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Territory Sales Manager - West Job at The Arkema Group

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The Territory Sales Manager - West is responsible for execution of strategic plans developed by the Territory Manager as well as overall Sales and Marketing company objectives. Will work directly with our existing distribution accounts as well as identifying and targeting potential new distribution. Will also work with contractors and independent retail customers to drive business through distribution. Territory geography includes Northern California (Bakersfield North) and Reno NV, ideally candidate would reside in Bay Area.

Key Activities

Liaison for Marketing Team / Sales Management to identify key territory opportunities (25%)

  • Work closely with Regional Sales Manager to define target and goals
  • Provide on-going information on industry advances and product needs

Sell full product offering of Bostik Hardwood, Tile & Stone, Resilient & Surface Preparation Systems (25%)

  • Trouble shoot account problems and facilitate technical solutions for the customer

Manage & grow Bostik accounts covering assigned territory (25%)

  • Use as part of CRM (Customer Relationship Management) and daily territory management

Execute and implement the Bostik sales market plan (25%)

  • Develop and implement strategies to manage accounts, prepare timely sales reports, and provide technical needs
Qualifications and Education
  • Bachelor's degree, Business or related field preferred
  • 5+ years experience in Sales & Marketing with exposure to complex sales processes
  • Travel up to 50%
  • Strong understanding of flooring marketplace and industry applications, conduct job site product training
  • Ability to perform hands on demonstrations with flooring products, lift up to 57 pounds
  • Strong interpersonal, communication, organizational agility, and presentation skills
  • Proficient in MS Office, familiarity with Salesforce preferred
Who we are?

Arkema is a world leader in Innovative Materials for a Sustainable World with the ambition to become a pure Specialty Materials player.

We thrive as One Arkema, comprised of many businesses and brands including Bostik, ArrMaz, and more! and operating with a global reach in 55 countries with more than 21,100 employees. Each one contributes to positioning Arkema as a recognized leader of specialty chemicals and advanced materials, reporting annual sales of €9.5 billion, of which 2.9% allocated to R&D for 1,800 researchers in 17 R&D centers.

If you pursue excellence, love innovation and are inspired by challenges

we encourage you through to learn more about our values - Solidarity, Performance, Simplicity, Empowerment, and Inclusion - and how we concentrate on advances in bio-based and recyclable materials, new energies, water management, electronic solutions, lightweight materials and design, home efficiency and insulation.

Changing the world requires the right formula.

The right formula consists of our innovative and sustainable materials, and you. Join us to develop the materials of tomorrow and make a difference together.

What are you made of?

The legal information below pertains specifically to positions posted in the United States

Arkema Inc. provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Arkema Inc. complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting and hiring.

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