Architect & Designer Sales Manager Bari Bari

Architect & Designer Sales Manager Bari
Bari
Puglia, Bari

What are we looking for Cosentino Bari team is looking for an Architect & Designer Sales Manager in order to grow the Commercial Area of the business. The Architect & Designer Sales Manager is in charge of obtaining design specifications from an existing portfolio of Architects and Specifiers and developing new business with key project accounts in the area. Candidate should be self-sufficient, resilient with a hunter mentality, and have a strong work ethic and flexible attitude. The area to be covered will be from Foggia, Bari to Brindisi, Lecce. What you will do Creates short- and long-term sales plans to penetrate architectural and design firms, developers, corporate accounts, new property owners, and service providers to gain specifications and sales of work surfaces, flooring, interior cladding, and exterior facades. Develops new project opportunities through personal sales efforts and professional relationships with architects, designers, building owners, and property management firms involved with new development or renovation work for existing building interiors and exteriors. Promotes organization's products in formal presentations to architects, designers, and targeted organizations. Executes sales plans created within agreed-upon timelines from the customer or Cosentino Management. Maintains accurate relationship, product placement & project details with updated developments within project management database (Sales Force CRM). Manages the sales development of Cosentino surfacing products. Pursues profitable opportunities focused on organizational growth by maintaining a constant awareness of markets. Actively represents and promotes Cosentino to the community through hosting and attending local chapter events. Responsible for timely management and communication across all parties to ensure successful sales implementation of programs including updating sales collateral, product technical data and information, samples, mockups, and proposals. Manages own sales budget and maintains discipline to stay within assigned sales and expense budgets on a monthly, quarterly, and annual basis. Assists with corporate account rollout programs on a regional basis as needed, which may require travel outside of the assigned geography. Commits to continual learning and knowledge of Cosentino Surfacing Products, proper application, specification requirements, and fabrication and installation processes to ensure proper use and overall customer satisfaction. Acts as a facilitator and provides recommendations to senior management with key sales information as it relates to markets and regions. Coordinates with Cosentino Account Managers, business partners, fabricators, and installation contractors to ensure successful realization of local project execution. What you need to succeed The candidate should be living in the area to cover. EXPERIENCE Must have at least 4-5 years of experience in a similar role. SKILLS ENGLISH IS A MUST. Must be local. Ideally with some experience in façades. EDUCATION Ideally bachelor's degree. What we do offer You will be part of a great team, the team of Domenico Berardi in the Bari team, which is growing exponentially and you will work closely with another 3 Retail Sales Managers. About Cosentino At COSENTINO, our purpose is to inspire People through innovative and sustainable spaces. We are the world-leading producer of architectural and decorative surfaces. Our products are designed to provide innovative and functional solutions for home and business spaces, such as Kitchen and Baths worktops, outdoor open spaces, facades, etc. Innovation, sustainability, functionality, and beauty describe our value proposition to the different market stakeholders and end Clients. www.cosentino.com With a presence in more than 100 countries and 5 continents, our business keeps growing consistently in all geographies, as well as career opportunities for talented people like you. Cosentino is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. Cosentino is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at Cosentino are based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical, mental or sensory disability, HIV Status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, family medical history or genetic information, family or parental status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. Cosentino will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics. If you are an individual or veteran with a disability who requires any type of accommodation, please contact the People Department at (786) 686-5060 or at our email address: talentacquisitioncosentino.com. J-18808-Ljbffr