Architect & Design Sales Manager South of Cologne

What are we looking for

At Cosentino (www.cosentino.com) we are looking for an Architect & Design Sales Manager located in Dusseldorf who will have the opportunity to work in a multinational environment, in full expansion, surrounded by numerous challenging projects that you can be part of.

As an Architect & Designer Sales Manager (ADSM) you will be responsible for developing, managing, and growing Cosentino’s product awareness, acceptance and sales to the contract design & commercial segments for both interior and exterior applications.

You will actively identify, pursue, and increase sales and brand loyalty by calling on architects, designers, fabricators, developers and related contractors while coordinating and collaborating with other members of the Cosentino Sales Team.

What you will do

Sales :

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

Execute sales plans created within agreed upon timelines from the customer or Cosentino Management

Manage own sales budget and maintains discipline to stay within assigned sales and expense budgets on a monthly, quarterly and annual basis.

Business Development

Promote organization’s products in formal presentations to architects, designers and targeted organizations

Actively represent and promote Cosentino to the community through hosting and attendance of local chapter events for ASID, IIDA & AIA along with other targeted associations

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

Account Management :

Maintain accurate relationship, product placement & project details with updated developments within project management database (SalesForce CRM)

Timely manage and communicate across all parties to ensure successful sales implementation of programs including updating sales collateral, product technical data and information, samples, mockups and proposals.

Business Intelligence :

Commit to continual learning and knowledge of Cosentino Surfacing Products, the proper application and specification requirements along with fabrication and installation process to ensure proper use and overall customer satisfaction.

Act as a facilitator and provides recommendations to senior management with key sales information as it relates to markets and regions.

What you need to succeed

Professional Experience

4+ years of building materials / construction / commercial projects sales experience

2+ years of proven capacity to interact with multiple levels within all faces with commercial industry projects

1+ year of business development

Knowledge

Building materials experience

Stone fabrication or distribution experience

Academical Background

High School / GED

What we do offer

Team Leader, Sr. Sales Rep, Analyst

About Cosentino

At 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 either home and business spaces, such as Kitchen and Baths worktops, outdoor open spaces, facades, etc.

Innovation, sustainability, functionality, and beauty describe our value proposition to the different market stakeholders and end Clients.

www.cosentino.com With a presence in more than 100 Countries and 5 continents, our business keeps growing consistently in all the geographies.

as well as career opportunities for Talented people like you.

Cosentino is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action 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.