Outside Sales - Architecture and Design

Are you a driven Sales Professional with charisma and tenacity who loves interior spaces and fashion ? What makes Best Tile a great employer: Since 1956, our customers have relied on Best Tile for beautiful products, inspired professional design, expert technical advice, and superior customer service. Today, Best Tile is the largest privately-owned independent distributor of tile and natural stone on the East Coast. Ceramic and Tile products have a rich history in construction over many centuries and have been a proven performer in style, design, and longevity and benefit from inherently sustainable processes. To learn more about our history and who we are, click here. Our employees make the difference, and we are committed to offering a robust benefits package that includes: Medical, dental, life, & disability insurance (with opportunity to purchase additional) Health Savings and 401(k) accounts with company match Paid time off, including paid holidays Leave of absence program Best Tile is looking to add a well-rounded Outside Sales Representative to source, identify, and initiate contact with qualified prospects, to proactively develop and grow sales of Company products, and to deepen our service brand across an assigned territory within the architectural design market. The ideal candidate is a motivated sales professional with the ability to manage existing contacts, prospect for new customers, and has a deep understanding of the residential and commercial construction industries. The candidate will provide complete and appropriate solutions for every customer in order to achieve sales and profitability goals and provide exceptional customer service. Manage all aspects of the sales cycle by calling on existing customers and by sourcing new customers. Develop creative tile solutions to meet and exceed customer needs. Prepare bids. Work collaboratively with the branch sales team to meet individual and branch sales and profitability goals. Participate in ongoing sales presentations, grassroots marketing efforts, and related brand-building, sales-driving activities. Establish and maintain positive business and customer relationships. Inspire trust.

Territory:

Northern Virginia and DC area

Service:

Commercial Contractors, Commercial Architectural and Design firms, Large scale residential Architects in outlying areas.

Compensation:

Base annual salary starting between $60,000-75,000 (based upon experience), plus a monthly commission program, with a total earning potential of $100,000+ yearly. Travel and entertainment expenses covered. Must be able to engage in: Travel (overnights limited to 2-4 nights per month) Entertaining clients Social networking Minimum specification experience of one year. Highly independent. Excellent follow up. Superior relationship-building and presentation skills. Strong time-management and organizational skills. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Solid computer and systems skills. Located in or near the assigned market. Ability to travel within an established territory with some overnights required; current and valid driver's license in the state of employment.