Commercial Account Manager, Sacramento and San Francisco CA

Milliken & Company is a global manufacturing leader whose focus on materials science delivers tomorrow’s breakthroughs today. From industry-leading molecules to sustainable innovations, Milliken creates products that enhance people’s lives and deliver solutions for its customers and communities. Drawing on thousands of patents and a portfolio with applications across the textile, flooring, chemical and healthcare businesses, the company harnesses a shared sense of integrity and excellence to positively impact the world for generations. Discover more about Milliken’s curious minds and inspired solutions at Milliken.com and on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and Twitter.

 

 

POSITION TITLE

Commercial Account Manager, Sacramento and San Francisco CA

 

 

POSITION OVERVIEW

Milliken Floor Covering is searching for a Commercial Account Manager near Sacramento/San Francisco to cover a territory that consists of accounts in Sacramento and San Francisco.  This candidate will be required to manage all aspects of current contract sales and new account acquisitions in the territory. The ideal candidate should possess strong experience and knowledge of the contract sales process, preferably strong knowledge of the contract carpet industry.  Candidate must display the ability to create and grow business with A&D, flooring contractors and generate new business through the end use channel.  Experience in seeking and developing annuity business with end users is highly preferable.

 

This person should have evidence of strategic relationships with key decision makers in the territory and the ability to see the “big picture” by assessing, prioritizing, navigating and quickly adapting to complex situations in key projects. This person also needs to have strong listening and communication skills used to identify customer needs and encourage customers to specify and purchase Milliken flooring products. In order to strengthen key relationships and secure specifications on must win projects, this person will need to be able to work flexible hours.

 

 

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• The successful candidate will meet and exceed all revenue and growth goals assigned.