Quartz Surfacing Manager
About the Role
Are you passionate about interior building products that customers love? We're seeking an experienced Quartz Manager to lead our hard surfacing product strategy and drive growth with our largest vendor partnership. In this dynamic role, you'll shape the future of our quartz surfacing business while working with cross-functional teams to deliver innovative solutions that exceed customer expectations.
As our Quartz Manager, you'll be the strategic voice for our quartz product line-identifying customer needs, positioning products in the market, and rallying our sales team to achieve ambitious goals. This is an opportunity to make a significant impact on our business while building strong relationships across the industry.
What You'll Do
Strategic Leadership & Product Management
- Define pricing strategy and drive sales and marketing initiatives for our quartz surfacing product line
- Develop volume and share goals by product line and branch, tracking performance to ensure success
- Manage overall product profitability and define metrics for new product launches
- Create compelling product vision and build buy-in with internal teams and key vendor partners
Market Intelligence & Innovation
Conduct market analysis by attending trade shows and visiting dealers and fabricatorsAssess competitive landscape and identify emerging trends in hard surfacingCollaborate with Residential Specialists and Commercial Spec Team to drive vendor innovationRepresent the company by visiting customers to gather feedback and insightsTraining & Enablement
Provide and manage comprehensive training for customer service and territory managersLead training programs for fabricators, including individual visits and vendor training eventsDevelop and deliver engaging presentations in person and via virtual platformsMarketing & Product Launches
Execute successful product launches in partnership with sales managers, Marketing Manager, and territory managersPlan and coordinate routine mailings, email campaigns, and customized marketing collateralEvaluate promotional plans to ensure alignment with product strategy and effective messagingPrepare sales forecasts and develop annual vendor business plansWhat You'll Bring
Required Qualifications
5+ years of proven experience in building supply salesStrong knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)Excellent written and verbal communication skillsProven ability to create and deliver effective presentationsStrong leadership skills with the ability to motivate and unite teamsOutstanding organizational and time management abilitiesDemonstrated problem-solving skills and hands-on work ethicPreferred Qualifications
Associate or Bachelor's degree in building trades, business, communication, marketing, or managementExperience in the quartz surfacing market or similar building productsTrack record of managing successful product launches throughout their lifecycleExperience developing product and marketing strategiesAbility to work effectively with cross-functional teamsStrong interpersonal skills with proven relationship-building capabilitiesWhat Makes You Successful in This Role
Strategic thinker who can prioritize activities based on business and customer impactNatural ability to delegate effectively while maintaining accountabilityQuick learner who can master new computer platforms and CRM systemsSelf-starter who's willing to roll up their sleeves to get things doneCollaborative mindset with excellent cross-functional communication skillsWhy Join Us?
This role offers the opportunity to shape the direction of a key product category while working with industry-leading vendors and a supportive sales team. You'll have the autonomy to drive strategy while making a tangible impact on our business growth and customer satisfaction.
Must pass background check and drug test.