Sales Support Specialist
About the role
Join our team as a Sales Support Specialist, where you’ll be responsible for promoting a broad portfolio of industry-leading products across Oklahoma. You’ll work closely with established customers while actively identifying new business opportunities, leveraging your product knowledge, curiosity, and relationship-building strengths to fuel growth.
Responsibilities
- Generate revenue growth by engaging both new and existing customers through a proactive, solution-oriented sales approach.
- Serve as a confident brand ambassador, educating customers on products, services, and emerging innovations.
- Win, retain, and grow customer business by delivering high-quality service and trusted support.
- Develop and manage an assigned territory through targeted prospecting, relationship cultivation, and consistent follow-through.
- Partner closely with internal teams to deliver a positive customer experience from start to finish.
- Respond to customer inquiries and challenges with timely, practical solutions.
- Monitor market trends, competitive activity, and evolving customer needs to uncover new business opportunities.
- Operate independently in the field while maintaining alignment and communication with leadership and peers.
- Create and execute annual sales plans focused on priority accounts and strategic markets.
- Leverage Salesforce to manage the sales pipeline, document customer interactions, and maintain accurate account and opportunity data.
- Assist with Field Technical Service Engineer responsibilities as business needs require.
- Champion company standards for safety, quality, and professionalism in all activities.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s in Business or a Technical degree or equivalent experience.
- Minimum 1 year of individual sales experience.
- Must have a valid Driver’s License.
- Previous industrial sales experience within the coatings industry is preferred.
Physical Requirements
- This position requires minimal physical activity.
- May require lifting up to 50lbs on occasion.
- May require computer usage for an extended period of time – up to 8 hours a day.
- Occasional exposure to various chemicals.
- May require travel up to 60%, including nighttime.
Who We Are
We are Carboline, a St. Louis-based coatings manufacturer with a global reach. Founded in 1947, we produce high-quality performance coatings, linings, and fireproofing products in more than 20 manufacturing facilities around the world. Carboline has been ranked a top workplace, so culture and maintaining a safe and clean work environment is something we take very seriously. Carboline is part of RPM International Inc., a $7.6 billion, multinational company with subsidiaries that are world leaders in specialty coatings, sealants, building materials and related services. From homes and workplaces to infrastructure and precious landmarks, RPM's market-leading brands are trusted by consumers and professionals alike to help build a better world.
What We Offer
- A team atmosphere that fosters cooperation and creativity;
- A management team committed to employee development and an environment where people are empowered to make decisions.
- Unlimited earnings potential;
- A comprehensive benefits package is among the best in the industry which includes affordable benefits, a company match 401K plan and a retirement pension plan.
Career Opportunities
If you want to be part of a growing global organization with opportunity for growth, we would like to meet you.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Carboline is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values the strength diversity brings to the workplace. Individuals with Disabilities and Protected Veterans are encouraged to apply.