What are the responsibilities and job description for the Shaw Contract Account Manager - Orlando position at Shaw Industries Group, Inc.?
Job Title
Shaw Contract Account Manager - Orlando
Position Overview
Shaw Contract is a global design leader in commercial flooring for some of the world’s most creative and innovative environments. Our vast, sustainable product offerings can be found in diverse markets such as workplace, healthcare, hospitality, education and multi-family dwellings; supporting the spaces in which we work, learn, live, play and heal.
What’s the role?
Are you ready to make an impact in the world of commercial interiors? The Shaw Contract team is hiring in Orlando! As an Account Manager, you’ll work closely with architects, designers, business owners, and contractors to bring high-quality flooring solutions to life. This individual will cover accounts in Greater Orlando, you’ll also have the flexibility to build relationships across multiple industries, helping to create durable, functional, and inspiring spaces. This position will have a heavy focus on the A&D channel & education government segments.
Responsibilities:
- Work with architects, designers, flooring contractors, end users, contractors, etc. to select appropriate products for their projects that fit within their design criteria, budget and time frame.
- Travel daily throughout assigned area to call on existing customers and prospect new customers to solicit business.
- Manage project from inception to completion including identifying opportunity, product selection, specification, order placement, order tracking, delivery coordination, installation oversight, punch walk/ claim coordination (if necessary), and communication of maintenance program.
- Must be motivated and comfortable working and supporting a closely knit team environment.
- Must be able and competent to work with and manage customer base thru CRM (Customer Relationship Management) tool such as Salesforce.com
- Follow up on a variety of leads from sources such as Dodge & networking groups
- Build relationships with existing and new customers by entertaining such as lunches, dinners or special events.
Commercial Account Managers must implement the selling process in his/her area; they must have the ability to make good judgment decisions. A full understanding of the product line is essential. Furthermore, an understanding of the application that each product serves is critical. The ability to interface/communicate with a diverse group of customers in a friendly and respectable manner is a must. The ideal candidate will possess a flexible personality and be able to communicate clearly to other persons, both orally and in written form. Commercial Account Managers must give presentations to architects, designers, and end-users to educate them on the flooring industry and how Shaw Contract can benefit them on their projects.
Required Competencies:
- Build Trusting Relationships
- Influence Others
- Execute Action Plan
- Adapt and Change
- Deliver Compelling Communication
Qualifications:
High School Diploma/GED
3 years sales experience
Experience working with GPOs, GSA & Sourcewell contracts
Living in Orlando
Preferred Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree
Shaw benefits include:
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Life insurance and disability coverage
- Tuition reimbursement
- Employee assistance program
- Health savings account
- Paid Time Off
- Parental Leave
- 401K and Retirement Plans
- Product discounts for employees
- Adoption assistance
- Shaw Family Health Center (Dalton, GA, and Cartersville, GA, locations)
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Work Shift
8 Hr non-rotating shift, Hrs fall to in punch day, Observed Calendar, shift starts AM
Shaw Industries is an equal opportunity employer as to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.
