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A&D Outside Sales Representative, Ann Sacks

Kohler Co. • Remote • Posted 30+ days ago

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Remote • Full-time • $65,000/yr • Mid Level

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The A&D Outside Sales Representative at Ann Sacks, a Kohler Company, is responsible for driving top-line sales through high-impact activities and interactions with trade professionals and homeowners. This role involves developing relationships, managing customer relationships in Salesforce, conducting follow-ups, engaging in strategic outreach, and delivering exceptional customer service. The position is remote and focuses on a territory or business segment to build a sustainable book of business.

Responsibilities

  • Leverage Salesforce to manage customer relationships, interactions, leads and opportunities.
  • Develop new relationships and business for Ann Sacks to meet and exceed sales goals.
  • Conduct daily follow up with customers, quotes and leads to generate and close business.
  • Engage in strategic outreach to develop and grow the client base.
  • Network with the professional trade through involvement in associations, meetings and events; including in-store events.
  • Leverage top-notch customer service and marketing skills to deliver a gracious customer experience.
  • Drive sales to meet and exceed individual and team sales plans.
  • Develop and execute marketing plans to current and potential customer base.
  • Develop repeat sales, new relationships, and future business.
  • Create a strategic sales plan and detailed tracking of customer interactions, quotes and opportunities.
  • Conduct outside sales calls, focusing on targeted top-selling and high-potential accounts.
  • Follow up on leads to generate new business.
  • Network with the professional trade through involvement in associations, meetings and events.
  • Deliver exceptional customer service.
  • Administer sales process to ensure timely and accurate completion of all sales.
  • Develop detailed knowledge of all product lines and features.
  • Participate in training activities and online learning to supplement product knowledge.
  • Complete training courses to develop and hone presentation, negotiation, and sales skills.

Qualifications

Required

  • Minimum 2 years of sales experience.
  • Strong preference for prior sales experience in interior or architectural design or luxury retail sales.
  • Excellent communication skills.
  • Ability to work independently and build business and relationships.
  • College degree or certificate in architecture or interior design preferred but not required.
  • 20% overnight travel required within assigned territory.
  • Must have reliable transportation.
  • Ability to lift up to 50 pounds (tile samples) is required.

About Kohler Co.

KOHLER is a globally recognized American company specializing in manufacturing kitchen and bath products, engines, generators, and furniture. It operates in various divisions including Kitchen & Bath, Power, Interiors, and Hospitality, offering innovative and elegant designs to a diverse customer base worldwide. The company's commitment to high-quality products, innovative design, and customer satisfaction has solidified its position as a market leader in the kitchen and bath industry.

Full Job Description

**A&D Outside Sales Representative, Ann Sacks**

_Work Mode: Remote_

**Location:** Remote - Indianapolis, IN or Kansas City, MO

**Opportunity**

At Ann Sacks, our A&D Outside Sales Representatives, are the cornerstone of our leadership in the luxury interiors industry. As the face of our brand, A&D Outside Sales Representatives inspire the industry's top designers and social media influencers to make their most important spaces more beautiful and functional.

A&D Outside Sales Representatives are responsible for driving top-line sales through high-impact activities and interactions, including meeting with trade professionals in their design studios, and making virtual presentations to support their clients' projects. By demonstrating their exceptional outreach and rapport-building ability, they are charged with building a sustainable book of business with current and potential clients within a territory or business segment.

**About Ann Sacks**

For over four decades, Ann Sacks has become synonymous with unparalleled craftsmanship and innovation in the world of tile and stone. From humble beginnings in Portland, what began as a simple venture into tiles now includes slabs, stone furniture, fireplaces, baths and home accessories. From our support office, to manufacturing and showrooms, we have a small business feel with a big footprint across North America. Our teams take pride in their work, bringing timeless design, beauty, and luxury to each product, project, and client experience.

**Specific Responsibilities**

The A&D Outside Sales Representative is responsible for driving top-line sales through the development of relationships with trade professionals and homeowners. This position is focused on the creation/development of a book of business through a focus on high impact activities and interactions with current and potential clients, within an assigned territory.

**Key duties of the position include:**

+ Leverage Salesforce to manage customer relationships, interactions, leads and opportunities to demonstrate an accurate pipeline.

+ Develop new relationships and business for Ann Sacks to meet and exceed sales goals.

+ Conduct daily follow up with customers, quotes and leads to generate and close business.

+ Engage in strategic outreach to develop and grow the client base.

+ Network with the professional trade through involvement in associations, meetings and events; including in-store events.

+ The A&D Outside Sales Representative leverages top-notch customer service and marketing skills to deliver a gracious customer experience and achieve strong results.Success in the position will be measured through the achievement of Net Order and Net Sales goals.

+ TARGETS

+ Drive sales to meet and exceed individual and team sales plans:

+ Provide high quality customer service to all clients.

+ Conduct daily follow-up on outstanding quotes

+ Develop and execute marketing plans to current and potential customer base

+ Participate in planning and execution of client events, tradeshows etc.

+ Develop repeat sales, new relationships, and future business:

+ Create a strategic sales plan and detailed tracking of customer interactions, quotes and opportunities.

+ Conduct outside sales calls, with a focus on targeted top-selling and high-potential accounts, marketing new and featured products

+ Follow up on leads to generate new business

+ Network with the professional trade through involvement in associations, meetings and events

+ Deliver exceptional customer service:

+ Provide prompt, friendly service to all clients, whether face-to-face, by phone, or email.

+ Follow up on all sales to ensure customer satisfaction and service

+ Administer sales process to ensure timely and accurate completion of all sales:

+ Process quotes and sales paperwork

+ Partner with Ann Sacks Customer Care team to track orders for customers and ensure quality service

+ Continually develop sales skills and product knowledge:

+ Develop detailed knowledge of all product lines and features

+ Participate in training activities, including product knowledge presentations and online learning, to supplement product knowledge

+ Complete training courses to continually develop and hone presentation, negotiation, and sales skills.

**Skills/Requirements**

+ Minimum 2 years of sales experience required.

+ Strong preference given to prior sales experience in interior or architectural design or luxury retail sales.

+ Excellent communication skills to connect, engage, and present to clients.

+ Skills to work independently and build business and relationships in a remote and in person capacity.

+ College degree or certificate in architecture or interior design preferred but not required. We encourage candidates with a variety of educational backgrounds to apply.

+ 20% overnight travel required within assigned territory, must have reliable transportation.

+ Ability to lift up to 50 pounds (tile samples) is required.

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**_Applicants must be authorized to work in the US without requiring sponsorship now or in the future._**

_The base salary for this position is $65,000 plus a competitive commission. The specific commission earned to a candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors. Available benefits include medical, dental, vision & 401k._

**Why Choose Kohler?**

We empower each associate to #BecomeMoreAtKohler with a competitive total rewards package to support your health and wellbeing, access to career growth and development opportunities, a diverse and inclusive workplace, and a strong culture of innovation. With more than 30,000 bold leaders across the globe, we're driving meaningful change in our mission to help people live gracious, healthy, and sustainable lives.

**About Us**

It is Kohler's policy to recruit, hire, and promote qualified applicants without regard to race, creed, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, national origin, disability or status as a protected veteran. If, as an individual with a disability, you need reasonable accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact kohlerjobs@kohler.com . Kohler Co. is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.