<h1></h1><p style="text-align:left"><span>At GAF, we cover more than buildings. We cover each other. No matter what role, tenure, or track, under this roof you are empowered to be there for your teammates, your customers, and especially your community. Under this roof, we don’t back down from hard work– we support one another in pursuit of something bigger. We define the future while leading the present. And under this roof, we own our opportunities. Becoming the market leader only happens when everyone feels they have the opportunity, and the support, to thrive. We are GAF. And under this roof, we protect what matters most.</span></p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p><b>Team Summary</b><br>Our team loves what they do and our clients love the industry knowledge, exceptional service, and genuine care provided by our Territory Managers. As a Territory Manager, you too can grow with the proven winning GAF culture that delivers industry-leading results!<br><br><b>Job Summary</b><br>Craving a new challenge? <br>GAF is seeking a high-energy sales professional with a track record of building successful relationships and closing new business. The Territory Manager –Steep Slope is responsible for the sale of the complete line of GAF residential roofing products. As Territory Manager, you will act as a liaison between GAF and our clients, making sure to keep both sides happy. We're here to help our customers build genuine relationships with their customers — the kinds of relationships that create powerful, active communities around our best-in-class brand. <br><br><b>Essential Duties</b></p><ul><li><p>Attack: Pinpoint market opportunities with contractors, distribution, lumber dealers, retail, and co-ops; with the mindset to build lasting and meaningful relationships. Expect to juggle competing priorities and client requests/deadlines on a regular basis.</p></li><li><p>Build: Own, progress, and close the sales funnel, turning potential opportunities to closed wins, through value-selling the benefits of GAF products. Overcome objections and convert hurdles into growth opportunities.</p></li><li><p>Persist: Display strong negotiating tactics by leveraging value propositions and pricing strategies.</p></li><li><p>Strategize: Compile reporting to highlight hits, misses, learning, competitive landscape, and strategic next steps; proactively identify opportunities to exceed expectations and position our clients as leaders in their space.</p></li><li><p>Consult: Influence the building materials industry; constantly networking to become a trusted advisor to existing and potential customers. Navigate when to defer to a client's request vs. when to guide a client to make better choices. Thrive on expert problem solving, determining solutions that execute favorable results. Engage and educate customers with insight and product knowledge via <span style="overflow-wrap: break-word; display: inline; text-decoration: inherit; hyphens: auto;">distributor/contractor</span> meetings. Explain complex subject matters (e.g. pricing) to any audience and tactfully communicate both good & bad news.</p></li><li><p>Stand Out: Make your presence known at customer shows, conventions, and other industry-related activities.</p></li><li><p>Impact: Be pleasant to work with and keep a positive outlook. Know how to have fun, but know how to balance it with work. Embrace and respect different personalities and work with various groups to accomplish territory sales goals. Utilize social media to gain further insight into the market i.e. industry trends, market practices, and communication with customers.</p></li><li><p>Win: Display diplomacy and a mastered ability to build immediate rapport with anyone. Close the deal.</p></li></ul><p><br><b>Qualifications Required</b></p><ul><li><p>H.S. Diploma or General Education Degree (GED) Required </p></li><li><p>The ability to have and maintain a driver’s license</p></li><li><p>3+ years of sales experience or 1+ years of experience in building materials </p></li></ul><p><br><b>General Knowledge, Skills and Abilities</b></p><ul><li><p>Ability to routinely work in a stationary position for long periods of time</p></li><li><p>Ability to routinely move about to accomplish tasks or to move from one work area to<br>another</p></li><li><p>Ability to position self to bend, pull, and reach overhead and/or below shoulder level<br>to perform filling functions,lifting, carrying, and moving of products/materials<br>occasionally</p></li><li><p>Ability to sit, stand, walk and use hands to grasp, handle or feel objects, tools, and<br>product samples routinely</p></li><li><p>Ability to ascend and descend ladders, stairs, scaffolding, and ramps occasionally</p></li><li><p>Ability to work with heights occasionally</p></li><li><p>Frequent sitting, walking, and standing; occasional climbing, stooping, kneeling,<br>crouching, crawling, and balancing</p></li><li><p>Ability to lift, carry, or otherwise move up to 50 lbs of products, materials, boxes,<br>equipment, etc. occasionally</p></li><li><p>Ability to work in outdoor conditions including high/low temperatures, inclement<br>weather, wind, dust, humidity, etc., frequently</p></li><li><p>Ability to frequently and quickly converse with and convey information to others on<br>the phone and in-person</p></li><li><p>Manual dexterity to routinely operate standard office equipment and keyboards</p></li><li><p>Visual acuity including close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the<br>ability to adjust focus routinely to view documents and computer screens, operate<br>motor vehicles, perform visual inspections, etc.</p></li><li><p>Must continuously have the ability to differentiate colors precisely</p></li><li><p>Ability to wear and work in PPE occasionally</p></li><li><p>Ability to operate a motor vehicle and travel without assistance routinely</p></li><li><p>Ability to operate motor vehicle and safely traverse/navigate job sites in a constant<br>state of alertness routinely</p></li></ul><p><br><b>Qualifications Preferred</b></p><ul><li><p> Bachelor’s Degree </p></li><li><p> Sales experience in the building material industry </p></li><li><p> Multi-channel experience selling roofing materials to distributors, contractors, lumber dealers, two step, architects, property homeowners, retail, and Co-Ops </p></li><li><p> Proficiency in Google Suite and MS Office suite </p></li><li><p> CRM/Salesforce experience strongly preferred </p></li><li><p> Ability to work independently on competing priorities </p></li><li><p> Ability to travel in assigned territory </p></li><li><p> Bilingual is a plus </p></li></ul><p><br><b>Travel Requirements:</b> Ability to travel 50%-70%, occasional weekend travel</p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p>Base salary and/or rate of pay ranges listed are exclusive of fringe benefits and potential bonuses. Individual compensation offers will be determined based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to geographic location, relevant candidate experience and skill, education, and/or qualifications.<p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p>Total Cash Compensation Range: $128,000-$176,000 (inclusive of base salary and an annualized commission target).<p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p><b><u>How We Protect What Matters Most:</u></b></p>1. We offer a wide range of health insurance options that include medical, dental, and vision for you and your family. 2. Our Family-Building benefits support the many different journeys to fertility and parenthood. 3. Our robust 401K plan includes an employer match contribution with your pre-tax and/or Roth contributions. 4. Other exciting programs and perks are available to help employees achieve work-life balance, including (but not limited to) a wellness program, free financial coaching, a referral program, and product rebates when purchased for an employee’s primary residence. 5. Professional growth and development are very important to us! We offer internal training programs and courses, as well as a generous tuition reimbursement program. 6. We're committed to fostering a culture that reflects our values to connect, empower, evolve, and inspire. We offer many opportunities for employees to connect with one another, including through our Employee Resource Groups who focus on education and allyship for all of our employees.<p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:left"><span>GAF complies with federal, state, and local disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact HR Services at 833-HR-XPERT.</span></p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p>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. We are committed to equal employment opportunity on the basis of each candidate's qualifications, experience, and merit, without regard to 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).