Shawgrass Territory Manager - Florida
Shawgrass
Job Description
Position Overview As a distinguished member of the Shaw Industries collective, Shawgrass stands out as a key provider in the world of artificial turf. Aligned with the globally renowned Shaw Industries, headquartered in Dalton, Georgia, we take pride in being a standalone affiliate of Berkshire Hathaway Inc. Shaw Industries, a leading flooring provider for both residential and commercial markets, delivers excellence in carpet, hardwood, laminate, tile/stone flooring, and, of course, synthetic grass.
Job Title Shawgrass Territory Manager – Florida Responsibilities Work with landscape architects, dealers, installers, distributors, contractors, and others to select appropriate products for their projects and resale that fit within their usage requirements, budget, and time frame. Travel throughout the assigned area to call on existing customers and prospect new customers to solicit business. Must be motivated and comfortable working and supporting a closely knit team environment.
Must be able and competent to work with and manage a customer base through a CRM tool such as Salesforce.com. Follow up on a variety of leads from sources such as Dodge, isquarefoot.com, and networking groups. Build relationships with existing and new customers by entertaining such as lunches, dinners or special events.
Attend regional and national conventions when required. Implement the selling process in the territory; demonstrate the ability to make good judgment decisions. Have a full understanding of the product line and the applications each product serves.
Interface and communicate with a diverse group of customers in a friendly and respectable manner. Communicate clearly to others, both orally and in written form. Deliver effective presentations to all potential customers to educate them on the turf industry and how Shawgrass can benefit them on their projects.
Qualifications High School Diploma/GED required. 3+ years of B2B sales or adjacent industry experience required. Up to 50% travel required. Must reside within the territory (Florida) required.
Preferred Qualifications Bachelor’s degree. Living in Miami, Fort Lauderdale, Palm Beach, or Jupiter. Familiar with construction and project management processes.
Knowledge of the landscape turf industry or hardscapes industry. Competencies Build Customer Satisfaction. Initiate Action.
Deliver Compelling Communication. Build Trusting Relationships. Shaw Benefits Include Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
Life insurance and disability coverage. Tuition reimbursement. Employee assistance program.
Health savings account. Paid time off. Parental leave. 401(k) and retirement plans.
Product discounts for employees. Work Shift 8‑hour non‑rotating shift. Hours fall to instant punch day, observed calendar.
Shift starts AM. Shaw Industries is an equal opportunity employer as to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. #J-18808-Ljbffr