[Remote] Account Executive - Core Commercial - Austin, Texas

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Mohawk Industries is a leading global flooring manufacturer that creates products to enhance residential and commercial spaces around the world. They are seeking an Account Executive to act as the principal selling agent within the assigned territory, responsible for achieving sales objectives through customer engagement and market analysis.ResponsibilitiesPerforms Sales Calls this includes but is not limited to: traveling to customers and potential customer’s facilities providing them with information and support; making sales presentations to prospective and present clients; calculating and quoting prices, taking orders and closing transactions; contacting prospects and explaining features and merits of products or services offered, utilizing persuasive sales and negotiation techniques; answering all questions concerning a product or service, with appropriate referrals where requiredMonitors territory performance against established objectives/guidelines and takes the appropriate action to improve performanceProvides customer service to ensure resolution of issues within marketing policies; communicates customer requirements and request support from other departments as necessary; provides product specific customer feedback (i.e. product features, quality, functionality, competition, possible sales results, etc.) to product line managers, management or customer service personnel as appropriate to assist in achieving company’s mission, vision and objectivesAssists in establishing sales objectives for the territory in conjunction with the Regional Vice President and ensures sales activities in the territory comply with established policies, procedures, and practices, using good judgment and decision-making to ensure corporate ethical and professional standards of conduct are maintained in the absence of formalized guidelinesStays abreast and informs management of industry, product, economic, and other territory changes that may impact sales and overall company business; provides timely reporting of activities in the field and special reporting to assist in the business and product planningAssists in developing a territory coverage plan, which defines the type of support and frequency of customer contact required to meet territory goalsPerforms analysis on region opportunities and develops forecast for sales by customer and product and other statistical reports as required on a timely basis; identifies additional activities, training or materials necessary to achieve specific product sales goals in key accounts and markets; responsible for identifying and continuously improving activities that can affect customer perceptionProvides recommendations for expense budgets; manages business expenses in accordance with corporate guidelines; ensures all assigned company owned equipment, vehicles, documents, materials, etc. are used, maintained, and stored as required and in accordance with company policyPerforms other duties as requiredSkillsHigh school diploma required; college degree preferred1-3 years of progressively responsible work-related experience and any combination of education and training which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the essential functions of the jobAbility to learn and maintain in-depth knowledge of the company's diverse business and product linesExcellent presentation, oral, written, and interpersonal communications skills to effectively interact and negotiate with internal and external customers and business contacts, at all organizational levels; ability to communicate with others in antagonistic situation using appropriate interpersonal styles and methods to reduce tension or conflict and maintain professionalism in accordance with corporate standardsAbility to work and communicate with diverse groups, ability to achieve results through team efforts, and ability to persuade, market, and sell new ideasAbility to gather, assemble, correlate and analyze statistical and financial data to develop solutionsAbility to interact with and track orders through mohawkNet systemAbility to travel75% - 100% domestic travel via land and/or air. May be required to lift and move up to 50lbs without lifting aidsVision requirements are comparable to that which is required to maintain a valid driver's license. 100% body movement is required to successfully perform the job, such as standing, reaching, climbing, use of all major limbs, etcCompany OverviewMohawk Industries is a flooring manufacturer that creates products to enhance residential and commercial spaces around the world. It was founded in 1878, and is headquartered in Calhoun, Georgia, USA, with a workforce of 10001+ employees. Its website is http://www.mohawkind.com/.