Select how often (in days) to receive an alert: IT What are we looking for Cosentino Bari team is looking for an Architect & Designer Sales Manager in order to grow the Commercial Area of the business. The Architect & Designer Sales Manager is in charge of obtaining design specifications from an existing portfolio of Architects and Specifiers and developing new business with key project accounts in the area. Candidate should be self-sufficient, resilient with a hunter mentality, and possess a strong work ethic and flexible attitude. The area to be covered will be from Foggia, Bari to Brindisi, Lecce. What you will do Creates short- and long-term sales plans to penetrate architectural and design firms, developers, corporate accounts, new property owners, and service providers to gain specifications and sales of work surfaces, flooring, interior cladding, and exterior facades. Develops new project opportunities through personal sales efforts and professional relationships with architects, designers, building owners, and property management firms involved with new development or renovation work for existing building interiors and exteriors. Promotes organization’s products in formal presentations to architects, designers, and targeted organizations. Executes sales plans created within agreed upon timelines from the customer or Cosentino Management. Maintains accurate relationship, product placement & project details with updated developments within project management database (Sales Force CRM). Manages the sales development of Cosentino surfacing products. Maintains a constant awareness of markets and pursues profitable opportunities focused on organizational growth. Actively represents and promotes Cosentino to the community through hosting and attendance of local chapter events. Responsible for the timely management and communication across all parties to ensure successful sales implementation of programs including updating sales collateral, product technical data and information, samples, mockups, and proposals. Manages own sales budget and maintains discipline to stay within assigned sales and expense budgets on a monthly, quarterly, and annual basis. Assists with corporate account roll out programs on a regional basis as needed, which may require travel outside of the assigned geography. Commits to continual learning and knowledge of Cosentino Surfacing Products to ensure proper use and overall customer satisfaction. Acts as a facilitator and provides recommendations to senior management with key sales information as it relates to markets and regions. Coordinates with Cosentino Account Managers, business partners, fabricators, and installation contractors to ensure successful realization of local project execution. What you need to succeed The candidate should be living in the area to cover. EXPERIENCE Must have at least 4-5 years of experience in a similar role. SKILLS ENGLISH IS A MUST. Must be local. Ideally with some experience in façades. EDUCATION Ideally bachelor’s degree. What we do offer You will be part of a great team, the team of Domenico Berardi in the Bari team, which is growing exponentially and you will work closely with another 3 Retail Sales Managers. About Cosentino At COSENTINO, our purpose is to inspire people through innovative and sustainable spaces. We are the world-leading producer of architectural and decorative surfaces. Our products provide innovative and functional solutions for home and business spaces. Innovation, sustainability, functionality, and beauty describe our value proposition to the different market stakeholders and end clients. www.cosentino.com With a presence in more than 100 countries and 5 continents, our business keeps growing consistently in all geographies. J-18808-Ljbffr