InSinkErator Builder Lead

Requisition ID: 70735 \n\nAbout Whirlpool Corporation\n\nWhirlpool Corporation (NYSE: WHR) is a leading home appliance company, in constant pursuit of improving life at home. As the only major U.S.-based manufacturer of kitchen and laundry appliances, the company is driving meaningful innovation to meet the evolving needs of consumers through its iconic brand portfolio, including Whirlpool, KitchenAid, JennAir, Maytag, Amana, Brastemp, Consul, and InSinkErator. In 2024, the company reported approximately $17 billion in annual sales - close to 90% of which were in the Americas - 44,000 employees, and 40 manufacturing and technology research centers. Additional information about the company can be found at WhirlpoolCorp.com. \n\n## The team you will be a part of\n\nThe Channel Sales (Commission) team is responsible for selling products and services to a wide range of highly complex or major accounts and customers and execution of sales plans, targets and budgets within the overall regional and business unit sales strategy. Accountable for increasing sales/client ratio and expanding customer base.\n\n## This role in summary\n\nThe Builder role will be responsible for driving national, regional and local builder contracts. This role will work with regional sales managers and independent reps to drive all levels of builder contracts in the single family, multi-family, hospitality and manufactured housing sectors.\n\n## Your responsibilities will include\n\n * Create contracts that support exclusive InSinkErator purchasing \n * Monitor program execution and effectiveness\n * Drive upgrades within builder programs\n * Establish and maintain strong relationships with Top 200 builders\n * Monitor competitive market landscape and overcome obstacles\n * Facilitate and grow relationships with regionals and reps through continuous communication\n * Participate in regional and national shows driving builder programs and building of relationships\n * Report on builder landscape and current market conditions\n\n\n\n## Minimum requirements\n\n * Bachelor\u0027s Degree \n * 5+ years of relevant industry experience\n\n\n\n## Preferred skills and experiences\n\n * 5+ years in the plumbing/heating, appliance, building materials industry\n * Experience with Excel and Google Platform\n * National account experience\n * Experience calling on national builders\n * Negotiation skills\n * Strong Communication and Active Listening skills\n\n\n\n## What we offer\n\nGenerous benefits package, Whirlpool employee discount, fitness \u0026 educational reimbursement programs, kitchenettes, and more!\n\n## Additional information\n\nWhirlpool\u2019s Ways of Working\n\nOur goal is to provide an environment that helps you bring your best to Whirlpool every day. We offer flexibility and industry-leading time-off benefits that will help you balance what\u2019s important at work and at home, including:\n\n * Always On Flexibility \\- You will have the autonomy to manage personal, family, and outside-of-work commitments as needed. \n * Two-Week Work from Anywhere \\- Minimum of one-week increments for a total of two weeks per year.\n * Sabbatical \\- Four weeks paid leave after every five years of service.\n\n\n\n#LI-NZ2\n\nConnect with us and learn more about Whirlpool Corporation\n\nSee what it\u0027s like to work at Whirlpool by visiting Whirlpool Careers. Additional information about the company can be found on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram and YouTube.\n\nWhirlpool Corporation is committed to equal employment opportunity and prohibits any discrimination on the basis of race or ethnicity, religion, sex, pregnancy, gender expression or identity, sexual orientation, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, or any other category protected by applicable law.\n