Builder Specialist

Dal-Tile is currently seeking an exceptional **Builder Specialist** to join our TEAM The **Builder Specialist** will increase product sales within the assigned territory. Develop new business working with very large national/regional home offices of builders and design centers. Work closely with internal sales management, Sales Representatives, as well as, builders and interior designers to enhance residential sales.

**BUILDER SPECIALIST - #127 Anaheim, CA**:
Expected base pay rates for the role will be between $66,560 and $71,000 + Quarterly Incentive* per year at the commencement of employment. However, base pay if hired will be determined on an individualized basis and is only part of the compensation package, which depending on the position, may also include commission earnings, incentive compensation, discretionary bonuses, other short and long-term incentive packages, and other company sponsored benefit programs.

**IDEAL CANDIDATE WILL LIVE IN THE ORANGE COUNTY AREA**

**Primary Objective**

Increase product sales within assigned territory. Develop new business through builders and interior designers in line with Corporate objectives. Work closely with internal sales management, Sales Representatives, as well as, builders and interior designers to enhance residential sales.

**Primary Function and Scope**
- Services very large existing builders, customer and builder Design Centers, and residential interior designers by making sales calls, developing business relationships, keeping them apprised of products, and merchandising programs.
- Prospects, secures, and registers large new regional builders/custom builders and develops business relationships with new design center managers and interior designers. Review products and merchandizing programs with new builders, design centers, and interior designers.
- Communicated with all levels of team members and residential flooring contractors by providing current information regarding registered builders' products, merchandizing programs, and builder agreement parameters.
- Works with builders to specify Daltile products on their residential projects.
- Leads regular builder tracking meetings.
- Holds product knowledge seminars for builders and designers.
- Establishes a regional builder and interior designer database.
- Has a total working knowledge of all our marketing support materials and how they can best be utilized. Establishes working relationships with all builder customers, and regional or divisional purchasing agents for those builders, to ensure that you have a complete working knowledge of their business practices and protocol.
- Develops in-depth knowledge and expertise regarding all new single and multi-family construction in the region, as well as being knowledgeable of builders and interior designers within the assigned market.
- Communicates merchandising trends and competitive products to the Marketing Department. Participates in regional or national trade shows, conducts product training seminars with builders and design center staff.
- Performs other assigned duties as required.

**Experience and Knowledge Required**
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
- Working knowledge of builder operations and/or residential sales.
- Three or more years of related experience.

**Competencies**
- Excellent oral, written, listening, communication, and management skills necessary to effectively interact with team members, management, and other internal and external customers to build positive relationships.
- Business acumen and strategic thinking.
- Advanced design skills. Ability to approach unfamiliar situations and conceptualize creative and imaginative solutions with ease, using creative skills to document and sell them to clients.
- Versed on design trends and customer buying habits.
- Computer skills - MS Office, MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

**Other Pertinent Job Information**

While performing the duties of this job, the associate is regularly required to stand, use hands, and reach with hands and arms. The associate is required to walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The associate may be required to sometimes sit, climb, or balance. The associate may lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, peripheral vision, and the ability to adjust focus. While performing the duties of this job, the associate is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts. The associate is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles. The associate may be exposed to a wide range of temperatures. The noise level is usually loud. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions

We offer competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package, career opportunities, and an environment of creativity and growth. Examples include: Company Match on 401k,Employee Purchase Discount, and Tuition Reimbursement.

Mohawk Industries, In