Job Summary
The Outside Pro Sales Representative (OPR) is responsible for identifying, developing and cultivatingproductive relationships with both new and existingaccounts for Behr / Kilz products,adjacencies and services to professional channel with a focus on a defined target segment.
This position cross functionally partners withthe broader teamto develop and implement specific strategies to achieve customer satisfaction,revenue, and profitability.
Working safely is part of our culture and is a condition of employment.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
With direction from corporate and the regional VP, supports the deployment, adoption and application of Behr’s annual Strategic Deployment Plan (SDP)
Develop strategic market plan for key account customers, target customers, and high potential customers establishing goals and targets.
Achieve defined sales goals, metrics and objectives.
Use a strategic and consultative sales approach to understand, develop and deliver valuable business solutions for one or more the following defined segments :
- Painter and Decorator Contractor
- Commercial Paint Contractor
- Residential Repaint
- HOA / Multi-family Contractor
Complete productive daily call plans that fulfill and generate sales on existing accounts and qualified leads. Log quality information from the completed activities into (CRM) Salesforce.
Build brand awareness through marketing and training and other efforts.
Proficient knowledge of our products, techniques, and services to ensure product recommendations and customer orders meet all specifications.
Understanding of product assortment and inventory levels needed to support customer ordering demands.
Expedite the resolution of customer problems / complaints.
Minimum Required Qualifications
Educations and / or Experience
Preferred Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Business Administration, or related field OR equivalent experience in related field.
Minimum Qualifications : High school diploma or comparable certification (e.g. GED)
Previous sales, retail, or customer service experience with previous commercial coatings’ experience is desirable.
Certificates, License, Registrations or Professional Designations
Valid driver’s license, proof of insurance, meet and maintain the Company motor vehicle policy.
Other Requirements
Some overnight weekly travel may be required depending on geographic territory.
Ability to legally work without sponsorship for employment visa status.
Ability to follow oral or written instructions; read and acknowledge completion or work orders, interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals.
Maintain the corporate credit card, motor vehicle and expense reporting according to company policy.
Other duties as assigned.
Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities
Strategic in interacting with all customer types and assessing customer needs and account objectives.
Strong selling, problem-solving, critical thinking, networking and relationship building skills.
Company : Behr Paint Company
Shift 1 (United States of America)Full timeHiring Range : $53,800.00 - $84,480.00Actual compensation may vary based on various factors including experience, education, geographic location, and / or skills.
Our Ongoing Commitment to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
We believe a workplace that encourages and values different voices, perspectives, and backgrounds builds better teams, better solutions, and more innovation.
The goal is for every single team member to have a voice and experience a sense of belonging here, regardless of where they sit in the organization and what their background is.
We look forward to your sharing your outstanding and unique talents and perspectives with us!