Sales Support Coordinator in PA by Oldcastle APG

Oldcastle APG, a CRH Company, is the leading provider of outdoor living solutions in North America with an award-winning portfolio that enables customers to Live Well Outside. Inspiring endless possibilities with enduring performance, its collection of premier building products create inviting outdoor spaces where people connect, reflect and recharge. The manufacturer’s signature brands include Belgard® and Echelon® hardscape and masonry materials; Barrette Outdoor Living® and MoistureShield® fencing, decking and railing; Sakrete® and Amerimix® packaged concrete and mortar; Techniseal® sands, jointing technologies and surface protectors; PebbleTec® pool finishes; plus popular brands of landscape and gardening materials. 
 

Job Summary

 
In this role, your objective is to be responsible for overall sales support functions including (but not limited to) supporting dealer/customer relationships, maintaining quality dealer presence, update distributor displays and P.O.P. material and orchestrating and coordinating customer appreciation events, sales events, as well as trade shows in the NY, NJ, PA tri-state area.

 
Essential Duties and Responsibilities

 
Coordinate and implement sales driven programs such as (but not limited to) “Demo Days” with vendors and re-merchandising “Grand openings”, coordinating Trade Shows
Attend home shows and provide customer service
Maintaining a working relationship with vendors and venues.
Planning event aspects, such as venue, invitations, seating, dining, and guest list.
Compile and maintain attendee lists for events and trade shows and assist with hotel bookings and attendee registrations. Assist with other trade show and marketing projects as requested by management.
Strong knowledge of venues and vendor offerings while taking clients on tours of venue possibilities. This may include traveling for site visits.
Coordinating event entertainment, including music, performers, and guest speakers.
Attentive to the value of staying under budget while planning event specifications.
Issuing invoices and collecting payments in a timely manner.
Managing and overseeing events on the day of, including problem-solving, welcoming guests, directing event set-up, communicating with staff, and organizing vendors, and managing take-down.
Communicating with marketing team (brand managers and field marketing managers) to create effective advertisements for each event.
Strong communication skills, and the ability to present event ideas and plans to client and vendors.
Responsible for supporting the Outside Sales Representatives in a designated region
Responsible for supporting the development and maintaining effective relationships with current dealers
Monitor and maintain all P.O.P. material for assigned region
Jobsite visits to gather information for Salesforce Case submittal
Sample coordination and drop off
Complete any merchandising or remerchandising efforts in any location as directed
Provide a Dealer visit summary to management after each dealer visit
 

Requirements/Education/ Experience

 
Bachelor’s Degree or related experience
Previous event planning and project management experience
Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
Proven sales support expertise
Excellent customer service oriented skills
Attention to detail
Computer literate, especially MS Office suite, order tracking software, email, etc
Valid driver’s license and current auto liability insurance
Ability to travel to meetings, events and trade shows up to 75%

 
Physical Environment

 
Lifting up to 65 pounds
Able to operate a vehicle for long periods of time
Requires sitting and standing for long periods of time
Some overnight travel required
 

What CRH Offers You

 
Highly competitive base pay
Comprehensive medical, dental and disability benefits programs
Group retirement savings program
Health and wellness programs
A diverse and inclusive culture that values opportunity for growth, development, and internal promotion

 
 
About CRH

 
CRH has a long and proud heritage. We are a collection of hundreds of family businesses, regional companies and large enterprises that together form the CRH family. CRH operates in a decentralized, diversified structure that allows you to work in a small company environment while having the career opportunities of large international organization.
 

If you’re up for a rewarding challenge, we invite you to take the first step and apply today! Once you click apply now, you will be brought to our official employment application. Please complete your online profile and it will be sent to the hiring manager. Our system allows you to view and track your status 24 hours a day. Thank you for your interest!

 
Oldcastle APG, a CRH Company, is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer.

 
EOE/Vet/Disability
 Oldcastle APG
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