Position SummaryHeadquartered in Englewood Cliffs, N.J., Samsung Electronics America, Inc. (SEA), the U.S. Sales and Marketing subsidiary, is a leader in mobile technologies, consumer electronics, home appliances, enterprise solutions and networks systems. For more than four decades, Samsung has driven innovation, economic growth and workforce opportunity across the United States—investing over $100 billion and employing more than 20,000 people nationwide. By integrating our large portfolio of products, services and AI technology, we’re creating smarter, sustainable and more connected experiences that empower people to live better. SEA is a wholly owned subsidiary of Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. To learn more, visit Samsung.com. For the latest news, visit news.samsung.com/us.Role and ResponsibilitiesPosition Description: Samsung Electronics America, Inc.Position Title: Account Manager – Builder Channel, Premium & Luxury Appliances Location: Seattle, WAReports To: Director West Region, Builder SalesAccount Manager – Builder ChannelIf you have ambitions to be a part of a Best-in-Class organization, the Samsung Digital Appliance Team is the place to be. We continue to grow our market share by providing the most Innovative products on the market, and our dedication to Market Disruption makes this the destination company for the world’s top talent. From JD Powers to CES, the awards keep piling up. The dynamic culture at Samsung offers both great challenge and great reward. If you want to work among the very best talent in the industry, working on the most innovative products in the world, Samsung is the next big thing.The Account Manager – Builder Channel will oversee the implementation of our dual brand strategy for all sales programs and pricing (quote-proposal management and negotiation) with regional & national market Builder Distributors and Builders. The role is accountable for achieving or exceeding annual sales and margin objectives. The position is responsible for training & cultivating all inside distributor sales personnel and working with outside distributor sales personnel in closing new business opportunities with Single Family home builders, multi-family principals/contractors and remodeling companies. The AM has the responsibility to ensure all sales programs for all DA brands are known to distributor personnel and are leveraged to drive sales revenue and market share. This front- line role will fortify sales relationships while helping to facilitate Samsung’s “order-to-cash” process with distributor administrative management to ensure compliance and efficient execution. The AM role converts regional & national execution plans as needed into local market actions with trade customers and builders to achieve specific quarterly & annual goals and objectives.Roles and Responsibilities: Accountable for achieving current annual sales targets and margins for all DA brands while positioning the business for continued growth in future yearsEnabling distributor sales teams both inside showroom, and outside field teams to know and understand our dual brand strategy, the value proposition, performance and features of our products and servicesAlong with distributor sales personnel, review products, and programs with new builders, multi-family contacts, design centers and interior designersBD Showroom management practices; updating and developing showroom presence for all Samsung DA brandsDevelops an in-depth knowledge and expertise with regard to all new single and multi-family construction in their market, as well as being knowledgeable of local production and custom builders and interior designers within assigned marketProvide competitive market intelligence feedback to the RSD and National Sales Director/General ManagerIdentifying business opportunities for distributor salespeople and work and travel with them to develop business relationships and close contractsMaintain an up-to-date sales call plan with objectives and document all communications and committed to actions to distributor personnel and AM follow throughCoordinate with other AM’s on behalf of distributors to coordinate a multi-market builder or out-of-market business opportunity such a multi-family projectLocal support for national builder accounts as assignedParticipates in regular builder/project tracking meetings with specification representativeHas total working knowledge of all marketing support materials and how they can be best utilizedNecessary Skills / Attributes: Focus on sales productivity and growth with high percentage of time (70%) involved in selling activities and face time with trade customers. Balanced with 30% (home office) in sales administrationTracks and communicates product / forecasting needs to RSDResponsible for upgrading sales and relationship management skills set on an on-going basis, i.e., “The Challenger Sale”Business and trade customer performance conversion abilitiesBusiness negotiationExcellent and effective presentation skillsProduct training expert on home appliances and home automationManaging quote/pricing practicesExcels in multi-taskingComputer savvy – Internet, creative power point, word and excel spreadsheetsSelf-motivated with the ability to work under little supervisionMust be able to exercise independent judgement and demonstrates solid time management and organizational skillsProgressive sales leadership career (5 to 10+ years) working with the home building and remodeling industries preferably in the home appliance industryWorking knowledge of the Super Premium/Luxury segment of the appliance industry and how it integrates with the builder distributors and home building industryWorking with building material distributor’s inside and outside sales personnelKnown to be an opinion leader within high performing sales teamsHistory of exceeding challenging sales quotas and overcoming internal and trade customer obstacles and competitive actionsExperience working with local chapters of industry associations, i.e., NAHB, NKBA and ASID and consistent involvement in committee workMust become an active member of local industry associations such as NAHB, NKBA, ASID and attends all meetings and joins selective committeesParticipates in regional or national trade shows as neededBachelor's degree or equivalent industry experienceSkills and QualificationsLife @ Samsung - https://www.samsung.com/us/careers/life-at-samsung/Benefits @ Samsung - https://www.samsung.com/us/careers/benefits/#LI-SW1The salary range for this role is expected to be between $125,500 and $154,500. Actual pay will be determined considering factors such as relevant skills and experience, and comparison to other employees in the role.Regular full-time employees (salaried or hourly) have access to benefits including: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, 401(k), Employee Purchase Program, Tuition Assistance (after 6 months), Paid Time Off, Student Loan Program (after 6 months), Wellness Incentives, and many more. In addition, regular full-time employees (salaried or hourly) are eligible for MBO bonus compensation, based on company, division, and individual performance.* Please visit Samsung membership to see Privacy Policy, which defaults according to your location. You can change Country/Language at the bottom of the page. If you are European Economic Resident, please click here.At Samsung, we believe that innovation and growth are driven by an inclusive culture and a diverse workforce. 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