Regional Direct Sales Manager

Regional Direct Sales Manager

Since 2022, Associated Materials / Alside has been undergoing a transformation to maximize our potential through investments in people, operations, and brands.

If you want to be part of a company where your ideas and input are more than just encouraged--they are valued--this is the place for you. At Associated Materials / Alside, your contributions will provide an immediate and lasting impact, helping us achieve what is possible.

POSITION SUMMARY:

This leadership sales leadership position at AM is responsible for profitable sales of multiple brands of AM windows and siding (Alside, Gentek, Revere) to independent distribution, national accounts, and direct window dealers within a defined territory.

The Regional Direct Sales Manager is responsible for increasing market penetration and market share in the territory, building, and managing customer relationships, and enhancing the customer experience by providing exceptional service and support. The RDSM is also responsible for contributing to the overall development, strength, and performance of the AM Direct Sales team.

This is a remote position, working from a home office, with travel.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Meet or exceed company expectations for profitable growth in sales and gains in market share.
• Deliver a high quality of work respective to territory and customer relationship management, ensuring sufficient contact to continually strengthen the supplier-customer relationship.
• Deliver exceptional service to and support of existing customers including product feature/benefit training, competitor product training, marketing support, technical and installation support, development of promotional incentives, and timely resolution of customer concerns/problems.
• Develop and maintain expertise in competitive pricing in the market and ensure that all customers in the territory are competitively priced for similar products.
• Serve each customer in states of TX/ LA/ MO with integrity.
• Utilize technology to effectively communicate with the customers in the territory.
• Utilize technology to ensure sufficient customer contact.
• Pursue new business and report progress to Regional VP Direct Sales weekly.
• Demonstrate proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
• Demonstrate excellence in delivering effective visual and verbal presentations.
• Maintain detailed customer data files including updated program agreements and pricing.
• Submit weekly report of sales growth progress in the territory to Regional VP Direct Sales.
• Continually strive to achieve a higher percentage of the customers overall spend in product categories manufactured and supplied by AM.

REQUIRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE & SKILLS:

• 5 + years of successful sales performance in the building materials industry -- successful track record in the wholesale sales of vinyl windows and siding preferred.
• Demonstrated sales ability in closing prospective accounts and developing new business.
• Experience with a CRM, preferably Salesforce
• Demonstrated proficiency and success in building a sales territory.
• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Willing to travel up to 70% of the week.
• Vehicle that meets our vehicle reimbursement program

Associated Materials is a leader in exterior building products for residential and commercial remodeling and new construction markets. We produce vinyl windows, vinyl and composite siding and accessories, and metal building products--and distribute other essential building products to ensure customers find everything they need for their exterior.

Headquartered in Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio, more than 4,000 associates across North America support Associated Materials. We operate 11 manufacturing facilities and more than 100 Alside and over 20 Gentek supply centers across the United States and Canada. Through our unique combination of award-winning products, manufacturing and distribution operations, installation solutions, and support services, the opportunities at Associated Materials are endless!

Associated Materials ... Building Products Better

Associated Materials, LLC. provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, medical condition, genetic information, military and veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, gender, gender expression, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by local law, regulation, or ordinance. We also make reasonable accommodations for disabled employees and applicants, as required by law.