Now Hiring - Sales Support Specialist in Chicago Ridge, IL

Job Description

For 90 years, Hohmann & Barnard, Inc., has pioneered innovative solutions for the masonry industry. As a global leader in manufacturing construction materials for the building envelope, we offer anchors and reinforcement, moisture protection, thermal performance, wall estimating software, and air barrier systems for commercial and residential masonry markets.

We are part of Marmon Holdings, Inc., a Berkshire Hathaway Company, that comprises more than 100 autonomous manufacturing and service businesses serving diverse industries and markets worldwide. Marmon businesses operate more than 400 manufacturing, distribution, and service facilities, and employ more than 20,000 people globally.

Summary
This role will represent our company, with a comprehensive understanding of our product offering. You will maximize the sales performance by establishing strong relationships and gaining insight to the needs of the customer. You will work directly with the District Sales Managers to maintain and grow the business within a specific territory/territories. Generate leads and commit to customer service with key accounts. You will perform incisive market and competitive research to help aid the District Sales Managers in adjusting our sales techniques based on interactions and results in the field.

Meet weekly, monthly and annually to coordinate sales efforts between the Sales Support Team and the District Sales Managers.

The ideal candidate would live in the Western region of the US, preferably near our locations in West Valley City, UT or Fort Worth, TX.

Job Responsibilities & Requirements
Essential Functions:

• Qualify, develop and maintain thorough Sales Quote Tracking.
• Answer inbound phone calls to help drive sales.
• Work with the Account Executive team to design industry-specific outbound efforts including making outbound phone calls to help drive sales.
• Generate Sales Quotes for specific projects within a specific territory/territories.
• Follow up on all Sales Quotes with detailed information that will help the District Sales Managers close the sale.
• Follow up on all Sales Orders, including updating customers of ship dates / delays / etc.
• Work with the District Sales Managers to design industry-specific outbound efforts for their particular region.
• May include occasional travel with District Sales Team.
• Responsible for maintaining and growing sales within specific region.
• Performs other related duties as assigned by management.

Skills & Abilities:

• Associates degree preferred or equivalent sales experience
• Proficient computer skills with working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Outlook, Excel and PowerPoint) as well as possess the ability to be trained in company specific software
• Technical Mindset
• Ability to read project specifications
• Good communication skills required
• Friendly and professional demeanor
• Ability to adapt quickly and work well in a fast-paced environment
• The ability to call, connect and interact with potential customers, architects and engineers
• Excellent attention to details
• Ability to multitask, stay organized and set priorities
• Attendance during regular work hours and overtime required.

Following receipt of a conditional offer of employment, candidates will be required to complete additional job-related screening processes as permitted or required by applicable law.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all applicants will be considered for employment without attention to their membership in any protected class. If you require any reasonable accommodation to complete your application or any part of the recruiting process, please email your request to [please apply online], and please be sure to include the title and the location of the position for which you are applying.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Profit sharing
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person