The Sales Service Representative is responsible for supporting our sales and marketing efforts at large national retail locations. The SSR will be covering locations in IL.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Facilitate the sale and flow of GAF products through big box home improvement retail accounts
• Educate and promote growth of roofing category (emphasis on commercial products).
• Ability to train individuals or small groups with emphasis on general product knowledge, application techniques and best practices.
• Develop and maintain close working relationships with the Retail Sales Service Manager, GAF Territory Sales Managers, big box home improvement retail management/pro desk/merchandising teams and store associates
• Implement GAF product and set integrity in stores, provide feedback on market conditions, insure proper inventory levels, maintenance of retail product categories and provide training to retail associates
• Perform other duties as assigned

LEVEL BASED COMPETENCIES: (applicable to Professional level only) Level Based Competencies are to be designated based on job level and content.

• Adaptability
• Building Strategic Working Relationships
• Technical/Professional Knowledge & Skills
• Stress Tolerance
• Decision Making
• Communication

Technical knowledge/skills (entry, intermediate, advanced)

• Intermediate proficiency using Microsoft Office Suite
• Intermediate understanding of commercial roofing and/or coatings products
• Strong knowledge of industries, process and systems

General knowledge/skills (entry, intermediate, advanced)

• Intermediate to advanced communication skills with strong customer focus
• Intermediate to advanced analytical skills
• Strong organizational and presentation skills
• Ability to multitask
• Ability to build working relationships
• Intermediate time management skills
• Advanced level negotiation skills
• Presentation skills in a small group setting

Education/Experience

• BA/BS degree
• 1 to 2 years’ experience in a sales, branch manager or customer service focused role (building materials industry a plus)
• Combination of retail sales & customer service along with an interest in becoming a Territory Sales Manager desired
• Highly motivated and have a strong desire for advancement in a roofing sales capacity

Dimensions

No of direct reports: n/a No of indirect reports: n/a Budget Responsibility: n/a Travel Requirements: 20%

We are taking a responsible approach to creating environments that allow us to do what we do best – Protect what matters most. As part of our commitment to health and safety, COVID-19 vaccines are required for all candidates and employees in this position. Proof of vaccination is required. Should you require accommodation for medical or religious needs, GAF will engage in an interactive process with you to determine if a reasonable accommodation can be provided in accordance with applicable state and federal law.  

We believe our employees are our greatest resource. We offer competitive salary, benefits, 401k, and vacation packages for all full time permanent positions. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and GAF, Hawk, SGI, and Siplast are proud to be affirmative action employers. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or Veteran status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know. If applying for positions in the U.S., must be eligible to work in the U.S. without need for employer sponsored visa (work permit).

GAF is North America’s largest roofing manufacturer with plants strategically located across the U.S. GAF is part of the largest roofing and waterproofing business in the world.