Job Description:

ARDEX Americas (www.ArdexAmericas.com), is the Global industry leader in the manufacturing and development of high-performance specialty building materials.

We are immediately hiring for a SALES PROFESSIONAL, with experience of TILE AND STONE INSTALLATION SYSTEMS to develop and manage our KANSAS/MISSOURI market, with a concentration and home base location of KANSAS CITY or ST. LOUIS.

You will be a highly motivated sales and business developer, with a proven track record of developing and delivering new sales business opportunities with commercial contractors, installers, architects, and ARDEX distributor partners, through job site visits, cold calls, professional presentations and a solution driven, “customer first” approach.

Experience of the tile and stone installation industry is essential.

This is a field sales position with approximately 50% travel including occasional overnight. 

Experience and Skills:

• Minimum 5 years outside sales experience is essential
• Experience of Tile and Stone Installation Systems is essential (thin sets, sub floor preparation, cement & epoxy grouts, under tile waterproofing, commercial & residential).  Tile and stone installation experience is desirable
• Technically proficient: familiar with architectural specifications and construction design elements
• High level of energy and enthusiasm for the business. Solution-driven, professional, proactive and responsive.  Confident and engaging presentation skills
• Proficient in digital systems including CRM systems
• Self-starter – able to adapt within a fast paced and changing market
• Able to make sound business decisions, influence, be assertive and close a sale
• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal
• Valid driver’s license and a clean driving record. Must be able to travel throughout assigned territory as per advertised amounts, including some overnight
• Able to operate non power and power tools. Good mechanical and hands-on skills to meet the needs of intensive and physically demanding field support and service
• Able to lift to 70 pounds (on occasion) with a carrying capability of 55 pounds

• College degree preferred or, minimum high school diploma /GED and industry related experience
  
  

Benefits

• Industry competitive compensation (salary, bonus, commission)
• Company phone and laptop
• Car allowance
• Excellent benefits package to include
• Paid Time off (PTO)
• 11 Paid Holidays
• 401K match
• Vision, Medical (1st day of month following hire), Dental
• Wellness Initiatives, Employee Assistance Program
• Tuition Assistance program
• Discounted gym memberships
• Pet insurance & more!