Position: Sales Representative (Countertop)
About: MSI, founded in 1975, is a leading supplier of flooring tile, countertops, wall and backsplash tile, and hardscaping surfaces products in North America. Headquartered in Orange, California, MSI also maintains over 50 state-of-the-art showrooms and distribution centers across the U.S. and Canada. MSI’s product line includes an extensive offering of Granite, Quartz, Porcelain, Luxury Vinyl flooring, Slate, Marble, Travertine, Sandstone, Limestone, Quartzite, onyx, stacked stone, and pavers imported from over 36 countries on six continents. Over the years, MSI has been the recipient of many prestigious awards, including being recognized as a Top 5 fastest-growing company, Supplier Diversity Award from Home Depot, #1 Flooring Distributor multiple years in a row, Top Workplaces Award winner multiple times, and the MSI Founder named Entrepreneur of the Year by Ernst and Young.
Requirements: Bachelor’s Degree required; Two (2) plus years’ experience in channel distribution sales; Minimum of 2 years of related industry experience in natural stone, slab, or hard flooring industries; Minimum 2 years of outside B2B sales experience; Strong math skills to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, percentages, area, and volume; Ability to determine solutions for customers; Must be results-oriented and able to work both independently and within a team environment; Intermediate computer proficiency; Valid driver’s license; Willing to travel up to 75% of the time; Industry experience highly preferred in Countertop, Distribution, and Building Materials Sales; Excellent sales and negotiation skills; Good communication and people skills; Confidence and motivation to work toward targets; Good organizational and time management skills; Ability to work well alone or within a team; Demonstrated aptitude for problem-solving; Resilience to deal with customers who turn you down; Bilingual in Spanish a plus
Benefits: Referral, Holiday, and Annual Bonuses, Annual pay increases, Paid Time Off, Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance, Company-paid Short Term and Long Term disability, Company-paid Life Insurance, Tuition Reimbursement, Traditional and Roth 401(k) plans with company matching contributions, Charitable donation matching programs, Free, company-sponsored 1-on-1 tutoring for children/dependents of MSI employees in grades K-12, including free tutoring for SAT and ACT tests
