Atrium Windows & Doors
Outside Sales Representative - Chicago, Northern Illinois - Wisconsin
Atrium Windows and Doors of North Carolina, a division of Atrium Companies, Inc., the largest manufacturer of non-wood windows in the United States, are in search of a professional to fill the position of Outside Sales representative. Individual should reside in the Chicago Metropolitan area. Territory will cover at least Northern Illinois and Wisconsin. May be adjusted as needed.
Responsibilities include building existing customer relations and developing new relationships. This person will be expected to maintain and grow existing business. Also, they are responsible for developing strong relationships, working well with others, and calling distributors. Additionally, this position will provide product, installation and sales training for customers and other sales professional, and will be involved in problem resolution as it pertains to customers.
The job requires getting things done quickly and handling a variety of activities. Self-assurance and the confidence to purposely drive toward results while constantly problem-solving and engaging the commitment of others is essential. A leadership style that is firm and goal oriented, and yet motivates, trains, and engages others in an enthusiastic way is important. The emphasis on building rapport and relationships with individuals and groups requires an outgoing, poised and persuasive communication style.
The successful candidate must have:
· Minimum of 2 - 5 years’ manufacturer’s sales experience in the window industry or other building products industry with a good understanding of the window industry.
· Prospecting ability to develop new business and work with existing distribution customers to prospect new business with and for them.
· Knowledge of the building products end users in the market; Builders, Contractors, & Specifiers.
· The ability to travel overnight 5 to 10 nights per month. This may vary higher and lower as business demands.
· Excellent customer relations skills.
· Technical ability to solve customer related product challenges.
· Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
· Be self-disciplined.
· Competency and proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
While the job requires the ability to act independently, a sense of urgency and the confidence to handle a variety of challenges, a full commitment to the success of the business and high standards of achievement are expected in this position. The job environment is flexible, constantly changing and provides growth opportunity, recognition and reward for the achievement of business results.
Atrium offers an excellent compensation package, including competitive salary, medical, life, dental, vision, short-term and long-term disability insurance, 401(k) plan, paid holidays and vacation, credit union, and educational reimbursement.
Interested, qualified candidates should forward resume and cover letter to:
Atrium Windows & Doors
Attn: Kim Bartleson