Now Hiring - Sales Specialist in Grand Rapids, MI

Sales Professional
Architectural Openings & Access (AOA) has an opening for a professional Sales Specialist in our window division to sell the nationally recognized Marvin family of products to the residential building and remodeling community. AOA, located in Grand Rapids, Michigan, is a leading supplier of windows, doors, and hardware. The position includes in-home sales and project management.

Responsibilities:

• Set sales appointments from leads generated by advertising, showroom traffic, and past customer referrals as well as self-generated leads.
• Assess customer needs, demonstrate the products, measure the project, and provide the quote to the client.
• Gain new business opportunities through networking and referrals.
• Prospect for new business from existing customers, new home builders, and construction reports
• Provide design options to assist home-owners with meeting budget and expectations.
• Follow up on prospective clients and close the sale.
• Take sales lead from initial phone call, to in-home presentation, to order processing, and scheduling delivery or installation.
• Provide resolutions to inquiries and/or issues within 24 hours.
• Follow up with client after the installation to ensure proper expectations have been met.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:

• College degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Ideal candidate will understand the selling process thoroughly.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Be articulate, have exceptional listening skills, and understand the nuances of selling a diverse portfolio of products.
• Have a demonstrated sense of urgency to succeed and exceed customer’s expectations.
• Highly organized, attention to detail, and ability to multi-task.
• Ability to build trust, rapport, and confidence with customers.
• Construction experience and understanding of blue prints a plus.
• Proficiency with MS Excel, Word, Outlook.

Requirements:

• Valid driver’s license and clean driving record
• Sales experience -5+ years

Sales and Product training is provided. Smartphone, laptop, and product samples are provided.

If you are highly motivated, organized, always follow-up, and want to join a client-centered organization with an outstanding reputation for excellence please send your resume and cover letter to:

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $35,000.00 - $55,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

• Commission pay

Work Location: In person