Asset Protection Manager - Manufacturing & Processing

About the role

This position is accountable for managing a profile of Asset Protection for Manufacturing and Processing customers in order to maintain and increase sales, growth, and market share for the Protective & Marine Division. The role serves as the single point of contact for Asset Protection Manager/Manufacturing and Processing-based customer relationships, coordinating pricing across geography and span of control. The goal is to make major inroads with specific Asset Protection Manager/Manufacturing and Processing-based customers and address Protective and Marine Coating needs across their facilities. This position will collaborate with specified sales representative teams to ensure consistent service program offerings and work with decision-makers to meet customer expectations and achieve long-term sales and market growth. Additionally, this role will work with Product Marketing to create awareness of new products.

The position is a field role covering the Central Area of the Midwest Division (Chicago, Rockford, Bloomington, IL, and Green Bay, Appleton, & Madison, WI) and requires at least 50% travel. Due to access to confidential and proprietary information, a criminal history review is required.

Responsibilities

• Manage Asset Protection Manager/Manufacturing and Processing-based customer relationships as the single point of contact.
• Coordinate pricing across assigned geography and span of control.
• Drive sales and market growth for the Protective & Marine Division within specified customer facilities.
• Collaborate with sales representative teams to ensure consistent service program offerings across locations.
• Utilize resources, marketing, and technical expertise to meet customer expectations and achieve long-term growth.
• Work with Product Marketing to promote awareness of new products tailored to customer needs.
• Manage a territory aligned with current Manufacturing and Processing Representatives in the region.

Requirements

• Must be at least eighteen (18) years of age.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the country of employment without needing sponsorship for an employment work visa now or in the future (e.g., OPT, CPT, H1B, EB-1, etc.).
• Must have a valid, unrestricted driver’s license.
• Must have a high school diploma or GED.
• Must have one (1) year of experience in business-to-business sales.
• Must be willing to travel as required for this role (at least 50% of the time).

Qualifications

• Preferred: Bachelor’s degree or higher.
• Preferred: One (1) year of experience in Protective & Marine sales or High-Performance Flooring sales.
• Preferred: Completion of the AMPP Coatings Inspector Program or possession of NACE or SSPC certification.

About Us

At Sherwin-Williams, our purpose is to inspire and improve the world by coloring and protecting what matters. Our paints, coatings, and innovative solutions make the places and spaces in our world brighter and stronger. We invest in our employees through rewards, benefits, and flexibility to enhance health and well-being, career development opportunities, and an inclusive, supportive team environment.

Benefits

A wide range of world-class benefits is offered, including retirement, healthcare, total well-being support, and daily commute assistance. A general description of benefits can be found at http://www.myswbenefits.com/ under "Candidates."