Sales Professional - Tile and Stone Installation Systems New York

ARDEX Americas (www.ArdexAmericas.com), is a Global industry leader in the manufacturing and development of high-performance specialty building materials.

We are hiring for a SALES PROFESSIONAL, TILE AND STONE INSTALLATION SYSTEMS, to cultivate solid working relationships and new business opportunities with partner distributors, commercial tiling contractors, tiling installers, specifiers, and other key business influencers, through job site visits, cold calls, distributor training, professional presentations, and exemplifying the ARDEX solution driven, 'customer first' approach.

This is a field sales position as part of our NEW YORK sales team,with a concentration and preferred home base location of LONG ISLAND or WESTCHESTER. Daily travel required throughout the territory with some overnight.

Experience within the tile and stone installation industry is essential.

Responsibilities:

• Successfully launch and promote new products via hands on product demonstrations, presentations & professional product displays
• Drive lead generation through jobsite visits, lead generation services, cold calls etc.
• Develop and successfully execute field sales action plans
• Achieve and exceed targets, goals, and objectives, as established with Sales Manager
• Collaborate with Corporate resources such Technical, Customer Service, Marketing, Logistics etc., to deliver exceptional standards of service to ARDEX customers
• Represent ARDEX as an industry leader through exceptional professional standards, and a 'customer first' approach.

• Minimum 5 years outside sales experience and / or minimum 5 years knowledge of building materials industries is required.
• Knowledge of tile and stone installation systems is required. Tile installation experience is highly desirable.
• Must be able to conduct product presentations and demonstrations confidently and professionally
• Must be able to operate non power and power tools. Demonstrates good mechanical or hands-on skills to meet the needs of intensive and physically demanding field support and service
• Technically proficient. Familiar with architectural specifications and construction design elements
• High level of energy and enthusiasm for the business and be customer-driven and professional
• Must possess a valid driver's license and a clean driving record. Must be able to travel throughout assigned territory as per advertised amounts, including some overnight.
• Must be able to lift to 70 pounds on occasion, with a carrying capability of 55 pounds.

Education

• Minimum four (4) year college degree or greater is preferred, or minimum completed high school diploma with relevant industry work experience

• Industry Competitive Compensation (salary, bonus, commission)
• Company Phone and Laptop
• Vehicle stipend and business mileage paid
• Paid Time off (PTO)
• 11 Paid Holidays
• 401K Match
• Medical Dental and Vision Insurance (Eligible 1st day of month following hire date)
• Wellness Initiatives, Employee Assistance Program
• Tuition Assistance Program
• Discounted Gym Memberships
• Pet Insurance & More!