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, to join our OHIO VALLEY TEAM with a concentration and home base location of INDIANAPOLIS or CINCINNATI.  Territory to cover Indiana, Kentucky, Western Ohio, and Michigan.

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.

This is a field sales position with daily travel throughout the territory and some overnights.

Experience and Skills:

• Minimum 5 years outside sales experience and / or minimum 5 years knowledge of building materials industries is required.
• Knowledge of flooring installation systems is highly 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

Education:

• 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
• Approved business expenses reimbursed
• Excellent benefits package
• 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