This position is responsible for the servicing of WGB Group accounts, at retail home centers and CO-OP accounts within the South-Central region. The position provides ongoing training programs, develops processes and strategies that drive sales and product awareness within the assigned home center accounts. The Regional Field Representative will be based
in the Dallas, TX area.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Provide in-store sales support for the assigned home center and CO-OP accounts within the South Central region
- Develop a strong relationship with the retail stores, district and regional merchandising teams
- Providing field training tools that maximize product awareness
- Partnering with retailers Pro Sales teams to reach independent contractors and MRO customers.
- Increase product visibility through cross-merchandising and regional off-shelf promotional opportunities
- Able to multi-task store calls, product demonstrations, execute field product training and new product launches.
- Improving merchandising processes by working with in-store service teams
- Analyze sales data and develop action plan based on underperforming territories.
- Attend customer Grand Opening Events, Contractor Appreciation Days, etc.
- Maintain all assigned store call reports, recaps and summaries to National Account Managers through automated CRM systems within guidelines.
- Provide competitive intelligence (comp shops, new products, test planograms, etc) in assigned market/region.
DESIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
- Bachelor’s degree strongly preferred
- Prefer 1-3 years of sales experience in retail hardware industry
- Very strong verbal communication skills; ability to effectively communicate one-on-one and present to larger groups
- Strong written communication skills; ability to effectively communicate with customers by email, as well as develop written reports and presentations
- High proficiency with Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint and Word
- Strong time management, interpersonal, organizational, and analytical skills
- Highly motivated, customer oriented and a self-starter
- Previous retail Home Center or hardware experience a plus
- Ability to lift at least 50lbs if required
- Expense management capabilities
- 50% overnight travel required( valid drivers license and air travel required )
- You must be a self-starter with high initiative and motivation to work independently
BENEFITS & COMPENSATION
- Base Annual Salary starting at $60k , Incentive bonus Plan, Vehicle compensation, Comprehensive Benefits Package, including health insurance, 401(k) with company match, paid vacation and holidays, life insurance, and more….
Job Type: Full-time
Expected hours: No more than 40 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- On-the-job training
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Professional development assistance
- Vision insurance
- Work from home
Experience level:
Shift:
Weekly day range:
- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed
Work Location: Remote
