Territory Sales Representative

Hafele America Co

Santa Barbara, CA

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Customer Relations, Customer Support/Service, Furniture, Global Branding, Lift/Move 50 Pounds, Multilingual, Price Quotes, Product Demonstration, Record Keeping, Regional Sales, Retail, Sales, Sales Support, Spanish Language, Technical/Engineering Design, Trade Shows, Willing to Travel
LOCATION
Santa Barbara, CA
POSTED
6 days ago

Häfele America Co.: Where Innovation Meets Family

As the largest subsidiary of a privately-held, global juggernaut in LED lighting, furniture hardware, and kitchen organization, Häfele America Co. is shaping the future of living spaces. Were not just about creating products; were passionate about making life more enjoyable and accessible.

But what truly sets us apart is our ethos. We believe in fostering an environment that nurtures personal growth and fuels creativity. We pride ourselves on offering a competitive benefits package, inclusive of medical, dental, 401(k) with company match, employee discount, and other exciting perks. No wonder 41% of our employees have been with us for over ten years - once youre here, youll realize why were worth sticking around for!

Your role: Territory Sales Representative

Heres your chance to represent a global brand known for excellence and innovative, top-notch hardware to a variety of businesses. You wont just be a sales rep; youll be the face of Häfele. Were seeking a passionate product enthusiast who thrives on learning and growing. Dont worry if youre not an expert yet - well get you there! Our commitment to continuous, personalized training will ensure you stay on top of industry trends

Youll be promoting Häfele hardware to manufacturers, designers, engineers, and architects, focusing on both existing customers and developing potential new relationships.

Day to day activities as a Hafele TSR

  • Creating and maintaining a robust sales and support plan for your territory.
  • Keeping regular contact with customers, ensuring top-notch satisfaction.
  • In-person visits, where youll showcase our products and help with customer hardware decisions.
  • Preparing of price quotes and order submissions.
  • Detailed record-keeping of all customer interactions.
  • Willingness to travel for trade shows and training.
  • Regular communication with various internal teams regarding customer activities.
  • Maintenance of a home office dedicated solely to Häfele America Co.
  • Technology proficient - Comfortable with Advanced Excel skills.
  • Any other tasks that may be assigned.

Your Credentials

  • Minimum of 2 + years of related Territory sales experience (Non retail). Helpful if it is within the industry, but all will be considered.
  • A Bachelor's degree from a four-year college or university or an equivalent mix of education and experience.
  • Spanish Bilingual a plus

Physical Demands

This position involves travelling to customer locations, demonstrating products, and may require lifting up to 50 pounds. We strive to make reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities.

About the Company

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Hafele America Co

Hardware is our passion and our expertise. We manufacture and sell many of the "little invisibles" that you use every day—from LED lighting to kitchen drawer slides and cabinet hinges to sliding door hardware and consumables like sandpaper, wood glue and even some pretty fantastic moving blankets.

We primarily serve the Furniture, Cabinet, Architectural/Builders and Access Control industries as well as Hospitality and a variety of Design disciplines. Founded in 1973, we are headquartered in Archdale, NC and operate a nationwide distribution network to efficiently service our customers that includes warehouse facilities in Archdale, NC; Mechanicsburg, PA; Torrance, CA as well as satellite shipping operations near Dallas, TX and Chicago, IL.
COMPANY SIZE
1,000 to 1,499 employees
INDUSTRY
Manufacturing - Other
FOUNDED
1973
WEBSITE
https://www.hafele.com/us/en