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Sales Representative (Countertop)

MSI

Columbia, SC
6 days ago

Job Description

Join MSI as a Sales Representative for countertop products, focusing on growing sales and margins within assigned territories. Utilize your industry experience to build relationships, provide training, and consult on pricing, while enjoying a comprehensive benefits package.

Key Responsibilities

  • Develop relationships with current and potential customers
  • Provide knowledge and training on company products
  • Understand products and market competition
  • Manage displays, samples, and selling tools
  • Consult with dealers on retail pricing and promotions
  • Quote prices and prepare sales contracts
  • Estimate delivery dates
  • Analyze sales reports for potential
  • Utilize marketing tools to promote products
  • Research and analyze customer needs
  • Investigate and resolve customer claims/problems
  • Attend trade shows
  • Travel locally and occasionally nationally/internationally

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s Degree
  • Two (2) plus years’ experience in channel distribution sales
  • Minimum of 2 years of related industry experience; natural stone, slab or hard flooring industries
  • Minimum 2 years of outside B2B sales experience
  • Strong math skills
  • Ability to determine solutions for customers
  • Results-oriented
  • Intermediate computer proficiency
  • Valid driver’s license
  • Willing to travel up to 75% of the time

Preferred Qualifications

  • Industry experience highly preferred; Countertop, Distribution and Building Materials Sales experience
  • Excellent sales and negotiation skills
  • Good communication and people skills
  • Confidence and motivation to work toward targets
  • Good organizational and time management skills
  • Ability to work well alone or within a team
  • Demonstrated aptitude for problem solving
  • Resilience to deal with customers who turn you down
  • Bilingual in Spanish a plus

Benefits & Perks

Referral, Holiday, and Annual BonusesAnnual pay increasesPaid Time OffMedical, Dental, and Vision InsuranceCompany-paid Short Term and Long Term disabilityCompany-paid Life InsuranceTuition Reimbursement401(k) plans with company matching contributionsCharitable donation matching programsFree tutoring for children/dependents of MSI employees