This position is required to grow top line sales at assigned Menards stores within geographic territory through implementing sales/marketing programs, training activities, service and merchandising responsibilities. The store count will range based on geography and store volume. Store count ranges between 7-13 stores, average territory contains 10 stores. Currently this territory includes the following Menards stores: Celina, OH, Lima, OH, Findlay, OH, Holland, OH, North Toledo, OH, Oregon, OH, Belleville, MI and Taylor, MI. These stores could be adjusted depending upon business needs.SalesEstablish strong selling relationships with store associates and store management.Continually promote and represent the brand and product strengths to Menards associates, customers/contractors discerning competitive advantage and competitor's weaknesses.Utilize the CRM system to document sales calls and store visits. SSR will also gather and document competitor intelligence information in the CRM.Conduct contractor and store events to promote products and to increase salesEnsuring promotions, pricing & signage is set appropriately in each store.Prepare Annual Grow Plan (AGP) for assigned stores in territory that meet or exceed sales & profit goals.TrainingConduct product knowledge (PK) training sessions for current and newly hired Menards associates. Training should include features, benefits as well as selling skills and may include a demo of the products. Products include (Purdy, Bestt Liebco, Minwax, Thompson's Waterseal, White Lightning, Dutch Boy Paint).Conduct sales training to current and newly hired Menards associates.Promotional Display training to Menards associates.Dutch Boy Color Collection training & feature benefits training for Menards associates. Training should include how to conduct a "color conversation" with customers.Train store associate on equipment. (i.e., tinting machines)ServiceRespond to and resolve product/service/inventory issues at the store level.Assist store associates with tinting/mixing paint as needed.Department review of all SW products. Review all products on shelf to ensure products are fully stocked and properly displayed. Replace defected products (dents, labels, etc.)Recovery and facing of products by down stocking, stocking shelves and putting up product orders.Loading and maintaining software computer updates and equipment.Merchandising / Color Collateral / DisplaysMaintain store signage, merchandising displays, color chip and color card stock.Ordering inventory of collateral to ensure inventory is stocked.Misc. ResponsibilitiesP&L review & management. Review consists of expense management and tracking, collateral expenses & T&E.Assist other Sales Service Reps as neededAttended required conference callsAttend local and non-local trainings as required (i.e., Sales Excellence)Attend National Sales Meeting(s)Complete required paperwork/reports in a timely manner. This includes but is not limited to mileage tracking, expense reporting, etc.Assist in setting product planogramsManage projects from small to large scopeAssist in setting new stores and store re-setsFORMAL EDUCATION:Required:HS DiplomaPreferred:Bachelor's Degree in business or related field (i.e., Sales, Business Management, Marketing, etc.)KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE:Required: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 one (1) years of work experience in Customer Service, Retail or SalesAbility to work a flexible work sc