Reference #: 2400154Sales Representatives initiate and manage relationships with customers and serve as the point of contact for the Company. This position will be responsible for growing a paint sales territory that focuses primarily on the Residential Repaint market segment. In this position, you will secure new wholesale accounts while maintaining existing customer accounts. You will utilize professional selling tools for pre-call planning and documenting sales calls. You'll develop a territory market strategy, as well as conduct product demonstrations and competitive product comparisons.

　　Develop a strategy to grow sales and profits to key, opportunity, new and existing customersEffectively build relationships with customers by understanding and supporting their businessConduct product demonstrations to support solutions for the customerDevelop working relationships with stores to achieve business goalsGenerate leadsHelp determine pricing schedules for quotes, promotions, and negotiationsPrepare weekly and monthly reports as requiredGive sales presentations to a range of prospective clientsCoordinate sales efforts with marketing programsUnderstand and promote company programsPrepare and submit sales contracts for ordersVisit clients and potential clients to evaluate needs or promote products and servicesMaintain client recordsAnswer client questions about terms, products, prices, and availabilityMinimum Requirements:

　　Must be at least eighteen (18) years of ageMust be legally authorized to work in the country of employment without needing sponsorship for employment work visa status now or in the futureMust have a valid, unrestricted Driver's LicenseMust have at least a High School diploma or GEDMust have at least one (1) year experience working in a retail, sales, or customer service positionMust be able, with or without reasonable accommodation, to retrieve material from shelves and floor stacks and lift and carry up to 50 lbs. frequently and up to 70 lbs. on occasionPreferred Qualifications:

　　Have at least one (1) year of work experience as an Assistant Store or Branch Operations Manager for Sherwin-WilliamsHave previous work experience conducting outside sales callsHave at least an associate degree in business, sales, or marketingHave previous work experience selling paint and paint related productsHave work experience using timekeeping and/or customer relationship management ("CRM") systemsWillingness to relocate for future job opportunitiesAbility to read, write, comprehend, and communicate in more than one language

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