Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Carpenter Co. is a company dedicated to improving quality of life through sustainable manufacturing processes. They are seeking an Account Manager to grow their Carpet Cushion Division by maintaining client relationships and generating new business in East Texas and Louisiana.
Responsibilities
- Prospect/Close new carpet cushion business and increase customer base
- Develop and grow distributor accounts in order to further promote Carpenter products
- Arrange shipment schedules between the plant and the customer
- Plan and manage multiple tasks
- Develop and implement strategic sales plans to accommodate corporate and division goals
- Prepare periodic sales reports to track sales volume, potential sales, and client base expansion
- Review market analysis to determine customer needs, price schedules, and discount rates
- Represent company at trade association meetings to promote our products
- Advise dealers, distributors, and clients concerning sales and advertising techniques
Skills
- Bachelor's Degree in Business, Marketing, or a related discipline
- 3-5 years of experience in selling flooring and/or industrial products
- Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills to interact with a variety of customers at all levels of an organization via in-person, telephone, and virtual conversations
- Must have basic computer skills and intermediate MS Office skills including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
- Successful record of working in an autonomous environment
- Ability to travel within the assigned territory (Avg. 4-6 overnights per month)
- This is a remote opportunity working from a home office. The territory for this position is East Texas, Louisiana, Mississippi, and surrounding areas. Therefore, the selected candidate must reside near this region
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