District Sales Manager - Carole Fabrics
Pittsburgh, PA
About the Job
Hunter Douglas is the world's leading manufacturer of window coverings and a major manufacturer of architectural products. We are a brand that you know and trust. With more than 100 years of innovation, we've defined our industry with proprietary products that deliver revolutionary style and functionality and can be found in millions of homes and commercial buildings globally.
As a member of the Hunter Douglas family of brands, Carole Fabrics has proudly served the interior design community for more than 60 years, making the finest soft window treatments in the industry. We take pride in our reputation for exceptional quality, our broad on-trend collection of the finest fabrics, and our devotion to personal service.
We are searching for candidates that are driven, intelligent, creative, and entrepreneurial. By offering challenging and accelerated opportunities for growth, powered by a shared hunger for success, we create a space for your career to thrive. In return for your expertise, we are committed to providing competitive and robust total compensation and benefit packages to ensure you feel valued. Our dream is to become the fastest growing, most loved, window covering company in the world. What's yours?
Position Overview
The District Sales Manager is a dedicated and results-oriented outside sales professional, focused on providing sales and support to existing and new customers. The incumbent will sell custom made, high quality window treatments and fabrics to the residential interior design trade. This position reports directly to the Vice President of Sales.
What you'll do
- Must be able to successfully manage assigned territory, balancing time between nurturing existing accounts and prospecting new ones.
- Travel within territory as necessary to grow business in underserved markets.
- Maintain and build a strong relationship with all customers, positioning yourself as a trusted and dependable resource for their business.
- Conduct product knowledge training for all customer types.
- Support regional locations of national account customers as needed with training, sales support, and identifying growth opportunities within the local markets.
- Ensure customers have current sample books, sales materials, and pricing. Develop strategies and tactics to help them be successful with the Carole programs.
- Assist customers in resolving complaints and issues.
- Stay informed of competitive activities.
- Timely completion of administrative requirements, e.g. call reports, expense reports, etc.
- Understand and adhere to all company policies and procedures, including company guidelines regarding travel and entertainment expenses.
- All other duties as assigned
Who you are
- Associates Degree
- 3+ years retail or wholesale sales experience in interior decor, home decor, furniture, or related industry. Window coverings or fabric products is a plus.
- Must have a verifiable track record in both sales and building partnerships with existing accounts.
- Extensive knowledge of and passion for the interior finishes and design trade.
- Has an assertive and proactive approach to opening new accounts.
- Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, PowerPoint
- Excellent communication skills, verbal and written, as well as strong organizational and interpersonal skills
- Must have a valid driver's license
- Must be able to travel throughout region with some overnight stays
What's in it for you?
- Annual base salary range: $50,000.00
- Commission structure
- Generous benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life, disability
- A company culture that prioritizes internal development and professional growth
- Time off with pay
- 401(k) plan with a degree of employer matching
- Paid parental leave
- Wellness programs and product discounts
- Company Vehicle
Please note, all offers presented to candidates are carefully crafted to ensure market competitiveness, equity, and reflect the individual candidate's education, experience, skills and potential.
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Hunter Douglas is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with applicable employment laws. EOE/M/F/Vet/Disabled are encouraged to apply.