Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Knauf Insulation North America manufactures sustainable insulation products for residential, commercial, industrial, marine, OEM, and metal building applications. The Territory Sales Manager will drive profitable sales growth across an assigned region by retaining and expanding accounts, developing new business, managing channel partners, and providing product guidance and training.
Responsibilities
- Grow and retain existing accounts by understanding customer needs, recommending solutions, and building long-term relationships
- Identify and pursue new business opportunities within the territory
- Analyze market trends, customer insights, and competitor activity to inform sales strategy
- Conduct joint sales calls with customers, partners, and prospects
- Deliver product demonstrations, installations, and hands-on training
- Serve as the primary liaison between customers and internal teams
- Maintain accurate customer records and complete required reporting (e.g., sales activity, expenses, service/quality)
- Support sales planning, including budgets and forecasts
- Represent the company within local industry and trade organizations
- Communicate company service guidelines and ensure customer understanding
- Develop strong product and market knowledge, including competitive offerings
- Build strategic partnerships by aligning with partners’ business goals and capabilities
- Develop and execute annual business plans with key partners, including regular performance reviews
Skills
- Bachelor's Degree in Business, Marketing or related field
- Minimum five (5) years of successful sales experience, preferably in the Building Materials industry
- Experience in the Commercial & Industrial market preferred
- Experience selling through distribution required
- Knowledge of the building and construction industry and sales principles
- Experience using ERP/CRM systems, such as Bridge or Salesforce
- Ability to develop and execute practical, results-driven sales strategies
- Strong communication, presentation and negotiation skills
- Able to build relationships, collaborate effectively, and support customers and colleagues
- Strong decision-making, follow-up, and problem-solving skills
- Able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
- Comfortable working in both industrial/manufacturing and corporate settings, as needed
- Proficient in Word, Excel and PowerPoint
- Experience in the Commercial & Industrial market preferred
Benefits
- Medical, Dental, Vision – starting on day one!
- Virtual Medical Services
- Fertility and adoption benefits
- 401(k) Retirement Plan (earn 100% matching on your first 6% contribution and fully vested day one)
- Paid parental leave
- Paid family leave
- Company provided Salary Continuance (Short-term Disability)
- Company paid life insurance
- Paid Holidays
- Vacation
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Growth opportunities are available
- This role is remote and open to candidates based in North Carolina, South Carolina, or Eastern Tennessee.
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