Branch Wholesale Product Specialist

About the role

This position works closely with commercial paint customers to determine their needs, answer their questions about Sherwin-Williams products, and recommend the right solutions. Wholesale Product Specialists promptly resolve customer concerns to ensure maximum client satisfaction, stay up-to-date with product features, and maintain the high quality and visual standards of the products and store. The role focuses on achieving excellent customer service while consistently meeting the store’s sales goals.

Job duties involve contact with customers (which may include minors) and access to cash, payment methods, electronic equipment, personal information, store merchandise, and other items of value. A review of criminal history is required to protect the business, its operations, reputation, and the safety of customers, staff, and the public.

Responsibilities

• Assist customers in person and over the phone by determining needs and presenting appropriate products and services
• Process sales transactions accurately and consistently with policies and procedures
• Maintain precise work order files and formulas
• Tint and mix products, as needed, to customer specifications
• Clean store equipment
• Assist in making deliveries, as needed
• Remain knowledgeable on products offered and discuss available options
• Suggest ways to improve sales

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 employment work visa status now or in the future
• Must have a valid, unrestricted Driver’s License
• Able to retrieve material from shelves and floor stacks and lift and carry up to 50 lbs. frequently and up to 70 lbs. on occasion, with or without reasonable accommodation
• Willing to work all scheduled hours, which may include evenings and weekends, with or without reasonable accommodation

Preferred Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED
• At least one (1) year of experience working in delivery, retail, or customer service
• Previous work experience selling paint and paint-related products
• Previous work experience operating tinting and mixing equipment
• Ability to read, write, comprehend, and communicate in more than one language
• Ability to read, write, comprehend, and communicate in Spanish

Benefits

Sherwin-Williams offers a wide range of world-class benefits designed to support employees and their families in health care, retirement, total well-being, and daily commuting. A general description of benefits can be found at http://www.myswbenefits.com/. Click on “Candidates” to view benefit offerings eligible upon hire.