http://jameshardie.jobs2web.com/go/Chicago-Sales-Jobs/118180/ View Chicago Sales Jobs at James Hardie Tue, 09 Feb 2010 23:02:39 GMT en-us /view/client/jameshardie/images/jameshardie-logo.gif http://jameshardie.jobs2web.com/go/Chicago-Sales-Jobs/118180/ 720 Title: Sales Manager

Job Description: "MARKETING AND SALES MANAGEMENT: The Area Sales Manager works with Sales Representatives to strategically target potential customers, to generate and grow new business and to successfully convert the target audience. With a strong knowledge of business and market sense, you will successfully manage an assigned sales territory and report on related marketing activities by conducting competitive market analysis, competitive intelligence, and other sales-related research. Additionally, you will assume a higher level of responsibility and innovation to help lead and develop a sales team and the sales team's strategies in a given geographical region. The Area Sales Manager reports to the Regional Sales Manager.

RESPONSIBILITIES:: Works collaboratively with the appropriate Regional Sales Manager (RSM) and the regional sales team to target and successfully sell to potential customers within the key target profile, leveraging key channel partners and preferred wholesalers, dealers, and installers; Selects top sales talent, manages, and leads the activities of the team and acts as a direct line manager for 4-8 Sales Representatives and as a role model to ensure the team's development and competency; Manages budget and monitors financial performance; and Partners with other Company departments to ensure that the regional sales' business objectives are met.

QUALIFICATIONS:: Superior interpersonal and written/oral communication skills with the ability to relate well and cooperate with others to effectively coordinate activities and accomplish goals; Proven success in developing new business and generating sales leads by managing a territory and selling activities; Demonstrated intermediate skills with the standard features of various personal computer word processing and spreadsheet software (Microsoft Word and Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Internet, and proprietary software); Excellent presentation skills before both small and large groups; and

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE: Bachelor's degree (in Sales and/or Marketing preferred) (Advanced degree strongly preferred). 4 or more years in sales management, leading and developing sales people. Marketing experience (preferred). Experience with market development concepts [adoption lifecycle, market development checklist, and STP (segmenting / targeting / positioning)] based on sustaining products and innovations. Experience working for a product leadership company where the focus is on value selling, not price; Experience with a start up company (preferred) Lean Six Sigma certification or equivalent experience (preferred)" Requisition Number: NS-648 Interest Category: Sales / Marketing Hourly/Salary: Salary City: Chicago State: Illinois Country: UNITED STATES Shift: Days]]> http://jameshardie.jobs2web.com/job/CHICAGO-Sales-Manager-Job-IL-60290/596560/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W_RSS http://jameshardie.jobs2web.com/job/CHICAGO-Sales-Manager-Job-IL-60290/596560/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W_RSS Title: Customer Account Representative

Job Description: "About the Position We are looking for bright, talented and motivated new graduates who are looking to start a career! As the Customer Account Representative you will report to the Customer Service Manager in our Chicago, IL. office. You will be responsible for maintaining customer relationships with the highest level of service through proactive order management, timely follow-up, a positive friendly attitude and the support of other team members in meeting department objectives. You will be required to provide support to and coordinate information provided by other functions within the Company including Sales, Transportation Management, Logistics, Credit, and Production Planning. This truly is a position where you can determine your own career success.

RESPONSIBILITIES:: Provides exceptional proactive customer service, including building and maintaining effective internal and external customer relationships; Answering telephone calls from both internal and external customers taking customer orders, providing product and delivery information, resolving customer concerns within guidelines, responding to requests for information, and coordinating information between various facets of the Company; Following up to requests for information and communication including faxes, email messages, voice mail messages, and text messaging; Working with customers to ensure order accuracy and that all orders meet company specifications; Coordinating information and information flow between customers, Logistics, Transportation, and Sales; Effectively and accurately manages customer orders of all Company products; Serve as a functional backup within customer service department.

QUALIFICATIONS:: Demonstrated ability to identify and understand issues and resolve customer inquiries and develop appropriate solutions quickly and effectively. Demonstrated intermediate skills with the standard features of various personal computer word processing and spreadsheet software (Microsoft Word and Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Internet, and other proprietary software). Superior interpersonal and oral/written communication skills with the ability to relate well and cooperate with others to effectively coordinate activities and accomplish goals. Strong attention to detail.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE: Bachelor's Degree; Minimum of 1 year in a fast paced account management, customer service, or inside sales environment. Experience with CRM application within an SAP environment (preferred).

BENEFITS:: We offer a competitive compensation plan that includes free full medical, dental and vision benefits for employees and minimal cost for family coverage; 6% dollar for dollar matching 401(k) program; Generous paid vacation and holidays; Job training and development; Life insurance; Disability Income Protection (LTD); Flexible Spending Accounts; Employee Assistance Program; Discount tickets for amusement parks, recreation sites and movies, and much more!

ABOUT THE COMPANY:: At James Hardie Building Products, we understand what it means to win. We apply our science, research, and cutting edge technology to enjoy our continued status as a world leader in fiber-cement technology leading to outstanding building material products for the residential market. Our global operations span the United States, Asia, Australia, and New Zealand. : www.jameshardie.com

DIVERSITY AT JAMES HARDIE:: We are committed to diversity at James Hardie in every form. We firmly believe that by hiring and developing people of every background and culture it will further strengthen our company and its people in striving for global leadership. Equal Opportunity Employer" Requisition Number: CUSERV-819 Interest Category: Administrative / Customer Service Hourly/Salary: Hourly City: Chicago State: Illinois Country: UNITED STATES Shift: Days]]> http://jameshardie.jobs2web.com/job/CHICAGO-Customer-Account-Representative-Job-IL-60290/720917/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W_RSS http://jameshardie.jobs2web.com/job/CHICAGO-Customer-Account-Representative-Job-IL-60290/720917/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W_RSS Title: Customer Account Representative

Job Description: "About the Position We are looking for bright, talented and motivated new graduates who are looking to start a career! As the Customer Account Representative you will report to the Customer Service Manager in our Chicago, IL. office. You will be responsible for maintaining customer relationships with the highest level of service through proactive order management, timely follow-up, a positive friendly attitude and the support of other team members in meeting department objectives. You will be required to provide support to and coordinate information provided by other functions within the Company including Sales, Transportation Management, Logistics, Credit, and Production Planning. This truly is a position where you can determine your own career success.

RESPONSIBILITIES:: Provides exceptional proactive customer service, including building and maintaining effective internal and external customer relationships; Answering telephone calls from both internal and external customers taking customer orders, providing product and delivery information, resolving customer concerns within guidelines, responding to requests for information, and coordinating information between various facets of the Company; Following up to requests for information and communication including faxes, email messages, voice mail messages, and text messaging; Working with customers to ensure order accuracy and that all orders meet company specifications; Coordinating information and information flow between customers, Logistics, Transportation, and Sales; Effectively and accurately manages customer orders of all Company products; Serve as a functional backup within customer service department.

QUALIFICATIONS:: Demonstrated ability to identify and understand issues and resolve customer inquiries and develop appropriate solutions quickly and effectively. Demonstrated intermediate skills with the standard features of various personal computer word processing and spreadsheet software (Microsoft Word and Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Internet, and other proprietary software). Superior interpersonal and oral/written communication skills with the ability to relate well and cooperate with others to effectively coordinate activities and accomplish goals. Strong attention to detail.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE: Bachelor's Degree; Minimum of 1 year in a fast paced account management, customer service, or inside sales environment. Experience with CRM application within an SAP environment (preferred).

BENEFITS:: We offer a competitive compensation plan that includes free full medical, dental and vision benefits for employees and minimal cost for family coverage; 6% dollar for dollar matching 401(k) program; Generous paid vacation and holidays; Job training and development; Life insurance; Disability Income Protection (LTD); Flexible Spending Accounts; Employee Assistance Program; Discount tickets for amusement parks, recreation sites and movies, and much more!

ABOUT THE COMPANY:: At James Hardie Building Products, we understand what it means to win. We apply our science, research, and cutting edge technology to enjoy our continued status as a world leader in fiber-cement technology leading to outstanding building material products for the residential market. Our global operations span the United States, Asia, Australia, and New Zealand. : www.jameshardie.com

DIVERSITY AT JAMES HARDIE:: We are committed to diversity at James Hardie in every form. We firmly believe that by hiring and developing people of every background and culture it will further strengthen our company and its people in striving for global leadership. Equal Opportunity Employer" Requisition Number: CUSERV-820 Interest Category: Administrative / Customer Service Hourly/Salary: Hourly City: Chicago State: Illinois Country: UNITED STATES Shift: Days]]> http://jameshardie.jobs2web.com/job/CHICAGO-Customer-Account-Representative-Job-IL-60290/720918/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W_RSS http://jameshardie.jobs2web.com/job/CHICAGO-Customer-Account-Representative-Job-IL-60290/720918/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W_RSS