Patcraft Account Executive - Chicago

Patcraft Account Executive - Chicago

Driven by imagination, intention and purpose, Patcraft creates high-performance flooring solutions for every market sector. For more than 75 years, we have worked alongside our customers to best understand how flooring will support the way people learn, work, heal and connect within a space. Knowing that flooring plays an integral role in the built environment, we think big and with keen attention to the trends and innovation happening in design every day. As a leading soft and hard surface commercial brand, we hold ourselves to the highest standards delivering quality products that transform space and human experience.

What's the role?

Are you ready to make an impact in the world of commercial interiors? The Patcraft team is hiring in Chicago! As a Commercial Account Executive, you'll work closely with architects, designers, business owners, and contractors to bring high-quality flooring solutions to life. This individual will cover accounts in the greater Chicago area. You'll have the ability to build relationships across multiple industries while helping to create durable, functional, and inspiring spaces. This role will have a strong focus on end use selling.

Responsibilities:

• Work with architects, designers, flooring contractors, end users, contractors, etc. to select appropriate products for their projects that fit within their design criteria, budget and time frame.
• Travel daily throughout assigned area to call on existing customers and prospect new customers to solicit business.
• Manage project from inception to completion including identifying opportunity, product selection, specification, order placement, order tracking, delivery coordination, installation oversight, punch walk/claim coordination (if necessary), and communication of maintenance program.
• Must be motivated and comfortable working and supporting a closely knit team environment.
• Must be able and competent to work with and manage customer base through CRM (Customer Relationship Management) tool such as Salesforce.com.
• Follow up on a variety of leads from sources such as Dodge & networking groups.
• Build relationships with existing and new customers by entertaining such as lunches, dinners, or special events.

Commercial Account Executives must implement the selling process in his/her area; they must have the ability to make good judgment decisions. A full understanding of the product line is essential. Furthermore, an understanding of the application that each product serves is critical. The ability to interface/communicate with a diverse group of customers in a friendly and respectable manner is a must. The ideal candidate will possess a flexible personality and be able to communicate clearly to other people, both orally and in written form. Commercial Account Executives must give presentations to architects, designers, and end-users to educate them on the flooring industry and how Patcraft can benefit them on their projects.

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma/GED required
• 3+ years sales experience required
• Must live in the greater Chicago area

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree
• Commercial interiors industry experience
• Experience calling on flooring contractors and end users

Required Competencies:

• Build Trusting Relationships
• Influence Others
• Execute Action Plan
• Adapt and Change
• Deliver Compelling Communication

Shaw benefits include:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Life insurance and disability coverage
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee assistance program
• Health savings account
• Paid Time Off
• Parental Leave
• 401K and Retirement Plans
• Product discounts for employees
• Adoption assistance
• Shaw Family Health Center (Dalton, GA, and Cartersville, GA, locations)