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Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

**Sr Area Sales Manager - Philadelphia**

**Job ID** 56875 **POSITION SUMMARY:**

The Sr. Area Sales Manager (ASM) in the building materials distribution sales organization more specifically our Roofing business; is responsible for all aspects of sales and service to a mixture of building materials customers in the Philadephia and surrounding markets. The ASM is accountable to achieve mutual growth and profitability objectives for our customers and Owens Corning. The person selected must establish and maintain relationships with customers to include all stakeholders in the territory. This includes one-step and two-step distribution, dealers, contractors, architects and other influencers. New and existing account development in these market segments is critical to meet our growth objectives. Product knowledge, application, building science, financial business acumen and the ability to develop industry / market knowledge and opportunity analyses are critical to the success of this role.

**JOB RESPONSIBILITIES**

**Strategy Execution Deliver Results**

* Execute annual sales plans, individual and team goals, and implement customer operating plans with a 3 year vision.

* Identify and deliver differential value for OC and our customers.

* Manage margin through strategic price, actionable cost management, and effective negotiation using accurate and reliable reporting tools.

* Advance our desired market role and positioning through by creating value for the customer.

* Recommend resourcing and funding decisions that maximize value for Owens Corning.

* Identify and develop process changes to eliminate waste/increase profitability for Owens Corning and our customers.

* Establish strong and productive customer relationships while ensuring customers meet their financial goals.

* Communicate the full value that can be derived from each of our products, services, systems and solutions, individually and collectively.

* Execute individual and team strategies, and take action to support customer strategies.

* Ensure a safe, clean and environmentally compliant work environment, and build a culture where safety is the first priority.

* Drive business growth through customer knowledge and market understanding

* Build intimate insight and knowledge of market dynamics and needs, and the competitive landscape.

* Know current and potential customers within the territory, their business, what is necessary for the customer to be successful, and the differential value that our products, programs and processes deliver.

* Understand what is necessary for the direct customer to be successful.

* Seek knowledge of the competition and ensure information is fed back into the organization in a way that can shape action.

* Communicate customers strategies and involve others in the solution.

**Develop Territory Strategy**

* Partner with the regional sales leader, peers, and support functions to develop a territory market plan that identifies long term goals and short terms needs to support those goals.

* Provide the following insights:

* An analysis that includes: economic impacts, market trends, competitor intelligence and strategies, clear needs of the customer and the customers strategy

* An analysis of competitors strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats (Understanding of why the customer is buying from the competition).

* An analysis of external and execution risks and their potential impact on business segment results, including a risk mitigation plan with identified actions.

**JOB REQUIREMENTS**

**MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:**

* Bachelors degree in business / related field or comparable experience required

* Candidate MUST live within the territory

**EXPERIENCE:**

* 3 - 5 years direct sales experience preferred

* Experience in the building materials industry preferred

**KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:**

* Demonstrated ability to develop a sale from cold call through close

* Ability to operate across geographic and cultural boundaries

* Ability to market, educate and sell new products and services; attracting new customers

* Demonstrated ability to build strong customer relationships

* Ability to overcome obstacles and challenges to drive for maximum customer-driven results

* Ability to make persuasive product presentations by understanding customers needs

* Negotiation skills

* Demonstrates leadership within teams

* Shows appreciation for and understanding of the feelings of others, aware of personal impact on others

* Works well in an autonomous culture

* Strategic, introduces creative ideas to team and leaders

* Carries self with a high degree of professionalism and poise

* Conducts self with the highest ethical and moral standards

* Position is home office based with the ability to travel overnight

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**About Owens Corning**

Owens Corning is a global building and industrial materials leader. The company's three integrated businesses are dedicated to the manufacture and advancement of a broad range of insulation, roofing and fiberglass composite materials. Leveraging the talents of 19,000 employees in 33 countries, Owens Corning provides innovative products and sustainable solutions that address energy efficiency, product safety, renewable energy, durable infrastructure, and labor productivity. These solutions provide a material difference to the company's customers and make the world a better place. Based in Toledo, Ohio, USA, the company posted 2020 sales of $7.1 billion. Founded in 1938, it has been a Fortune 500 company for 66 consecutive years. For more information, please visit .

Owens Corning is an equal opportunity employer.

***Please note:** Applications must be filled out completelyincomplete applications will not be considered. Resumes are welcome, but are not a substitute for completing the application.* **Primary location:**

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

**Shift:**

Experienced