Technical Sales Rep - DC

ABOUT THE ROLE 

Duro-Last Roofing, the world’s largest manufacturer of prefabricated roofing systems, has an opening for a Technical Sales Representative in the Washington D.C. area. The position aims to support Duro-Last contractors and develop new relationships and opportunities in this area. The ideal candidate will have a strong sales background, preferably in the commercial building products industry, and the ability to be hands on, strong organizational skills, and manage multiple tasks while ensuring accuracy. This is a full-time, salaried based position ranging between $85,000 – 95,000 with additional bonus potential and monthly vehicle allowance.

WHAT YOU’LL ACCOMPLISH

•    Responsible for working with existing Duro-Last contractors to increase and maintain installation and specification proficiency. 
•    Provide job site training, in-house classes, and assistance to all new and experienced Duro-Last contractors, sales representatives, roofing crews, and estimators.
•    Provide field measuring help for contractors during the order and quoting process.
•    Attend pre-construction meetings, job walks, and interim inspection services throughout the territory on in-progress projects to ensure projects are going smoothly and communicate with building owners and project managers.
•    Develop and grow contractors in the assigned territory, including recruiting new contractors, to create a prospect list of up and coming new roofing contractors for the regional market.
•    Travel regionally to represent the company at trades shows and roofing association organizations to increase business through architects, roofing consultants, specifiers, corporate accounts, contractors, trade shows, and building owners.
•    Participate and develop a business, marketing, and sales plan with growth targets, specific objectives, and implementation strategies for continued growth and market share for the specific region.
•    Other duties and responsibilities may be assigned.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

•    Two-year degree, technical degree, or equivalent experience is required.
•    Previous outside sales experience with a background in roofing or construction is highly desired.
•    Commercial roofing knowledge or Duro-Last background preferred.
•    Must be organized and self-motivated.
•    Ability to travel frequently in the assigned territory.
•    Must have outstanding interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
•    Ability to work well with a diverse team

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

•    Must be adaptable to a fast-paced environment.
•    Travel required and may occasionally need to work outside normal business hours on short notice.
•    Opportunity for professional growth and development within the company.
•    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.
•    The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move objects up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move objects up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
•    You will be required to be on rooftops in this position while meeting customer needs.