at The Sherwin-Williams Company in Schaumburg, Illinois, United States
Job Description
This position is responsible for leading a team of Sherwin-Williams' Sales Representatives within a District, resulting in improved sales, expense and profit performance, reduced turnover, improved personnel development, and better service to wholesale customers. In this position, you will work with Sales Reps to improve wholesale selling activities of each market, assist sales calls, and provide necessary input on product recommendations.
This position is also eligible for bonus and long-term incentive compensation awards 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, and more. Additional benefits include a generous time away from work package, including personal leave, paid parental leave, medical leave, vacation, holidays, among other benefits. For more information about our benefits, visit http://www.myswbenefits.com/.
Achieve growth and hit sales targets by successfully managing the sales team
Manage employee training, development, and performance management for Sales Reps
Monitor sales dollars, gallons, gross margin, and other metrics for each territory
Partner with local store and branch management to ensure customer needs are met
Select, assign, and control accounts in territories
Design and implement a strategic business plan to expands customer base and ensure strong presence
Build and promote strong, long-lasting customer relationships by partnering with them and understanding their needs
Identify emerging markets and market shifts while being fully aware of new products and competition status
Minimum 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 employment work visa status now or in the future
Must have a valid, unrestricted Driver's License
Must have at least a High School diploma or GED
Must have at least three (3) years of work experience in retail, sales, or customer service
Must have at least one (1) year of work experience as a Sales Representative selling paint, paint related products, and/or floorcovering
Must 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 occasion
Preferred Qualifications:
Have at least three (3) years of work experience as a Sales Representative selling paint, paint related products, and/or floorcovering
Have at least three (3) years of experience in leadership role(s), supervising others, or leading teams
Have at least one (1) year of work experience as a Store Manager, Commercial Branch Manager or Branch Sales Manager for Sherwin-Williams or other retail paint store
Have at least an associate degree in business, sales, or marketing
Willingness to relocate for future job opportunities
Ability to read, write, comprehend, and communicate in more than one language
Ability to read, write, comprehend, and communicate in Spanish
Sherwin-Williams is proud to be an Affirmative Action, Equal Employment Opportunity, Inclusion and Diversity Supportive Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identify, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, age, pregnancy, genetic information, creed, marital status or any other consideration prohibited by law or by contract.
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