Builder - Sales Associate

Position: Builder - Sales Associate*
Rite Rug, the largest privately owned flooring installation company in the U.S., with a strong 90-year history, is seeking a sales professional.

POSITION SUMMARY:

This position would be primarily focused on single family, multi-family new construction and light commercial work. This is not an in-store position. The Ideal candidate would have knowledge of the flooring industry and /or preexisting relationships with the local construction market. We will train the right person in any area required.

Success = Excelling at both cultivating existing relationships and generating new leads/growing new accounts to fruition.

Competitive compensation and benefits package will be tailored to your experience. This is no limit to where you can go - Rite Rug will follow your success!

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

* Market floor covering, turn-key installation and additional accessories to local Builders.

* Develop and maintain positive customer relationships.

* Understand all Rite Rug products, accessories, and services; along with market competition and how to utilize products to support and grow the company.

* Achieve and exceed Company directed performance goals.

* Review and analyze sales and usage reports in order to manage + maintain profitability.

* Create bids and Builder product programs.

* Develop + communicate product knowledge to customers.

* Implement process and onboarding with Internal Operations team.

* Manage quality communication with customers and internal team members.

* Execute onboarding process and procedures for new and existing clients.

* Expand customer base by converting prospects into new clients.

* Continue maintaining customer relationships on a direct level, while also maintaining a presence with the internal operations team during entire customer process - start to finish.

QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS:

* Have earned a minimum of a High School Diploma or equivalent.

* Presentation skills, price negotiation, and organization are a MUST!

* Experience in the flooring industry is a plus.

* Problem-solving skills with a solutionist reputation

* Must be results-oriented and able to work both independently and within a team environment.

* Good communication and people skills

* Experience with the Builder industry and basic construction knowledge is preferred.

* Efficient organizational and time management skills

* Execute effective and professional oral and written communication skills.

* Proficient in all Microsoft Office programs, especially Excel

* Self - Motivated and Reliable

* Able to effectively communicate with clients, internal staff, and subcontractors.

* Comfortability in public speaking and social engagements

* Action taker and implementer

* Focus on team dynamic.

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