Field Sales Representative

Description JOB SUMMARY: The Richmond, VA Field Sales Representative serves as the primary point of contact for existing and potential National Gypsum customers in a complex, and competitive market. The ideal candidate will need to reside in Virginia. Building new relationships while offering best-in-class service to established distributors, contractors, and architects who purchase, install, and specify NGC products and systems is essential to maintaining National Gypsum’s position as the industry leader in this territory. The territory sales representative will add value as a technical resource and through knowledge of our full line of products, with a consistent, visible market presence and responsiveness your customers rely upon. The candidate will drive sales through their understanding of the building materials industry, willingness to work collaboratively as part of a team, and ability to manage a diverse customer base while utilizing NGC’s full complement of tools and resources. Your capacity for communicating detailed marketplace knowledge, competitive intelligence, and business trends will play a pivotal role in balancing the company’s initiatives and broader strategies. MAJOR JOB RESPONSIBILITIES (not all inclusive): Promote NGC products to exceed assigned objectives for volume and price Establish, develop and maintain strong relationships with direct and indirect customers, i.e. dealers, contractors, builders, architect, and thereby control the sales and placement of our products Develop, implement, and adopt territory sales plans based on ongoing analysis of market conditions which assess opportunities for competitive advantage consistent with company objectives Coordinate efforts and communicate effectively with sales management, demand management, marketing, and manufacturing Identify and track all relevant job leads and product specification opportunities Investigate, evaluate, report and remedy customer service issues pertaining to complaints, credit problems, carriers, sales tools, etc., ensuring customer satisfaction consistent with NGC objectives Effectively organize, plan and manage activities both independently and in a team setting Seek and maintain any necessary professional certifications and technical knowledge Create a best in Industry value proposition as it relates to technical acumen, market knowledge, project knowledge and product representation Manage and stay within assigned budget Other duties as assigned QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor’s Degree, or equivalent work experience A minimum of five years successful field sales experience preferred and preferably in the building materials industry Valid driver’s license/driving record Personal strengths such as: Integrity and trust Strong ethics and personal values Demonstrated aptitude for problem solving and conflict management Strong interpersonal skills Superior oral communication and presentation skills Decisiveness Good judgment Highly motivated and action oriented Strong organizational skills Technically savvy Possess a strategic acumen Enthusiasm, reliability and ability to multi-task Competitive Salary, with a general salary range of $93,984.00 to $117,480.00, or higher depending on education and experience. BENEFITS INCLUDE: Competitive salary Comprehensive benefits to include: Medical Dental Vision 401(k) with employer match Retirement Account Parental Leave Fertility Services Adoption Assistance Paid Vacation Paid Holidays Tuition Reimbursement Life Insurance Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Flexible spending accounts Wellness Program with medical premium incentives And more… -COVID Vaccine Personal Choice Employer -Interested / Qualified candidates, please apply online -No phone calls or third-party recruiters, please -Employment ready applicants only COMPANY INFORMATION: National Gypsum Company, headquartered in Charlotte, NC, is the exclusive service provider of reliable, high-performance building products marketed under the Gold Bond®, ProForm® and PermaBASE® brands. The National Gypsum name – through its Gold Bond®, ProForm® and PermaBASE® product lines – has been synonymous with high-quality, innovative products, and exceptional customer service since 1925. For decades, we have saved our customers time and money by providing the industry’s best, most reliable building products, resources and services. We are Building Products for a Better Future® one project at a time. National Gypsum Company operates as a family of companies working together toward a common goal with collaboration and open communication. Our corporate entities include: NG Corporate, LLC; National Gypsum Services Company; Gold Bond Building Products, LLC; Gold Bond Canada, LLC; ProForm Finishing Products, LLC; PermaBASE Building Products, LLC; and Unifix Inc. HIRING ENTITY: NATIONAL GYPSUM SERVICES CO. The above information on this description has been designated to indicate the general nature and level of work. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of an associate assigned to this position. The company enforces a tobacco-free policy at all its locations. All National Gypsum Company and corporate affiliate companies, including: NG Corporate, LLC, National Gypsum Services Company, Gold Bond Building Products, LLC, Gold Bond Canada, LLC, ProForm Finishing Products, LLC, PermaBASE Building Products, LLC and Unifix Inc , are Equal Opportunity Employers. Please visit www.nationalgypsum.com to view all of our exciting employment opportunities. Employment contingent upon successful completion of background investigation. Pre-employment drug screening is required. All companies participate in E-Verify. E-Verify is an internet-based system that compares information from an employee’s Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification, to data from U.S. Department of Homeland Security and Social Security Administration records to confirm employment eligibility. www.dhs.gov/e-verify.