• Responsible for driving growth of Franklins Electrics’ mining business through strategic account development, technical sales leadership, and customer relationship management. • Focus on expanding market share within existing mine sites while developing new mining opportunities. • Maintains and grows existing mining and distribution customer accounts through an appropriate level of contact. • Creates sales growth by securing business through strategic customer segments. • Develops relationships with and completes sales with assigned regional and national customer bases. • Maintains contact with existing regional and national decision makers. • Coordinates and attends regional tradeshows, state and regional shows, and territory seminars. • Inputs contacts into the CRM software to track progress.

• Serve as a primary internal contact for partner clients, supporting their daily operational needs. • Respond promptly to quote and order requests, ensuring accuracy and timely follow-up. • Provide real-time updates on order status, shipping timelines, and delivery confirmations. • Check and communicate inventory levels, lead times, and product availability. • Collaborate closely with Account Managers to support sales initiatives and client satisfaction. • Coordinate with internal departments (e.g., logistics, sales ops, finance) to resolve client issues and ensure smooth order processing. • Maintain accurate records of client interactions, quotes, and transactions in CRM systems. • Proactively identify opportunities to improve client experience and internal processes. • Assist in onboarding new clients and educating them on tools, portals, and procedures. • Support sales campaigns, promotions, and product launches as needed. • Must be able to work during USA working hours (PST)

• Identify, pursue, and develop new customer relationships in the Detroit and Maumee markets • Meet with clients, attend site visits, and represent Conti LLC at customer dinners and industry events • Serve as the primary point of contact through the full sales cycle from initial outreach through project award • Maintain organized, professional follow-up and communication—written and verbal • Build long-term relationships with owners, engineers, facility managers, and general contractors • Generate quotes and proposals for controls automation projects ranging from smaller one-off service work up to $20M+ large-scale projects • Perform material takeoffs and scope reviews using Bluebeam and Excel-based estimating templates • Read and interpret blueprints, specifications, and project documents accurately • Collaborate with the internal team to ensure estimates reflect scope, budget, and project requirements • Maintain clear paper trails and documentation throughout the estimating and proposal process

Role Description The National Manager, A&D & Commercial Sales is responsible for driving specification activity, commercial project development, revenue growth, and market share across the company's Architectural & Design (A&D) and Commercial Sales channels. This leadership role oversees a team of A&D and Commercial channel managers and is responsible for: - Coaching and performance management - Pipeline development and forecasting - Execution of strategic sales initiatives The position works closely with the National Accounts Manager and National Accounts Sales Team to support national account growth and maximize project opportunities. The ideal candidate is a hands-on sales leader with experience in specification-driven selling and commercial project development. Essential Duties and Responsibilities include: - Sales Leadership & Business Development - Develop and execute strategies to increase specification activity, commercial project opportunities, and revenue growth. - Drive sales performance and market penetration across assigned territories and target market segments. - Build and maintain relationships with architects, designers, developers, builders, general contractors, and key commercial decision-makers. - Identify new business opportunities, emerging market trends, and competitive threats. - Drive specification adoption and project opportunities for the company's quartz and porcelain surfacing products. - Collaborate with the National Accounts Manager and National Accounts Sales Team to identify and maximize national account opportunities. - Support major project pursuits and strategic growth initiatives. - Ensure alignment of sales activities with company objectives and Annual Operating Plan (AOP) goals. - Team Leadership & Development - Lead, coach, and develop a team of A&D and Commercial Sales Representatives. - Conduct regular field travel and joint sales calls to support account development, project advancement, and territory growth. - Monitor individual and team performance against established goals. - Provide ongoing coaching, mentorship, and professional development opportunities. - Conduct performance evaluations and support employee development plans. - Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, customer focus, and continuous improvement. - Recruit, onboard, and retain top-performing sales talent. - Project & Pipeline Management - Support project tracking, specification conversion, and opportunity management throughout the sales cycle. - Partner with representatives to advance projects from specification through project completion. - Maintain visibility into project pipelines and key growth opportunities. - Drive forecasting accuracy and ensure healthy pipeline development across all territories. - Utilize CRM tools to track activity, opportunities, specifications, and project progress. - Operational Excellence - Lead forecasting, pipeline reviews, and sales planning activities. - Ensure CRM compliance, reporting accuracy, and data integrity. - Support annual budgeting, territory planning, and resource allocation efforts. - Coordinate with Marketing, Operations, Customer Service, Product Management, and Credit teams to ensure customer success and operational effectiveness. - Maintain proper stewardship and utilization of company assets and resources. - Cross-Functional Collaboration - Partner with Sales Leadership, Marketing, Product Management, and Operations to support strategic growth initiatives. - Provide competitive intelligence, market insights, and customer feedback to internal stakeholders. - Represent the company at industry events, trade shows, professional organizations, and networking opportunities. - Maintain strong communication and alignment with senior leadership. - Share best practices and support collaboration across the broader sales organization. Qualifications - Minimum of 10 years of successful sales experience within commercial building products, surfacing materials, architectural products, stone, tile, flooring, cabinetry, or related industries. - Minimum of 5 years of sales leadership experience managing field-based sales representatives. - Proven success in A&D, specification, commercial, or project-driven sales environments. - Demonstrated ability to coach, develop, and motivate high-performing sales teams. - Strong understanding of commercial construction, specification selling, project management, and business development. - Experience building relationships with architects, designers, developers, builders, general contractors, and ownership groups. - Proven track record of achieving or exceeding revenue, specification, and profitability objectives. - Excellent leadership, communication, presentation, negotiation, and organizational skills. - Strong forecasting, pipeline management, and CRM proficiency. - Ability to travel extensively throughout the United States. - Must reside on the East Coast within reasonable commuting distance of a major airport. - Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Construction Management, or a related field preferred. Requirements - Experience in quartz, porcelain, natural stone, tile, surfacing materials, or other specification-driven building products. - Experience working with national account programs and large commercial project opportunities. - Knowledge of the A&D community, commercial construction process, and project specification lifecycle. - Experience leading geographically dispersed sales teams. Benefits - The anticipated total compensation range for this position is between $130,000 and $150,000, which includes a base salary and an incentive bonus opportunity. - Base compensation within this range is determined based on job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and geographic location. - Remote – Candidates must reside in MA, IL, NY/NJ, NC, or FL and live within reasonable commuting distance of a major airport. - Frequent national travel required (50–70%). Company Description Join an industry leader in premium quartz and porcelain surfacing products and play a key role in shaping the future of our A&D and Commercial Sales organization. This is an opportunity to lead a talented team, influence high-profile commercial projects, and drive strategic growth across a rapidly expanding national business.