Commercial Sales/Marketing Rep - End User

JOB CATEGORY: Sales/Retail/Business Development CAREER LEVEL: Experienced (Non-Manager) REFERENCE CODE: 1065 Commercial Sales/Marketing Rep - End User 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-based in Philadelphia area. A successful Commercial Sales/Marketing Representative 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 Commercial Sales/Marketing Representative for INVISTA Commercial Flooring & know how to sell, specify, and market an ingredient product. Develop and implement a strategic business plan for Los Angeles while managing a travel and entertainment budget.This includes partnering with strategic members of the value chain & primarily Carpet Mill reps, End-Users, and Dealers to drive the specification and closure for the purchase of carpets of INVISTA fibers in all of the segments. Effectively communicate strategies and teamwork with the other Fiber Consultant in Philadelphia. 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 independent sales experience in the Commercial Interiors field) Preferred degree in Facilities Management, Marketing, and Business Preferred background in/understanding of the contract interiors industry Motivated by networking and being resourceful to discover business opportunities Experience in relationship-selling, making cold calls, and the ability to close the sale Excellent communication, organizational & presentation skills Ability to work as a team member Ability to work from home with limited supervision Familiarity and competence in all Microsoft-based applications (including but not limited to PowerPoint, Word, Excel and Outlook). Ability to travel within territory and some national travel several times per year. Requires some evening and weekend appointments to participate in trade organizations. 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.