Designer Account Executive: Houston

About the role

This position is responsible for developing relationships with the Residential Interior Designer/Decorator/Architect to convert competitive paint brand preference, increase product and color specification that will result in gallon and sales growth for the Residential Repaint Market.

Responsibilities

• Document Residential Interior Designers’/Decorators/Architects’ information in their database and develop a call routine that will eventually convert the Residential Interior Designer/Decorator from the competition.
• Have the ability to identify an Opportunity Account as well as the Residential Interior Designers’/Decorators/Architects’ preferred paint brand.
• Educate the Residential Interior Designer/Decorator/Architect on the features and benefits of Sherwin-Williams premium paint products through face-to-face scheduled appointments, virtual presentations, phone prospecting and email communication.
• Guide the Residential Interior Designer/Decorator/Architect on the benefits of specifying a specific Sherwin Williams product that will benefit the needs of their client.
• Utilize Sherwin Williams employees and resources to provide technical assistance and samples to the Residential Interior Designer/Decorator/Architect.
• Host various Residential Interior Designer/Decorator functions to help promote Sherwin-Williams brand including Continuing Education Units (CEU).
• Gather Residential Painter leads from Residential Interior Designers/Decorators/Architects and distribute leads to the District Sales Manager or Residential Repaint Representatives.
• Maintain an accurate and updated version of client database.
• Educate and interface with District, Division and Group colleagues to create a cohesive relationship.
• Work with the stores and Residential Repaint Reps to gather Residential Interior Designer/Decorator/Architect leads from our painters.
• Provide management with competitive information relating to the Residential Interior Designer/Decorator/Architect market.
• Provide color tools to local Interior Design Schools.
• Identify presentation opportunities at key schools.
• Support local design organizations such as ASID by participating in meetings, tradeshow and committees.
• Develop and implement strategies for achieving goals and time management.
• Provide Dashboards on a monthly basis and Concur Expense Reports on a biweekly basis.

Qualifications

Required: High School Diploma. Prior experience as an SW Assistant Store Manager or prior experience in the Interior Design industry. Preferred: Bachelors Degree in Business or Interior Design. Prior experience as an SW Store Manager or Sales Rep. Travel: 30%.

Benefits

Sherwin-Williams offers a wide range of world-class benefits designed for its employees, including retirement, health care, total well-being, and daily commute benefits. A general description of benefits offered can be found at http://www.myswbenefits.com/. Click on “Candidates” to view benefit offerings that you may be eligible for if you are hired as a Sherwin-Williams employee.