Builder - Sales Associate* - RiteRug Flooring : Job Details

Rite Rug, the largest privately owned flooring installation company in the U.S., with a strong 90-year history, is seeking a sales professional.POSITION SUMMARY:This position would be primarily focused on single family, multi-family new construction and light commercial work. This is not an in-store position. The Ideal candidate would have knowledge of the flooring industry and /or preexisting relationships with the local construction market. We will train the right person in any area required.Success = Excelling at both cultivating existing relationships and generating new leads/growing new accounts to fruition.Competitive compensation and benefits package will be tailored to your experience. This is no limit to where you can go - Rite Rug will follow your success!ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:* Market floor covering, turn-key installation and additional accessories to local Builders.* Develop and maintain positive customer relationships.* Understand all Rite Rug products, accessories, and services; along with market competition and how to utilize products to support and grow the company.* Achieve and exceed Company directed performance goals.* Review and analyze sales and usage reports in order to manage + maintain profitability.* Create bids and Builder product programs.* Develop + communicate product knowledge to customers.* Implement process and onboarding with Internal Operations team.* Manage quality communication with customers and internal team members.* Execute onboarding process and procedures for new and existing clients.* Expand customer base by converting prospects into new clients.* Continue maintaining customer relationships on a direct level, while also maintaining a presence with the internal operations team during entire customer process - start to finish.QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS:* Have earned a minimum of a High School Diploma or equivalent.* Presentation skills, price negotiation, and organization are a MUST!* Experience in the flooring industry is a plus.* Problem-solving skills with a solutionist reputation* Must be results-oriented and able to work both independently and within a team environment.* Good communication and people skills* Experience with the Builder industry and basic construction knowledge is preferred.* Efficient organizational and time management skills* Execute effective and professional oral and written communication skills.* Proficient in all Microsoft Office programs, especially Excel* Self - Motivated and Reliable* Able to effectively communicate with clients, internal staff, and subcontractors.* Comfortability in public speaking and social engagements* Action taker and implementer* Focus on team dynamic.#ZR