Sales Representative (Tile and Flooring) Position Available In Hamilton, Tennessee

SALES REPRESENTATIVE

(TILE

AND FLOORING

)

SALES JOBS

Location:

CHATTANOOGA, TN

Summary:

The sales representative is responsible to grow and develop the sales and margins of MSI’s Tile product lines with the retailer/dealer network; located within an assigned geographic territory.

Work Hours:

Monday to Friday from 08:00 AM to 05:00 PM, 1 Saturday(s) a month from 09:00 AM to 02:00 PM

Seniority Level:

Associate

Employment Type:

Full-time To perform this job successfully, the individual must be able to complete the following essential duties and responsibilities: Establish and foster strong relationships with existing and prospective customers within designated territories, focusing on retailer and dealer networks, to drive sales and promote our flooring and countertop products.
Provide product knowledge and training to store personnel, enabling them to effectively present products and negotiate with consumers
Understand the company’s products, market competition, and strategies to position products advantageously.
Manage displays, samples, and selling tools for customer availability.
Consult with dealers on retail pricing, advertising, promotions, and ROI, leveraging understanding of retail business financials.
Quote prices, discuss credit terms and prepare sales contracts for customer orders
Estimate delivery dates for customers based on the company’s delivery schedules
Analyze sales reports to identify opportunities with current and potential customers.
Utilize marketing tools such as catalogs, brochures, and vendor collateral to expand territory reach and promote company products.
Research and analyze customer needs and demands on the basis of market trends.
Resolve customer claims/problems related to deliveries, returns, and credits.
Attend trade shows throughout the year as required
Travel 40%

• 80% locally, occasionally nationally and/or internationally.

Perform additional duties as required. Additionally the candidate must meet the following Education and Experience requirements: Bachelor’s Degree required
Two (2) plus years’ experience in channel distribution sales
Minimum of 2 years of related industry experience; natural stone, slab or hard flooring industries.
Strong math skills for calculations related to discounts, interest, commissions, percentages, area, and volume.
Ability to provide effective solutions for customers.
Results-oriented with the ability to work independently and within a team.
Intermediate computer proficiency.
Valid driver’s license.
Excellent sales and negotiation skills
Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Confidence and motivation to work toward targets
Good organizational and time management skills
Ability to work well alone or within a team
Demonstrated problem-solving aptitude.
Resilience to deal with customers who turn you down
Bilingual in Spanish is a plus This role has the following physical demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use their hands to handle objects, tools, or controls; reach with their hands and arms; and communicate verbally. The employee frequently sits and may occasionally stand or walk. The employee must occasionally lift, pull and move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.

Benefits:

MSI offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes: Referral, Holiday, and Annual Bonuses
Annual pay increases
Paid Time Off
Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
Company-paid Short Term and Long Term disability;
Company-paid Life Insurance
Tuition Reimbursement
Traditional and Roth 401(k) plans with company matching contributions
Charitable donation matching programs
Free, company-sponsored 1-on-1 tutoring for children/dependents of MSI employees in grades k-12, including free tutoring for SAT and ACT tests.

About MSI:

Founded in 1975, MSI is a leading supplier of flooring tile, countertops, wall and backsplash tile and hardscaping surfaces products in North America. Headquartered in Orange, California, MSI also maintains over 50 state-of-the-art showroom and distribution centers across the U.S. and Canada. MSI’s product line includes an extensive offering of Granite, Quartz, Porcelain, Luxury Vinyl flooring, Slate, Marble, Travertine, Sandstone, Limestone, Quartzite, onyx, stacked stone and pavers imported from over 36 countries on six continents. Over the years, MSI has been the recipient of many prestigious awards including: Top 5 fastest growing companies

• OC Business Journal
  Supplier Diversity Award
• Home Depot
  #1 Flooring Distributor multiple years in a row
• Floor Covering Weekly
  Top Workplaces Award winner multiple times
• Top Workplaces
  MSI Founder named the Entrepreneur of the Year
• Ernst and Young