Account Executive

Our client is a highly respected manufacturer who is looking for a Regional Account Executive within the Upper Midwest Territory U.S.

• Develop and grow traditional and non‑traditional customer base
• Schedule sales calls and promote products to all customers in assigned territory. Visit customers to demonstrate new and current products, show samples and write orders
• Quote pricing, prepare proposals and provide information to customers regarding terms, sales, and availability of product including stocked warehouse products
• Provide product training on new and existing products to customers and others support staff
• Work closely with customers to plan and support weekend events including product demos, cooking and product merchandising
• Work closely with customers in assisting them with showroom product merchandising, POP set up and fulfillment
• Assist and participate in national, regional and local promotions for Napoleon including trade and consumer shows, where applicable
• Present and book business through monthly specials and early buy programs
• Prepare monthly sales report detailing sales, activities, significant events, competition etc

• Must have High School Diploma, preference given to those who have post‑secondary education
• Must have previous experience supporting and growing product sales in a defined sales territory within the specialty retail environment, as well as the builder channel
• Previous experience in the building products trade is considered an asset
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Outlook), Social Media applications (Facebook, Twitter, Youtube)