Sales Representative
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. Your skills, talent and passion make it possible to live this purpose, and for customers and our business to achieve great results. Sherwin-Williams is a place that takes its stability, growth and momentum and translates it to possibility for our people. Our people are behind the strength of our success, and we invest and support you in: Life … with rewards, benefits and the flexibility to enhance your health and well-being; Career … with opportunities to learn, develop new skills and grow your contribution; Connection … with an inclusive team and commitment to our own and broader communities. It's all here for you... let's Create Your Possible.
Responsibilities
- Develop a strategy to grow sales and profits to key, opportunity, new and existing customers
- Effectively build relationships with customers
- Conduct product demonstrations to support solutions for the customer
- Develop working relationships with stores to achieve business goals
- Generate leads
- Help determine pricing schedules for quotes, promotions, and negotiations
- Prepare weekly and monthly reports as required
- Give sales presentations to a range of prospective clients
- Coordinate sales efforts with marketing programs
- Understand and promote company programs
- Prepare and submit sales contracts for orders
- Visit clients and potential clients to evaluate needs or promote products and services
- Maintain client records
- Answer client questions about terms, products, prices, and availability
Qualifications
- 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
- Must be willing to work all scheduled hours, which may include evenings and weekends, with or without reasonable accommodation
- Willingness to travel as required for this position
- Must have at least one (1) year of experience in business-to-business ("B2B") sales
Preferred Qualifications
- Have at least one (1) year of work experience as a Commercial Branch Manager or Sales Representative for Sherwin-Williams
- Have previous work experience selling metal and plastic coatings and related products
- Have previous work experience conducting outside sales calls
- Have at least an associate degree in business, sales, or marketing
- Have previous work experience selling paint and paint related products
- Have work experience using timekeeping and/or customer relationship management ("CRM") systems
- Willingness to relocate for future job opportunities
Pay & Benefits
This position is also eligible for bonus based on performance and subject to the terms of the Company's applicable plans. This position is eligible for health benefits, such as medical, dental and vision coverage, Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs), disability coverage, security, retirement and saving benefits. Additional benefits include a generous time away from work package, including personal leave, paid parental leave, medical leave, vacation, and holidays. 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.
Schedule & Travel
Must be willing to work all scheduled hours, which may include evenings and weekends. Travel amount: 50%.