Sales Representative

We are currently looking for a new person to take full responsibility for Latvian market development. Join us and help create a new standard in the construction industry!

About the role:

You will be responsible for selling the full range of ROCKWOOL products across all customer segments: contractors architects designers installers distributors and DIY retailers. Youll spend approximately 60-65% of your time in Riga and surroundings and 35-40% in the rest of the country. You will report to your manager based in Vilnius Lithuania.

Who we are:

ROCKWOOL is the world leader in stone wool solutions. Founded in 1937 in Denmark we transform volcanic rock into innovative sustainable products that help people and communities thrive. Today we employ over 13000 people across 40 countries and operate 50 manufacturing facilities worldwide.

Responsibilities:

• Selling the full range of ROCKWOOL products and responsibility for the full Latvian market development;
• Building and maintaining relationships with construction/contracting companies architects designers installers as well as distribution partners retail partners and DIY stores;
• Ensuring optimal visibility and availability of ROCKWOOL products in all sales points;
• Implementing sales plans while fostering long-term relationships we value partnerships based on trust and flexibility towards our business partners;
• Actively acquiring new contractors in the Riga area (60-65% working time) and the rest of the country (35-40% working time) and building lasting cooperation with them;
• Preparing commercial offers that meet customer needs including payment terms and delivery logistics;
• Monitoring market trends and competitor activities to maintain an advantage in sales negotiations;
• Managing sales forecasting and planning to support market development objectives;
• Ensuring profitability through strategic pricing and margin optimization;
• Delivering technical guidance on product application providing technical advisory support to clients and conducting training workshops and demonstrations;
• Handling customer claims including quality issues;
• Representing the company during fairs and industry events;

Key requirements:

• Please submit your application in English;
• Higher education ideally in Civil Engineering Architecture or equivalent technical background. We also welcome applications from candidates with proven sales experience in construction even without formal technical qualifications;
• 4 years of sales experience in the construction sector with a focus on cooperation with general constructors architects as well as distributors;
• Professional fluency in Latvian (native) and English is essential for this role (both mandatory). Russian will be advantage;
• Practical knowledge of Microsoft Office applications (Excel Word);
• Ease in establishing contacts and maintaining positive relationships;
• Ability to create and present commercial offers in a clear attractive and customer-tailored manner;
• Active listening skills and understanding of customer needs;
• Independence in action and effective management of meeting schedules;
• Positive attitude towards field work and client visits in the assigned territory (the whole Latvia);
• Driving licence this is mobile work.

We offer:

• Salary level from 2800 euro gross;
• Health insurance;
• A company car.

Recruitment process:

• Applications are reviewed over a one-month period; however we assess them on an ongoing basis and provide continuous feedback;
• Telephone interview with the candidates best suited to the role;
• Online meeting via Teams;
• In - person meeting with future managers.

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