Broan-NuTone · 1 week ago
Trade Representative
United States
Full-time
Remote
Entry, Mid Level
1+ years expBroan-NuTone is a leader in the residential ventilation industry in North America, dedicated to improving lives through better air. The Trade Representative will drive the strategic growth of the Best brand by building relationships with key influencers in the luxury kitchen market and collaborating with various teams to enhance brand presence and market share.
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Hiring Manager
Jill DePue
Responsibilities
Develop and maintain relationships with key influencers in the design and building community, including interior designers, kitchen specialists, architects, and builders
Identify and support strategic kitchen studios and showrooms to drive Best product specifications
Coordinate joint sales calls with dealer sales teams to strengthen trade engagement
Conduct product presentations, CEU classes, and training sessions to showcase Best’s design, performance, and customization options
Represent Best at trade shows, design expos, and industry events (ASID, AIA, NKBA, NAHB, NARI) to build brand awareness and loyalty
Host trade meetings and events in Best showrooms and partner locations
Monitor design trends and competitive programs to inform product positioning and innovation strategies
Gather feedback from the field to enhance go-to-market plans and improve brand performance
Maintain Salesforce CRM to capture and track trade leads and project opportunities
Partner with Marketing to execute promotional campaigns, co-branded events, and showroom merchandising initiatives
Engage with designers and influencers on social media to grow Best’s presence and respond to feedback
Qualification
Required
Proven experience in trade-focused sales or business development within luxury appliances, kitchen design, or related industries
Strong network within the design/build community and ability to influence specifications
Excellent presentation, communication, and relationship-building skills
Ability to travel regionally for trade events, showroom visits, and client meetings
Proficiency in CRM tools (Salesforce preferred) and Microsoft Office Suite
Bachelor's degree, preferably in Business or equivalent experience
1 to 3 years of previous experience in a field sales role – preferably in an appliance or building products
Excellent people skills; effective communicator with strong written and verbal skills
Strong administrative skills (i.e., salesforce.com, excel, word, power-point, mapping software)
Demonstrated strong problem solving and analytical skills
Have and maintain a valid issued driver's license
Strong business acumen and proven experience calling on Customers using a consultative and goal-oriented sales approach
Have an entrepreneurial owner's mindset by being a self-starter and having a strong work ethic, love of sales, and the drive to get out in the field and support existing business and/or pursue new business daily
Highly motivated, disciplined, organized and detail oriented that fosters an understanding of and adherence to sales processes and policies
Ability to spend 90% of daily activity in the field – this includes required job-site visits
Ability to travel overnight up to 25% of the time to visit customers and Broan – NuTone events
Ability to work remotely, with much of your time in the field
Ability to lift to 50 lbs. occasionally with or without accommodation
Benefits
Health, dental and vision insurance
Company paid life insurance
Disability insurance
Retirement plans
Paid time off
Wellness program
Education assistance
Parental leave
Employee assistance programs
Company
Broan-NuTone
As the foremost provider of fresh air solutions in North America, Broan-NuTone® firmly believes that better quality of air means a better quality of life.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageRecent News
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Google Patent
2025-02-17
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