At GAF, we cover more than buildings. We cover each other. No matter what role, tenure, or track, under this roof you are empowered to be there for your teammates, your customers, and especially your community. Under this roof, we don’t back down from hard work– we support one another in pursuit of something bigger. We define the future while leading the present. And under this roof, we own our opportunities. Becoming the market leader only happens when everyone feels they have the opportunity, and the support, to thrive. We are GAF. And under this roof, we protect what matters most. Team Summary Our team loves what they do and our clients love the industry knowledge, exceptional service, and genuine care provided by our Strategic Account Managers. As a Strategic Account Manager, you too can grow with the proven winning GAF culture that delivers industry-leading results! Job Summary Craving a new challenge? GAF is seeking a high-energy sales professional with a track record of building successful relationships and closing new business. The Strategic Account Manager –Steep Slope is responsible for the sale of the complete line of GAF residential roofing products. As Strategic Account Manager, you will act as a liaison between GAF and our building owners, property managers, and design/build firms to drive specifications around the sale of GAF Steep Slope products, making sure to keep both sides happy. We're here to help our customers build genuine relationships with their customers — the kinds of relationships that create powerful, active communities around our best-in-class brand. Essential Duties Teamwork: Be part of a team that connects and interacts regularly sharing ideas to help grow GAF’s share across the country. Connecting the dots with the local GAF sales and management team to be an expert in the multifamily space. Attack: Pinpoint market opportunities with national roofing contractors and help connect with the local GAF team to deliver world class service. Expect to juggle competing priorities and client requests/deadlines on a regular basis. Build: Own, progress, and close the sales funnel, turning potential opportunities to closed wins, through value-selling the benefits of GAF products. Overcome objections and convert hurdles into growth opportunities. Persist: Display strong negotiating tactics by leveraging value propositions and pricing strategies. Strategize: Compile reporting to highlight hits, misses, learning, competitive landscape, and strategic next steps; proactively identify opportunities to exceed expectations and position our clients as leaders in their space. Promote the use of GAF warranties to both owners and contractors as part of a complete specification package that will include our "preferred" products and systems Consult: Influence the building materials industry; constantly networking to become a trusted advisor to existing and potential customers. Navigate when to defer to a client's request vs. when to guide a client to make better choices. Thrive on expert problem solving, determining solutions that execute favorable results. Engage and educate customers with insight and product knowledge via distributor/contractor meetings. Explain complex subject matters (e.g. pricing) to any audience and tactfully communicate both good & bad news. Stand Out: Make your presence known at customer shows, conventions, and other industry-related activities. Develop business relationships with key contractors and distributors with the goal of gaining support for using GAF products and guarantees with their customer. Develop: business relationships with roofing contractor owners and leadership teams to drive GAF's values into each company. Impact: Be pleasant to work with and keep a positive outlook. Know how to have fun, but know how to balance it with work. Embrace and respect different personalities and work with various groups to accomplish territory sales goals. Utilize social media to gain further insight into the market i.e. industry trends, market practices, and communication with customers Win: Display diplomacy and a mastered ability to build immediate rapport with anyone. Close the deal. Qualifications Required H.S. Diploma or General Education Degree (GED) Required 7+ Years of Sales Related Experience in Building and Materials Strong Facilitation and Presentation Skills Demonstrated history of high relationship building and conflict resolution The ability to have and maintain a driver’s license Ability to travel 50%-70%, occasional weekend travel Qualifications Preferred Bachelor's Degree Understanding the changes in the roofing world, especially in national expansion and private equity. Bilingual a plus Proficiency in MS Office suite and Google Suite CRM experience strongly preferred Physical Demands Stationary Position - Frequently Move/Traverse - Frequently Transport/Lifting - Occasionally Transport/Carrying - Occasionally Exerting Force/Pushing - Occasionally Exerting Force/Pulling - Occasionally Ascend/Descend - Occasionally Balancing - Rarely Position Self/Stooping - Rarely Position Self/Kneeling - Rarely Position Self/Crouching - Rarely Position Self/Crawling - Rarely Reaching - Occasionally Handling - Occasionally Grasping - Occasionally Feeling - Occasionally Working Conditions Extreme cold - Occasionally Extreme heat - Occasionally Humid - Frequently Wet - Frequently Temperature Change - Frequently Minimum Requirements Pay Transparency Base salary and/or rate of pay ranges listed are exclusive of fringe benefits and potential bonuses. Individual compensation offers will be determined based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to geographic location, relevant candidate experience and skill, education, and/or qualifications. Annual Compensation Range: $150,000 to $250,000. The Annual Compensation Range listed includes both base salary and an estimated annualized flat commission amount based on recent territory performance. How We Protect What Matters Most: 1. We offer a wide range of health insurance options that include medical, dental, and vision for you and your family. 2. Our Family-Building benefits support the many different journeys to fertility and parenthood. 3. Our robust 401K plan includes an employer match contribution with your pre-tax and/or Roth contributions. 4. Other exciting programs and perks are available to help employees achieve work-life balance, including (but not limited to) a wellness program, free financial coaching, a referral program, and product rebates when purchased for an employee’s primary residence. 5. Professional growth and development are very important to us! We offer internal training programs and courses, as well as a generous tuition reimbursement program. 6. We're committed to fostering a culture that reflects our values to connect, empower, evolve, and inspire. We offer many opportunities for employees to connect with one another, including through our Employee Resource Groups who focus on education and allyship for all of our employees. GAF complies with federal, state, and local disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact HR Services at 833-HR-XPERT. We believe our employees are our greatest resource. We offer competitive salary, benefits, 401k, and vacation packages for all full time permanent positions. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity on the basis of each candidate's qualifications, experience, and merit, without regard to race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or Veteran status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know. If applying for positions in the U.S., must be eligible to work in the U.S. without need for employer sponsored visa (work permit). Privacy Notice Applicant Notice With 130+ years in the industry, GAF is the leading roofing manufacturer in North America. As a member of the Standard Industries family of companies, we are also part of the largest roofing and waterproofing business in the world. Our communities help give our work meaning and the products we manufacture help protect what matters most. The shingles help to shelter the families living in the homes in our towns. The TPO helps protect what is under that hospital’s roof. In addition to quality products, we make sure they are installed by quality craftsmen and women. The full GAF portfolio of solutions is supported by an extensive national network of factory-certified contractors. GAF continues to be the leader in quality and offers comprehensive warranty protection on its products and systems. Our success is driven by a commitment to empowering our people to deliver advanced quality and purposeful innovation and the desire to protect what matters most.

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