Territory Manager - San Jose Area

What’s the job?

This person will need to be based in the San Jose area or surrounding areas

The Territory Manager (TM) for CertainTeed Exterior Products is responsible for sales growth of CertainTeed’s (CT) portfolio of Residential Roofing products and systems by generating sustained demand and positioning CT as the preferred choice among owner, architect, builder, contractor, and distribution customer audiences in a manner consistent with CertainTeed’s strategic direction.

• Works collaboratively with Regional Sales Manager to deliver sales growth and sustained demand.
• Meets Performance Objectives and Incentive Sales Goals as determined by management.
• Achieves specifications for Value Added Products (VAP) and increases project closing rate in the residential market.
• Develops and implements territory strategy consistent with the overall business to maximize quality / effectiveness and quantity of sales calls.
• Calls on end-users, contractors, builders, architects / specifiers, owners and homebuilders creating a pull-through demand, subsequently working with distribution customers to close related sales.
• Actively targets and tracks construction projects from planning through bidding phases to maximize closing rates using company provided tools.
• Builds, maintains and adds value to relationships between customers and CT’s organization; customers include all audiences, including owners, specifiers, contractors, distributors, etc.
• Conducts and participates in sales promotions and educational meeting with architects, contractors, builders and builder sales representative, applicators, distributors and other trade factors.

What do you bring?

• Bachelor’s degree in architecture, marketing, business or similar discipline. OR Comparable experience in lieu of a degree - Five (5) years of equivalent training and experience that provides thorough knowledge of the laws, regulations and practices concerned with the field of construction
• 4+ years of applied professional experience which includes managing customer relationships, sales presentations and closings of sales
• Knowledge of residential construction practices.
• Demonstrated ability to establish rapport and build quality relationships through networking.
• Good interpersonal, negotiating and problem solving skills
• Excellent presentation skills with good written and oral communication
• Valid Driver’s License

What are our perks?

We provide unique options to fit your unique lives! Our Total Rewards Program is customizable to accommodate your needs. Our menu of flexible options includes, but is not limited to :

• Excellent healthcare options : Medical, vision, prescription & dental
• Family Focus & Balance : Parental leave, paid time-off and Employee Assistance Program
• Financial Security : Competitive 401(k), Company-funded Retirement Accumulation Plan and Employee Stock Purchase Program (PEG)
• Tuition Reimbursement : Continuing education for every season of your career
• Pet Insurance options : Insurance plan & prescription discount program for your furry friends
• Employee Recognition Programs
• PerkSpot : Our exclusive one-stop online discount marketplace
• LiveWell : Rewarding you for living a healthy lifestyle

Why work for us?

Through the responsible development of innovative and sustainable building products, CertainTeed, headquartered in Malvern, Pennsylvania, has helped shape the building products industry for more than 110 years.

Founded in 1904 as General Roofing Manufacturing Company, the firm's slogan "Quality Made Certain, Satisfaction Guaranteed," inspired the name CertainTeed.

Today, CertainTeed is a leading North American brand of exterior and interior building products, including roofing, siding, insulation, drywall and ceilings.

A subsidiary of Saint-Gobain, one of the world’s largest and oldest building products companies, CertainTeed has more than 6,300 employees and more than 60 manufacturing facilities throughout the United States and Canada.