Store Sales Representative - Portland, OR

This position grows sales at assigned Lowe's stores within the geographic territory through implementing sales/marketing programs, training activities, service, and merchandising responsibilities. The store count will range between 3-5 stores based on geography and store volume. The Store Sales Representative will service the following areas and manage customer relationships, store appearance, and respond to business needs promptly:

• Lowe's Store #1108 - Tigard, OR
• Lowe's Store #1558 - Hillsboro, OR
• Lowe's Store #1824 - Milwaukie, OR
• Lowe's Store #2579 - Portland, OR

Job duties involve contact with customers, including 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 for this role.

Responsibilities

• Establish strong selling relationships with store associates, store management, and other district managers.
• Promote and represent the brand and product strengths to Lowe's associates and customers/contractors, highlighting competitive advantages and competitor weaknesses.
• Utilize the Customer Relationship Management (CRM) system to document sales calls and store visits.
• Gather and document competitor intelligence information in the CRM.
• Conduct contractor events to promote products and increase sales.
• Ensure promotions, pricing, and signage are set appropriately in each store.
• Prepare an Annual Growth Plan (AGP) for assigned stores to meet or exceed sales and profit goals.
• Conduct product knowledge, sales, promotional display, and equipment training for current and newly hired Lowe's associates. Products include Valspar, HGTV Home by Sherwin Williams, Purdy, Minwax, Cabot, Thompson’s Waterseal, White Lightning, DIY Paint, and Contractor Paint.
• Assist store associates with tinting and mixing paint as needed.
• Review all Sherwin Williams products in the department to ensure they are fully stocked and properly displayed.
• Make sales calls to residential re-painters, remodelers, property maintenance managers, and local home builders (approximately 10% of weekly time) to increase pro-paint sales.
• Conduct Profit and Loss reviews, including expense management, mistint expense tracking, collateral expenses, and travel and entertainment.
• Travel within the assigned region, including overnight travel, up to 50% of the time.

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 an employment work visa now or in the future.
• Must have a High School Diploma or GED.
• Must have a valid unrestricted driver’s license.
• Must have at least one (1) year of work experience in customer service, retail, or sales.
• Must be willing to work all scheduled hours, which may include evenings and weekends, with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Must be willing to travel as required for this position.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher (preferred).
• Able to read, write, comprehend, and communicate in Spanish (preferred).
• At least three (3) years of work experience in customer service, retail, or sales (preferred).
• Working experience with Profit and Loss/Budget Management (preferred).
• Previous working experience in selling paint and paint-related products (preferred).

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. We invest in our employees through:

• Life: Rewards, benefits, and flexibility to enhance health and well-being.
• Career: Opportunities to learn, develop new skills, and grow contributions.
• Connection: An inclusive team and commitment to our communities.

A general description of benefits offered can be found at http://www.myswbenefits.com/. Compensation decisions depend on skill sets, experience, training, licensure, certifications, and business needs.