INVISTA
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Job Location: Minneapolis, Minnesota
Job Type: Full Time
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Description
INVISTA's Performance Surfaces & Materials business is currently seeking an experienced candidate for the position of Commercial Sales/Marketing Rep AKA Fiber Consultant. This position will be home office-based in the Minneapolis, MN area. The position will cover Minnesota, Iowa, Nebraska, and North and South Dakota, with a focus on the Des Moines, Omaha, Sioux Falls and Fargo metro areas.
A successful Fiber Consultant will enhance the INVISTA Commercial Marketing effort by developing and implementing a strategic business plan, securing the Antron® fiber specification, and becoming the sought-after resource for carpet needs within the targeted territory.
Primary Responsibilities:
• Serve as the Fiber Consultant for INVISTA™ Commercial Flooring – know how to sell and market an ingredient product.
• Develop and implement a strategic business plan for each major city within the territory while managing a travel and entertainment budget. This includes partnering with all members of the value chain (A&D, end users, dealers, and carpet mill reps) to drive the specification and closure for the purchase of carpets of INVISTA™ fibers.
• Become an effective solution-provider for your customer base by understanding all facets of the contract floor covering industry within your territory.
• Understand competitive offerings to support our INVISTA™ fiber partners and to identify opportunities for new offerings.
• Conduct needs-based sales presentations that support partners and meet customer needs for small and large groups.
• Network to be able to plan, organize, and coordinate Customer events within your territory.
• Support the INVISTA™ marketing team on implementing strategies and tactics to grow share within the territory and support the overall business objectives for the commercial business.
• Participate in industry associations and conferences.
Requirements:
• Sales skills (3-5 years of sales experience)
• Preferred background in/understanding of the contract interiors industry
• Preferred degree in Marketing, Business, Facilities Management
• Excellent communication, organizational & presentation skills
• Ability to work as a team member
• Ability to work from home with limited supervision
• Ability to make cold calls
• Familiarity and competence in all Microsoft-based applications (including but not limited to PowerPoint, Word, Excel and Outlook).
• Ability to travel within territory as well as some national travel. Up to 50% overnight.
• Requires some evening and weekend appointments.
Education:
• A four year college degree, preferred
HOW TO APPLY:
Company Description:
INVISTA is one of the world’s largest integrated producers of polymers and fibers, primarily for nylon, spandex and polyester applications. The company delivers exceptional value for customers through market insight, innovative products, and a powerful portfolio of some of the most recognized trademarks in industries in which it operates.
INVISTA’s leading trademarks include LYCRA® fiber, STAINMASTER® carpet, ANTRON® carpet fiber and COOLMAX® fabric, among others. INVISTA's innovations continue to produce valuable product offerings for customers while driving the company’s strength and growth.
Compensation/Benefits:
Competitive wages and benefits packages commensurate with experience.
We are an equal opportunity employer. M/F/D/V
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