Business Development Representative-Chicago, IL
Company: AHF Products
Location: Chicago
Posted on: November 19, 2023
Job Description:
If you are a job seeker with a disability and require a
reasonable accommodation to apply for one of our jobs, you will
find the contact information to request the appropriate
accommodation by visiting the following page: Business Development
Representative-Chicago, IL ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND
RESPONSIBILITIES:Qualified individuals must have the ability (with
or without reasonable accommodation) to perform the following
duties:
- Build and manage relationships with End Users,
Architect/Interior Designers, Flooring Contractors, and key
distribution partners with the objective of establishing trust to
build ongoing partnerships developing into sales
- Identify new project opportunities using the influence of
A&D firms, end users and flooring contractors
- Develop new prospects and maintain relationships with existing
customers to increase territory market opportunities
- Work with regional and national counterparts to identify and
close cross-selling opportunities
- Create and execute tactical sales-driving marketing campaigns,
special events and sponsorships that help increase brand awareness,
build relationships, and achieve sales goals
- Prepare accurate sales projections and provide forecast
information for team planning purposes
- Utilize CRM daily to manage pipeline, individual project
updates and key account information
- Assist Management in establishing Annual / Quarterly / Monthly
Strategy and Sales Plans
- Assist Management in identification of product voids or
improvements
- Other duties as assignedTRAVEL:
- Will require in field travel of 75-80%, with travel/overnight
stays 50% of that timeKNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES:
- Excellent communication and listening skills
- Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills
- Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and Outlook
- Strong presentation, networking and negotiation skills
- Good judgment, problem solving and decision making skills
- Ability to work with a diverse group of peopleQUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor's degree from a four-year college or university or
equivalent work experience
- Experience working in an outside sales role calling on a varied
client base
- Flooring product knowledge preferred
- Proven success selling to large corporate clients
- Knowledge of specifications, design and phases required
- Strong understanding of construction, real estate and job site
conditionsWORK ENVIRONMENT:(overtime, travel, physical demands, and
conditions)The work environment characteristics described here are
representative of those an employee encounters while performing the
essential functions of this job. -
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee is
regularly required to walk, stand, and sit
- The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch
or crawl
- The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10
pounds
- Specific vision abilities required by this job include close
vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth
perception and ability to focus
- Work overtime as needed
- Valid driver's license with a clear driving record per AHF
Products policy and proof of automobile insuranceMENTAL DEMANDSThe
demands described here are representative of those that must be met
by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of
this job.
- Think analytically
- Develop options and implement solutions
- Work with a team
- Maintain regular and punctual attendance (consistent with ADA
and/or FMLA)
- Multitask in a fast pace environment
- Work with a Sense of UrgencyAHF Products provides equal
employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for
employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type
without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin,
disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual
orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other
characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.This
policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including
recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff,
recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
Notice to Staffing Agencies, Placement Services, and Professional
Recruiters AHF Products has an internal Staffing Department.
Recruiters are hereby specifically directed NOT to contact AHF
employees directly in an attempt to present candidates. AHF will
not accept unsolicited resumes from any source other than directly
from a candidate. Any unsolicited resumes sent to AHF, including
unsolicited resumes sent to an AHF mailing address, fax machine or
email address, directly to AHF employees, or to AHF's resume
database will be considered AHF property. AHF will NOT pay a fee
for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited
resume. -AHF will consider any candidate for whom a Recruiter has
submitted an unsolicited resume to have been referred by the
Recruiter free of any charges or fees. AHF will not pay a fee to
any Recruiter that does not have a signed AHF contract in place
specific to the position -for which -the resume was submitted. -
Recruiting vendor agreements will only be valid if in writing and
signed by AHF's Corporate Talent Acquisition Manager or his or her
designee. No other AHF employee is authorized to bind AHF to any
agreement regarding the placement of candidates by Recruiters. -By
submitting a candidate to AHF, recruiters agree to be bound and
comply with this policy.
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