
Area Sales Manager
- Littlerock, CA
- $73,000 per year
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Create distributor plans, monitor performance and take corrective action when necessary.
- Develop and manage a target/conversion list of dealers, architects, builders, remodelers and contractors/installers.
- Provide in-field training to builders, remodelers, installers and other end users as appropriate.
- Maintain aggressive end user call schedule throughout the year; meet with end users to generate awareness and understanding of AZEK's/TimberTech's existing and new products and services.
- Develop and maintain relationships with select dealers and their dealer sales representatives (key dealers in the geography).
- Schedule and conduct periodic field sales calls with dealer and distributor sales representatives.
- Develop and maintain relationships with distributor management and distributor sales representatives.
Introduce AZEK/TimberTech programs and gain commitments (e.g. Alliance) * Schedule and conduct end user events at the dealer yard
- Consult with distributors and dealers regarding usage of marketing and promotional funds
- Respond to end user questions and inquiries about products, product availability (i.e. where to buy), applications and terms on a timely basis
- Actively participate in the resolution of customer concerns/complaints. Assist in the warranty claims process in the field by sending data and information to the Warranty team/Customer Service Department.
- Induce end users to trial AZEK/TimberTech products and convert them to ongoing customers.
- Generate, track and coordinate opportunities (leads) with the appropriate local dealers and their sales representatives.
- Create and maintain customer records using company provided automated systems (i.e. CRM)
- Assist in creation and/or maintenance of product displays in the field (e.g. Countertop, wall, custom displays, etc).
- Act as a representative at trade shows nationally and/or regionally.
- Prepare sales analysis reports (e.g. growth trends, YOY comparison, etc.)
- Actively manage and maintain an up to date Outlook calendar reflecting all appointments/schedules.
- Keeps supervisor informed of key issues/changes occurring in assigned territory such as: competitor programs/products/actions, changes in dealers/distributors, dealer personnel, etc.
- Education: Bachelor's Degree (four-year college or technical school)
- 2+ years building materials outside sales experience
- 5+ years related outside sales experience
- Computer Skills: Applied skill in use of Microsoft office (Excel, Powerpoint, Word). Use of computer to enter data, create reports, correspondence, etc.
- Certifications & Licenses: Valid driver’s license.
- First 90 Days:
- Engage with top 20 dealers and contractors.
- Complete product training for all product lines.
- Receive training on AIA presentation and consultative selling.
- Six Months:
- Conduct 10 contractor conversations.
- Deliver 10 AIA presentations, leading to new partnerships.
- One Year:
- Exceed sales incentive plan goals for revenue and product line growth.
- Maintain a robust pipeline of conversion opportunities exceeding 150% of pre-set revenue guidelines.