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Formica Corporation Territory Manager - Seattle - TERRI001241-00001 in Seattle, Washington
As the global leader in the manufacturing and marketing of decorative surfacing materials, Formica Corporation offers its customers the best performing products in the industry. We have an outstanding opportunity for an experienced professional to be based in the greater Seattle, WA market as the Territory Manager.
The role will have responsibilities for distributor management, direct customer management, and account management. TM is responsible for finalizing details of and closing sales for projects with local accounts within his/her assigned Territory including pricing, quantities, material specifications, and shipping/delivery.
Job Title: Territory Manager Washington/Oregon/Alaska/N. Idaho
Location: Seattle, WA (Remote)
A Short List of Your Tasks and Responsibilities
- - Track projects and opportunities to grow Formica sales in assigned territory
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``` - - Advance Formicas position in the market through enhanced partnerships with local distributor branches to facilitate project tracking, execution of initiatives/promotions, and distributor sales force coaching.
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``` - - Identify and understand competitive landscape, inclusive of product and distribution and actively shares these findings appropriately.
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``` - - Identify new opportunities for Formica sales within the assigned territory, to achieve/exceed financial objectives including sales, share, and profitability.
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``` - - Finalize and close sales with OEMs and target accounts Distributors and Fabricators, within assigned territory to achieve/exceed financial objectives including sales, share, and profitability.
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``` - - Identify and develop target accounts by creating a value proposition for Formica to capture selling opportunities/leads in assigned territory that lead to closing projects for Formica.
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``` - - The TM will work collaboratively with their A&D Specialist counterpart, as well as with Inside Sales, and Customer Service internally to build Formica market share.
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``` - - Working with the A&D Specialist and distribution, execute and facilitate the marketing collateral strategy in the market.
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``` - - Develop a market strategy that positions the Formica House of Brands with key accounts to capture share in the residential segment.
Were Looking for A Self-Starter Who Meets the Following Requirements:
- - Bachelor's degree in business or related field
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``` - - 3 + years of relevant experience
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``` - - Business to Business (B2B) selling experience preferred
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``` - - Selling architecturally specified products preferred
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``` - - Demonstrated sales ability
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``` - - Overnight travel is required
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``` - - Leads by example; ability to motivate others to achieve results
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``` - - Excellent (verbal and written) communication, interpersonal, negotiation, analytical, problem-solving, and judgment skills.
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``` - - Ability to collaborate and coordinate across the internal organization (Field Sales, Marketing, Legal, etc.)
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``` - - Knowledge of computer systems/programs
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``` - - Demonstrated ability to organize and manage time
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``` - - Knowledge of local markets preferred
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``` - - Demonstrates the ability to provide solutions to customer needs in a win-win fashion
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