Commercial Sales/Marketing Rep - Orlando

JOB CATEGORY: Sales/Retail/Business Development CAREER LEVEL: Manager (Manager/Supervisor of Staff) REFERENCE CODE: 1234-A Commercial Sales/Marketing Rep - Orlando INVISTA is the world's largest integrated producer and marketer of premium fibers, resins and intermediates you see in products such as apparel, carpet, bedding, airbags, seatbelts, luggage, diapers, and soft drink packaging. Our powerful portfolio of recognizable consumer brands includes LYCRA®, STAINMASTER® and COOLMAX® just to name a few. With employees located across six continents, we are committed to our customers' growth through market insights and technology innovations. You can learn more about INVISTA by visiting www.INVISTACareers.com INVISTA's Performance Surfaces & Materials business is currently seeking an experienced candidate for the position of Commercial Sales/Marketing Rep AKA Fiber Consultant. This position will be home office-based in Orlando, FL.A successful Fiber Consultant will enhance the INVISTA Commercial Marketing effort by developing and implementing a strategic business plan and working to become the sought-after resource for carpet needs within the targeted territory. Primary Responsibilities: * Serve as the Fiber Consultant for INVISTA Commercial Flooring know how to sell and market an ingredient product. * Develop and implement a strategic business plan for each major city within the territory while managing a travel and entertainment budget. This includes partnering with all members of the value chain (A&D, end users, dealers, and carpet mill reps) to drive the specification and closure for the purchase of carpets of INVISTA fibers. * Become an effective solution-provider for your customer base by understanding all facets of the contract floor covering industry within your territory. * Understand competitive offerings to support our INVISTA fiber partners and to identify opportunities for new offerings. * Conduct needs-based sales presentations that support partners and meet customer needs for small and large groups. * Network to be able to plan, organize, and coordinate Customer events within your territory. * Support the INVISTA marketing team on implementing strategies and tactics to grow share within the territory and support the overall business objectives for the commercial business. * Participate in industry associations and conferences. Requirements: * Sales skills (3-5 years of sales experience) * Preferred background in/understanding of the contract interiors industry * Preferred degree in Marketing, Business, Facilities Management* Excellent communication, organizational & presentation skills* Ability to work as a team member* Ability to work from home with limited supervision* Ability to make cold calls* Familiarity and competence in all Microsoft-based applications (including but not limited to PowerPoint, Word, Excel and Outlook). * Ability to travel within territory as well as some national travel. Up to 50% overnight. * Requires some evening and weekend appointments. Education: * A four year college degree, preferred We are an equal opportunity employer. M/F/D/VCompetitive wages and benefits packages commensurate with experience. We are an equal opportunity employer. MFDVLYCRA, STAINMASTER, ANTRON, COOLMAX, TERATHANE, CORDURA and POLYSHIELD are all registered trademarks of INVISTA.