Area Sales Manager, Atlantic Canada

Rothesay, NB
Permanent
Full-time

2 days ago

Job Description: Area Sales Manager - Atlantic CanadaThe roofing and insulation division in Canada is seeking an Area Sales Manager (ASM) for Atlantic, Canada. This position will be responsible for all aspects of sales and service primarily in the building materials channel.The Area Sales Manager is responsible for executing Owens Corning's Roofing. Mineral Wool and Insulation growth strategy. Working closely with the Technical Sales Representative and other Atlantic ASMs, this individual will foster current customer growth as well as identify and pursue profitable new business opportunities within the retail dealer network and commercial channel.This position reports to Regional Sales Leader.Home Office Based: Moncton or Halifax, New BrunswickResponsibilities:

Knowing Our Customers (Driving Business Growth through deep customer knowledge and market understanding)

Continuously builds intimate insight and knowledge of the market and customers within the territory, their business, what is necessary for the customer to be successful, and the differential value that our current and future products, programs and processes deliver.
Understands what is necessary for the direct customer to be successful, generates measurable differential value from current and future products, programs and processes delivered to the customer.

Developing Territory Strategy

The ASM will provide the following insights:

An environmental analysis that includes:

Economic impacts
Market trends
Competitor intelligence and strategies
Clear needs of the customer and the customer's strategy

An analysis of the competition, which identifies competitive advantages, disadvantages and company strengths and weaknesses. (Understanding of why the customer is buying from the competition.)
An analysis of external, execution risks, their potential impact on business segment results, and the definition of a mitigation plan, which addresses the risks with, identified actions.

Execution - Delivering Results

The ASM must be a well-organized self-starter with high work standards to achieve defined sales revenue and gross margin objectives while managing OC product placement within their territory.The ASM will execute on the customer strategy, share results with others, conduct meaningful customer discovery interviews, to insure we are delivering on what the customer value most.

Delivers on the plans for all segments; optimizes for Owens Corning and the customer
Identifies and delivers differential value for OC and our customers
Develops and implements customer operating plans with a 3-year vision, as well as annual plans
Continually seeks knowledge of the competition and ensures the information is fed back into the organization in a way that can shape action.
Through partnership, ensures the customer meets their financial goals
Manages margin through strategic price, actionable cost management, and effective negotiation using accurate and reliable reporting tools
Through communication and behavior, advances our desired market role and positioning
Recommends resourcing and funding decisions that maximize value for Owens Corning.
Identifies and develops process changes to eliminate waste/increase profitability for Owens Corning and our customers
Makes the customer's strategies known and relevant outside of sales; gets others in the game with them
Establishes strong and productive high, wide and deep customer relationships
Communicates the full value that can be derived from each of our products, services, systems and solutions; individually and collectively
Ensures a safe, clean and environmentally compliant work environment and builds a culture where safety is a priority.

Job RequirementsExperience: * Experience in the roofing/building materials industry preferred.

Demonstrated ability to develop a sale from cold call through close
Operating across geographic and cultural boundaries
Ability to market, educate and sell new products and services, attracting new customers.
Solid experience delivering impactful presentations and demonstrations

Knowledge and Skills:

Demonstrated ability to develop an intimate knowledge of customers, competition, and the market.
Building science knowledge
Demonstrated ability to build strong customer relationships
Superior presentation skills

Abilities and Personal Characteristics:

Leads with a strong set of values aligned with OC values
High degree of professionalism, ethical and moral conduct
Demonstrated ability to prioritize and execute against multiple opportunities
Makes decisions with appropriate information, weighs and manages risk
Highly motivated and results driven
Asks meaningful questions with critical listening and analytical skills
Experience with market complexity multiple locations located in various markets in various provinces.
Ability to travel up to 50% of the time

Education:

Bachelor's degree in business or related field
Minimum 3 years sales experience preferred
Bi-lingual in French and English and asset

#LI-RF1#LI-REMOTE.About Owens CorningOwens Corning is a residential and commercial building products leader committed to building a sustainable future through material innovation. Our products provide durable, sustainable, energy-efficient solutions that leverage our unique capabilities and market-leading positions to help our customers win and grow. We are global in scope, human in scale with more than 25,000 employees in 31 countries dedicated to generating value for our customers and shareholders and making a difference in the communities where we work and live. Founded in 1938 and based in Toledo, Ohio, USA, Owens Corning posted 2024 sales of $11.0 billion. For more information, visit www.owenscorning.com.Owens Corning is an equal opportunity employer. Except in limited circumstances such as formal apprenticeship programs, Owens Corning does not employ anyone under the age of 18.

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