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We are excited to share that on May 22, 2024, DuPont announced plans to separate(1) into three industry-leading, independent publicly traded companies. This strategic move will create focused businesses with distinct investment profiles. We believe the proposed separations will create opportunities for all three future companies to better serve their customers and unlock long-term value for stakeholders. This process is expected to take 18-24 months from the date of announcement to complete. We are committed to supporting our employees throughout this transition and ensuring a smooth and successful separation process. We look forward to welcoming new talent who are interested in contributing to the continued success and growth of our evolving organization.
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DuPont Performance Building Solutions has an exciting and challenging opportunity for an Account Manager in the residential construction market for Southern Texas, located in the Houston, Texas area. Based on the candidate selected, the level will be managed in accordance with applicable compensation guidelines and promotional criteria.
This position primarily will focus on increasing sales and market share of DuPont Performance Building Solutions products by driving specifications at the channel and contractor level and analyzing, developing, maintaining and managing our local dealers and distributors. Emphasis will focus on defining a local distribution strategy for the residential construction markets.
Key Responsibilities:
- Direct responsibility for residential distribution, lumber dealers, builders, installers, contractors and key industry influencers.
- Collaboration with Building Knowledge Team, Pricing, Contracts and National Account Managers to properly execute.
- Representative to ensure product is in the market to turn specifications into sales.
- Develop, communicate, and execute against tactical implementation accounts plans that support the national business objectives for all strategic distributor locations in their area.
- Management of activities centering around distribution and owning the flow of DuPont Performance Building Solutions products through that channel including:
- Responsible for tracking conversions through all stages using company CRM tool
- Dealer & Contractor product and installation training
- Problem resolution and troubleshooting
- Provide input to Pricing Manager on overall territory
- Identify, negotiate, train, and manage the distributor for all new product introduction and commercialization.
- Support design & builder community with building envelope technical expertise including architectural details, code consulting, and Pre-Construction activities utilizing PBS tools.
- Responsible for project management/tracking of project opportunities with the CCM to secure specifications.
- Provide regular and consistent feedback on technical needs, new building envelope technologies, competitive solutions/systems, and strategic opportunities/partnerships for business growth.
- Become an industry ambassador within the residential community and hold leadership positions in associations such as NHBA.
Qualifications:
- BS degree required - Architecture, Construction, or similar degree preferred
- Five years successful sales experience preferred
- English speaking
- Construction industry knowledge
- Understanding of Building Science desired
- High level of business strategy and market understanding
- Advanced knowledge of SalesForce
- Ability to be a strong customer advocate
- Excellent negotiation skills
- Highly motivated and results-driven individual with excellent interpersonal skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills are required.
- High safety awareness and demonstrated personal safety engagement are required
- Ability to travel 50% of the time within and 5-10% of the time outside the local market required
The individual will own and drive the channel management strategy for the Southern part of Texas. The successful candidate should be located in or near Houston, TX.
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(1)The separation transactions are subject to satisfaction of customary conditions, including final approval by DuPont's Board of Directors, receipt of tax opinion from counsel, the filing and effectiveness of Form 10 registration statements with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, applicable regulatory approvals, and satisfactory completion of financing. For further discussion of risks, uncertainties and assumptions that could impact the achievement, expected timing and intended benefits of the separation transactions, see DuPont’s announcement.
