Vertical Sales Manager - Wood Products Manufacturing
Do what you do best while working for an industry leader in Building Automation. As a Vertical Market Manager, you'll work within your assigned territory to make connections and maintain long-term customer relationships, while maximizing sales opportunities for Stiles' Building Automation products and full-line of support services. Have a great sales track record, like meeting new people, and don't mind traveling? Read on!
As a Vertical Market Manager, you'll travel within your territory to meet with existing and potential customers to promote and sell Stiles' products. This attractive position with an industry leader combines the best resources, materials, technology, and software to contribute to the building automation market.
What you'll do :
- Support the regional sales team by helping to identify and manage sales opportunities at regional customers, primarily focused on the eastern portion of the U.S. within the Kitchen Cabinets, Furniture, Flooring (Solid Wood), Window & Doors, Moulding & Millwork, Sawmills & Re-Manufacturing industries
- Conduct sales calls and meetings, alongside regional sales teams, with potential customers, maintaining consistent communication throughout the sales process
- Collaborate with manufacturing partners in Europe and North America to create technical offers, pricing, and concept layouts
- Promote and sell solid wood systems that help customers achieve higher output, increased yield, improved efficiency, and reduced labor needs through factory automation
- Stay informed about industry trends and competitor activities to inform sales strategies
- Provide guidance to customers on product applications, factory layout, and workflow to deliver customized solutions
- Serve as the main liaison between customers and internal departments at Stiles
- Develop tailored sales strategies for the timber processing industry and individual customers
- Monitor sales progress, provide accurate forecasting, and develop growth tactics
- Coordinate customer visits to showrooms and arrange product demonstrations as needed
Requirements :
Self-motivated with a sales-oriented attitude and proven sales aptitudeStrong understanding of commercial and residential construction industriesPrevious experience in management or territory sales for National / Key AccountsBachelor's Degree in Business, Sales, or Marketing5-7 years of field sales management experienceExcellent communication, presentation, organizational, and time management skillsExceptional negotiation skills and ability to adapt to change and advocate for customersWhat you need :
Training in Stiles' technologyCompetitive payComprehensive benefits package including health, dental, vision, and life insurance, as well as PTO and retirement optionsRegular travel required (by car and / or plane) with mileage reimbursementOffice environment with interaction with leadership and factory-floor staffEqual Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.