Now Hiring - Sales Representative (Countertops & Flooring) in Shreveport, LA

Are you interested in joining a company that is the recipient of the Top Work Places Award, develops their employees, fosters inclusion and values diversity, has sustained unparalleled growth opening (1.7 Billion in annual revenues), and is actively hiring across the US? If so, read below.

Salary: $50,000 - $60,000 per year

Shift: 1st Shift - Mon-Fri, 8am to 5pm; and Alternate Sat

Benefits:

• Referral, Holiday, and Annual Bonuses
• Annual pay increases
• Paid Time Off
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Company-paid Short Term and Long Term disability;
• Company-paid Life Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Traditional and Roth 401(k) plans with company matching contributions
• Charitable donation matching programs
• Free, company-sponsored 1-on-1 tutoring for children/dependents of MSI employees in grades k-12, including free tutoring for SAT and ACT tests.

Summary:

The sales representative is responsible to grow and develop the sales and margins of MSI’s countertop products with fabricators and K&B’s, and the Tile product lines with the retailer/dealer networks located within an assigned geographic territory.

Responsibilities:

• Develop relationships with current customers and potential customers within a specific territory
• Assist customers by providing knowledge and training company products to their store personnel, to ensure personnel is able to present product and negotiate well with consumers
• Understand our products, our market competition, and how to position products to overcome these factors
• Manage displays, samples, and selling tools for customer availability.
• Understand retail business financials to consult with dealers on retail pricing, advertising, promotions, and ROI.
• Quote prices, discuss credit terms, and prepare sales contracts for customer orders
• Estimate date of delivery to the customer, based on knowledge of company’s delivery schedules.
• Review and analyze various sales reports to identify sales potential with current customers and potential new customers
• Utilize any and all marketing tools such as catalogs, brochures, and vendor collateral to broaden reach in territory and promote company product
• Research and analyze customer needs and demands based on market information
• Investigate and resolve customer claims/problems with deliveries, returns, and credits
• Attend trade shows throughout the year as required
• Travel 40% - 80% locally, occasionally nationally, and/or internationally.
• Perform additional duties as required and or requested.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree required
• 2+ years of experience in channel distribution sales
• 2+ years of related industry experience; in natural stone, slab, or hard flooring industries.
• Countertop, Distribution, and Building Materials Sales experience is preferred.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Bilingual in Spanish is a plus
• Strong math skills calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, percentages, area, and volume.
• Ability to determine solutions for customers.
• Must be results-oriented and able to work both independently and within a team environment.
• Intermediate computer proficiency.
• Excellent sales and negotiation skills
• Good communication and people skills
• Confidence and motivation to work toward targets
• Good organizational and time management skills
• Ability to work well alone or within a team
• Demonstrated aptitude for problem-solving
• Resilience to deal with customers who turn you down

Physical Requirements:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms, and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to sit. The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk.

The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.

About MSI:

Founded in 1975, MSI is the leading supplier of Premium Surfaces including flooring, countertops, decorative mosaics, wall tile, and hardscaping products. MSI’s product offering includes an extensive selection of granite, marble, porcelain, ceramic, quartz, glass, quartzite, and other natural stone products headquartered in Orange, California. MSI also maintains distribution centers across the United States and Canada. MSI’s product line is imported from over 36 different countries on six continents bringing the very best products to the North American Market. The company maintains an inventory of over 125 million square feet of material.

MSI is an equal opportunity employer that celebrates diversity and fosters inclusion and belonging for all employees. We provide a work environment that allows all employees to do their best work, free from all forms of discrimination. No employee or applicant will be discriminated against on the basis of race, ethnicity, age, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, citizenship status, military status, religion, disability status, or any other legally protected group. MSI provides reasonable accommodations for all employees and applicants. If you believe you require an accommodation, please speak with your recruiter or a member of our HR team.

Over the years, MSI has been the recipient of many prestigious awards including:

• Top 5 fastest growing companies - OC Business Journal
• Supplier Diversity Award - Home Depot
• #1 Flooring Distributor multiple years in a row - Floor Covering Weekly
• Top Workplaces Award winner multiple times - Top Workplaces
• MSI Founder named the Entrepreneur of the Year - Ernst and Young

Employment may be contingent on successfully passing a background check and drug screen, in accordance with applicable law.

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Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $50,000.00 - $60,000.00 per year

Supplemental pay types:

• Commission pay

Application Question(s):

• What is the best phone number and email address to reach you regarding your job application?
• Can you regularly commute to this location?
• Please list 2-3 dates and time ranges that you could do an interview.
• This role pays a Base Salary of $50,000 to $60,000 per year + Commission. What is your total desired compensation?

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:

• channel distribution sales: 1 year (Preferred)
• Natural stone, slab or hard flooring: 1 year (Required)
• outside B2B sales in the building distribution industry: 1 year (Required)

Language:

• Bilingual (English & Spanish) (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Work Location: On the road