Sales Representative, Residential Repaint

Sherwin-Williams - Baxter, MN

Full-time - Entry Level

Baxter, MN

Chemical Manufacturing

About the position

The Sales Representative for Residential Repaint at Sherwin-Williams is responsible for initiating and managing customer relationships within a designated sales territory. This role focuses on the Residential Repaint market segment, aiming to grow sales by securing new wholesale accounts and maintaining existing customer accounts. The representative will utilize professional selling tools for pre-call planning, document sales calls, develop market strategies, and conduct product demonstrations and competitive comparisons.

Responsibilities

• Initiate and manage relationships with customers.
• Grow a paint sales territory focusing on the Residential Repaint market segment.
• Secure new wholesale accounts while maintaining existing customer accounts.
• Utilize professional selling tools for pre-call planning and documenting sales calls.
• Develop a territory market strategy.
• Conduct product demonstrations and competitive product comparisons.

Requirements

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Experience in sales or customer service.
• Ability to develop and implement market strategies.
• Familiarity with the paint industry or related products is a plus.

Nice-to-haves

• Previous experience in a sales role within the home improvement or construction industry.
• Knowledge of paint products and application techniques.

Benefits

• Health benefits including medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs).
• Disability coverage.
• Retirement and savings benefits.
• Generous time away from work package including personal leave, paid parental leave, medical leave, vacation, and holidays.