Territory Sales Representative at IKO in Cincinnati, OH

Territory Sales Representative Location: Ohio IKO Industries Ltd. is a market leader in the manufacturing of roofing and building materials. IKO is a Canadian owned and operated business with production facilities worldwide and has many years of unparalleled success in the roofing materials industry. Quality, integrity, and trustworthiness are the values that underlie this success, and we have built this company by hiring people who hold these values. People like you! Job Description The Territory Sales Representative (TSR) is responsible for planning and managing territory activities to achieve sales and market share growth utilizing approved sales and marketing strategy and tools while providing excellent customer service to all customers in territory. The Territory Sales Representative is responsible for sales and administration of their territory. LOCATION Territory covers: Southern Ohio - Cincinnati, Dayton and Northern Kentucky. WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU? Competitive compensation/pay package. Dental/Vision/Medical benefits. Life Insurance. Health Spending Account. Employee Support and Mental Wellness. Competitive matched retirement savings program – 401k (US) / RRSP (Canada). Be part of a long standing and stable industry leader. Company vehicle and gas card. WHEN YOU JOIN US, YOU WILL: Develop relationships and grow sales with assigned distribution customers in territory. Frequently contact roofing contractors, remodelers, builders, and architects to drive demand. Present products and programs to qualified distributors and end users. Perform product knowledge (PK) training sessions with customers. Manage territory pricing based on competitive situations. Follow up on inquiries from customers or IKO administration in a timely fashion. Manage customer accounts receivable balance and deductions. Investigate and process product quality complaints in territory. Organize and execute a business plan to meet territory sales goals and customer needs. Utilize approved sales/marketing tools within budget. OUR IDEAL CANDIDATE: 2+ years of prior sales experience in building products industry preferred. Associate degree required, bachelor’s degree preferred. Professional attitude, proactive, detail-focused and deadline oriented. Prior sales experience calling on roofing contractors, builders and/or architects and prior professional sales training preferred. Demonstrated proficiency in the use computer programs such as Microsoft Office products. Demonstrated excellent interpersonal, communication and presentation skills. Demonstrated ability to work effectively independently as well as in a team environment. Demonstrated ability to calling primarily on the end user and performing “pull through” sales techniques. WORK AUTHORIZATIONS AND TRAVEL: Must be authorized to work in the United States of America Up to 50% travel may be required. Benefits of Employment: IKO recognizes that its success is due to the strength of its employees. A primary goal of IKO is to promote individual employee's sense of accomplishment and contribution so that employees enjoy their association with IKO. The Company invests in its employees so that they are the most knowledgeable in the industry, and undertakes great efforts to nurture loyalty to, and teamwork at, IKO. We are pleased to offer competitive compensation, health care, a progressive and challenging workplace and a commitment to teamwork and integrity. Diversity and Equal Opportunity Employment: IKO Industries Ltd. is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to diversity and inclusion and are pleased to consider all qualified applicants for employment without consideration to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status or disability. IKO Industries Ltd. encourages and welcomes applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.