DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESMay include, but are not limited to, the following:Quickly establish strong relationships with all existing customersCreate opportunities and take additional share within our distribution channelsEstablish heavy focus on dealer & contractor relationships to 'pull' business through to distributors (both existing & new)Analyze territory distribution needs and establish targets for additional distributionHave a full understanding of the installation of all products in order to assist distributors in training, as well as customer service needsParticipate in channel strategy for the territoryWork closely with the Marketing department to provide information and support programsOperate within expense budget parametersProvide intelligence to the Marketing departmentActively participate, as required, in inter-company teams and work groupsCreate presentations, demonstrate products, and represent the company at trade showsMaintain contact with dealers and distributors, and analyze sales statistics to determine sales potential and inventory requirements, and to monitor customers' preferencesConduct field visits to customers and sell servicesIncrease sales for the Westlake Royal Building Product brandsPrepare proposals and contractsConduct meetings, presentations, follow-ups, and proposalsEDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, AND QUALIFICATIONSBachelor's degree preferredMinimum of 3 years direct sales experience required; building product sales experience preferredExcellent negotiating skillsStrong relationship-building skillsAbility to manage several projects simultaneously, detail-oriented An enthusiastic self-starter with good interpersonal skillsRequires the consultative mindset, solution-oriented method of sellingExisting strong relationships within the dealer and/or distribution channel are a plusWorking knowledge of MS Office suite, including Teams and Outlook 365Experience with Salesforce or other deal desk systemsPHYSICAL DEMANDSWhile performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, stand, walk, use hands to touch, handle, or feel, reach with hands and arms, and talk or hear. This position will represent the following 2-Step distribution products in our Delaware, Maryland and Northern Virginia markets: PVC Trim & Mouldings (Royal, Kleer, Skytrim), Zuri Decking, Celect Siding, TruExterior Trim & Siding, Cedar Renditions, , Versetta Stone, SturdiMount.