• Developing and following a comprehensive annual territory plan to identify and pursue the greatest opportunities for sales growth.
• Making sales presentations to dealers, builders, contractors, and architects to ensure that VELUX product lines are being promoted in a professional, timely, and effective manner to achieve sales results.
• Training dealers, builders, contractors, and architects in the proper application and installation of VELUX product lines.
• Performing special projects or assignments for the Sales Management Team in that region.
• Working within established budget to control expenses and to maximize profitability within the specified territory.
• Completing required reports and analysis in a timely manner.

Qualifications

• A Bachelor's Degree is preferred.
• A good working knowledge of the building industry is preferred.
• Three to five years of Outside Sales Experience is preferred.
• Working knowledge of computers (PC) including Microsoft Office.
• Must present a positive and professional appearance.
• Excellent communication, both oral and written, and presentation skills are a must.
• Ability to stay informed of current industry trends and apply information to sales opportunities.
• Ability to demonstrate high level of customer focus.
• Excellent decision making and problem solving skills.
• Must possess strong influence and persuasion skills.
• Must possess strong planning, prioritizing, and goal setting skills.
• Must demonstrate strong relationship management skills.
• Must be capable of lifting/reaching/stooping/climbing with weights in excess of 100 lbs.
• Ability to perform the essential functions assigned to the position.
• Compliance with all rules of conduct, safety regulations, and policies provided in Employee Handbooks, on Company bulletin boards/announcements, terms/conditions of employment or other means of communication is a requirement of the job.

Benefits

• Competitive Salary
• Sales Incentive Programs
• Company Vehicle
• Company Matched 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Vacation Day Program
• Sick Day Program
• Paid Maternity and Parental Leave of Absences
• Service Recognition Program
• Educational Assistance Program
• Group Health Insurance Plan
• Dental Plan
• Vision Care Plan
• Prescription Drug Card Program
• Long-term Disability
• Short-term Disability
• Life Insurance
• Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance
• Cancer Protection Plan
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• And Much More