What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lowe's Outside Sales Representative (Chicago, IL) position at MasterBrand Cabinets LLC?
Company Description
For nearly 70 years, MasterBrand has been shaping the places where people come together, enriching lives and creating meaningful memories for our customers. That, combined with our stylish products, expansive dealer and retail network, and dedicated associates, has helped make us the number one North American residential cabinet business. Our unique culture of continuous improvement is based on trusting the tools, empowering the team and moving forward, and is kept alive by our more than 14,000 associates across 20 plus manufacturing facility and offices. Visit www.masterbrand.com to learn more and join us in building great experiences together!
Job Description
Primary responsibility is to promote and grow Diamond and other MasterBrand cabinet lines in Lowe’s home improvement stores while capturing market share from existing competitors. Sales for this product will be gained through product and sales training competitive analysis and computer design program training. For strong candidates, we are willing to train in our business and product line if those skills are not already possessed. The territory for this position is in the Chicago, IL market.
Reporting Structure:
The Lowe’s Area Sales Manager reports to the territory’s Regional Sales Manager.
Accountabilities:
- Grow & maintain MasterBrand sales for Lowe’s home improvement stores in the designated territory.
- Train and become mentors for new Lowe’s in-store designers.
- Build relationships and generate sales from existing in-store designers.
- Assist designers in closing store sales.
- Manage sales visits to each store in the territory every 3-4 weeks. This requires the ability to travel frequently with some possible overnights to cover the entire territory.
- Facilitate issue resolution for unsatisfied customers.
- Receive product in new stores and existing stores – ability to lift 40 lbs.
- Other duties may be assigned at management’s discretion.
Qualifications
Required Knowledge Skills and Experience:
- Outgoing driven personality
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Strong written verbal and presentation skills
- Computer skills
- Valid driver’s license in good standing and acceptable driving record
- Kitchen design experience preferred but not required
- 20/20 software experience preferred but not required
- Experience with large home centers preferred but not required
- Sales skills and background
- Cabinet industry knowledge preferred but not required
Education Requirements:
- Bachelor’s-level degree in Business Marketing Design or a related field is highly preferred.
Additional Information
Equal Employment Opportunity
MasterBrand Cabinets LLC is an equal opportunity employer. MasterBrand Cabinets LLC’s policy is not to discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, disability/handicap status, marital status, military status, sexual orientation, genetic history or information, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local laws. MasterBrand Cabinets LLC also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is also MasterBrand Cabinets LLC’s policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.
Reasonable Accommodations
MasterBrand Cabinets LLC is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you have a disability and wish to discuss potential accommodations related to applying for employment, please contact us at [email protected].
*Actual pay will vary based on qualifications and other factors
