Pro Sales Associate - Hemet

Founded in 1947, Behr Paint Company is one of the largest manufacturers of paints, primers, decorative finishes, stains, surface preparation, and application products for do-it-yourselfers and professionals in the United States, Canada, Mexico, and Chile.

About the role

As a Pro Sales Associate at Behr, you’ll work in a Home Depot store as a sales specialist focusing on professional painting contractors and their unique needs. You’ll build relationships with local pros, collaborate with Behr’s outside sales reps, and ensure professional customers receive exceptional service—including mixing paint, gathering tools, and expediting their visit so they can return to work quickly.

Responsibilities

• Introduce yourself to contractors at the Home Depot Pro Desk, learn about their business, and maintain ongoing relationships.
• Follow up with customers regarding their jobs and future needs.
• Collaborate with Behr’s outside sales reps to fulfill in-store orders, including pulling and tinting paint (occasional lifting up to 75 lbs).
• Work professionally with Home Depot staff to maintain a mutually beneficial vendor relationship.
• Enter leads and contacts into Salesforce, Behr’s customer relationship management tool.
• Provide a seamless paint-store experience for professional customers, ensuring they get the right products and tools efficiently.

Requirements

• Outgoing personality with a positive attitude—comfortable starting conversations with strangers.
• Self-starter mindset; ability to identify and address needs proactively.
• Basic computer skills (prior experience with CRM tools like Salesforce is a plus).
• High school diploma or GED equivalent (required).
• Bilingual skills are a bonus but not required.

Schedule

Work hours vary based on peak selling times, including weekends, holidays, and shifts extending until 7 p.m.

Pay

Hiring range: $20.70 - $32.45 USD per hour. Actual compensation may vary based on experience, education, geographic location, and skills. Bonus opportunities tied to sales performance.

Benefits

• Competitive pay with bonus opportunities (sell more gallons = more money).
• 15 paid days off in your first year, plus sick days.
• RRSP and DPSP contributions matched by Behr up to 4%.
• 100% company-paid medical and dental benefits for employees.
• Comprehensive benefits and perks (view full list at behr.com/careers).