Now Hiring - Rehau - Account Manager/Outside Sales Representative

Overview
REHAU is the premium worldwide brand for polymer-based innovations and systems in construction, automotive and industry. You encounter our systems every day, without noticing them. While they may be invisible, their benefit is always tangible. More than 20,000 employees at 170 locations worldwide apply their expertise and innovative capabilities to ensure the continuous growth of our independent privately held company.

People drive REHAU. To us, fostering the development of a diverse group of employees is of central significance. We will advance your career if you are willing to perform and display a readiness to apply yourself. REHAUs Americas Region operations include manufacturing plants, distribution centers and sales offices located across North, Central and South America.

Responsibilities
Account Manager - Woodworking Surfaces - Outside Sales Representative

REHAU is seeking an ambitious and experienced Account Manager/Outside Sales Representative for our Furniture Business Division. This home office based position reports through our Grand Rapids, MI Sales Office and is responsible for growing our furniture components business throughout Minnesota, Wisconsin, Iowa, Nebraska, Oklahoma and the Dakotas.

Specific responsibilities of the Account Manager/Outside Sales Representative include:

Sell REHAU program lines including edgebanding, decorative surfaces and doors, tambour doors, hotmelt adhesives and custom profiles
Develop sales territory to include managing customer accounts and development of new business
Research the market and assess REHAUs potential in that market base
Assist in the development of the sales strategy to maximize market share
Establish and maintain working relationships, both internally and externally
Call on distributors, office furniture manufacturers and retail store fixture manufacturers for the purpose of converting them to REHAU products
Maintain customer database via Salesforce.com, including visits and opportunities.

Qualifications
Account Manager - Woodworking Surfaces - Outside Sales Representative

Bachelors Degree from an accredited college or university preferred
Three or more years of sales experience in the mill work/ woodworking/ cabinetry industry preferred
Experience with laminates or decorative surfaces preferred
Proficient in Microsoft Office programs (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Excellent organizational and time management skills
Team player who works well individually, as well as part of a team
Proven ability to set and meet sales targets
Willingness to travel up to 50 percent of the time

REHAU offers excellent benefits and salary commensurate with experience. Compensation consists of salary plus sales incentive and car allowance.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

REHAU is committed to fostering an inclusive environment that appreciates and leverages the diversity of our team. We provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, gender, physical or other disability, marital status, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.