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Milliken & Company is a global manufacturing leaderwhose focus on materials science delivers tomorrow's breakthroughs today. Fromindustry-leading molecules to sustainable innovations, Milliken creates products thatenhance people's lives and deliver solutions for its customers and communities. Drawing on thousands of patents and a portfolio with applications across the textile, flooring, chemical and healthcare businesses, the company harnesses a shared sense of integrity and excellence to positively impact the world for generations. Discover more about Milliken's curious minds and inspired solutions at Milliken.com and on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and Twitter. POSITION TITLE Commercial Account Manager, Cincinnati and Dayton Ohio POSITION OVERVIEW Milliken Floor Covering is searching for a Commercial Account Manager in Cincinnati to cover Cincinnati and Dayton Ohio. This candidate will be required to manage all aspects of current contract sales and new account acquisitions in the territory. The ideal candidate should possess strong experience and knowledge of the contract sales process, preferably strong knowledge of the contract carpet industry, display the ability to create and grow business with flooring contractors and generate new business through the end use channel, and experience in seeking and developing annuity business with end users. This person should have evidence of strategic relationships with key decision makers in the territory and the ability to see the "big picture" by assessing, prioritizing, navigating and quickly adapting to complex situations in key projects. This person also needs to have strong listening and communication skills used to identify customer needs and encourage customers to specify and purchase Milliken flooring products. In order to strengthen key relationships and secure specifications on must win projects, this person will need to be able to work flexible hours. JOB RESPONSIBILITIES The successful candidate will meet and exceed all revenue and growth goals assigned. Develop, plan, and execute sales and marketing strategies within Cincinnati and Dayton Ohio. Develop and maintain a detailed sales strategy for each target aimed at and gain targeted market share. Establish, develop, strengthen and maintain relationships within assigned and new A&D accounts. Establish, develop, strengthen and maintain relationships at all levels of End Use/Annuity accounts. Promote the Company brand in the marketplace. Support commercial dealer channel strategies and relationships to fully maximize contracting opportunities and market coverage. Manage all aspects of day-to-day account management as the lead account manager on a two-person team. Identify winnable projects. Fill and maintain a workable pipeline. Highly involved in industry trade organizations. IASBO/IFMA, etc. QUALIFICATIONS - REQUIRED Qualification B.S./B.A. 3+ years direct sales experience or A&D background. Located in Cincinnati Ohio. Strong understanding of the flooring sales process from design to installation. Must be comfortable interacting with a wide variety of customers - from technical to non-technical. Well-developed communication and execution management skills. Must be a self-starter, experience with working from home office with limited supervision. Must possess very strong personal presence and interpersonal skills. Ability to travel up to 20%. Ability to lift and move flooring materials up to 40lbs in weight. Milliken is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical condition, including but not limited to lactation), sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression (including transgender