Hook Hampshire, GB, RG27 9GXWhat are we looking forCosentino UK is looking for an Architecture & Designer Sales Manager to grow the Commercial Area of the business, covering the following postcodes: BH, DT, GU (part of), GY (Guernsey), JE (Jersey), PO (inc. Isle of Wight), RH, SO, SP.The Architecture & Designer Sales Manager is in charge of obtaining design specifications from an existing portfolio of Architects and Specifiers and developing new business with key project accounts in the area.Candidate should be self-sufficient, resilient with a hunter mentality, and possess a strong work ethic and flexible attitude.What you will do- Create short- and long-term sales plans to penetrate architectural and design firms, developers, corporate accounts, new property owners, and services providers to gain specifications and sales of work surfaces, flooring, interior cladding, and exterior facades.- Develop new project opportunities through personal sales efforts and professional relationships with architects, designers, building owners, and property management firms involved with new development or renovation work for existing building interiors and exteriors.- Promote organization's products in formal presentations to architects, designers, and targeted organizations.- Execute sales plans created within agreed-upon timelines from the customer or Cosentino Management.- Maintain accurate relationship, product placement & project details with updated developments within the project management database (Sales Force CRM).- Manage the sales development of Cosentino surfacing products.- Maintain a constant awareness of markets and pursue profitable opportunities focused on organizational growth.- Actively represent and promote Cosentino to the community through hosting and attending local chapter events.- Manage timely communication across all parties to ensure successful sales implementation of programs including updating sales collateral, product technical data and information, samples, mockups, and proposals.- Manage own sales budget and maintain discipline to stay within assigned sales and expense budgets on a monthly, quarterly, and annual basis.- Assist with corporate account roll-out programs on a regional basis as needed, which may require travel outside of the assigned geography.- Commit to continual learning and knowledge of Cosentino Surfacing Products, ensuring proper use and overall customer satisfaction.- Act as a facilitator and provide recommendations to senior management with key sales information as it relates to markets and regions.- Coordinate with Cosentino Account Managers, business partners, fabricators, and installation contractors to ensure successful realization of local project execution.What you need to succeedEXPERIENCEMust have at least 4-5 years of experience in a similar role.SKILLS- Must be local.- Ideally with some experience in façades.EDUCATIONIdeally a bachelor's degree.What we do offerYou will join a company:- With an international mindset and presence in 100+ countries.- With an amazing growth story, sustained by extraordinary innovation with products such as Silestone®, Dekton®, and Sensa by Cosentino®.- In which you will be able to grow your career and develop your leadership skills.About CosentinoAt COSENTINO, our purpose is to inspire People through innovative and sustainable spaces. We are the world-leading producer of architectural and decorative surfaces. Our products are designed to provide innovative and functional solutions for home and business spaces, such as kitchen and bath worktops, outdoor open spaces, facades, etc. Innovation, sustainability, functionality, and beauty describe our value proposition to the different market stakeholders and end clients. With a presence in more than 100 countries and 5 continents, our business keeps growing consistently in all geographies, as well as career opportunities for talented people like you.Cosentino is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. Cosentino is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at Cosentino are based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical, mental or sensory disability, HIV Status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, family medical history or genetic information, family or parental status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. Cosentino will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics.
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