Sales Representative - Bradenton

Florida Paints is a family-owned paint manufacturing company that is committed to providing exceptional paint for southern climates, proudly delivered by knowledgeable people. We manufacture and distribute architectural paints, coatings and associated products to professional and retail customers through a statewide network of company owned locations.

Florida Paints is a values-driven organization that believes our team members are the key factor in our success. We offer our team members the full suite of benefits, which includes:

• Medical Insurance
• Telemedicine and Virtual Mental Health
• Dental & Vision Insurance
• Health Savings Accounts with Company Match
• Life & Disability Insurance
• Accident & Critical Illness Coverage
• Identity Theft Protection
• 401(k) Matching
• Paid Time Off
• Community Service Time Off
• Birthday PTO
• Parental Leave
• So much more!

Summary

Represents Florida Paints and stores to existing and prospective customers, i.e. contractors, builders, condo associations. Develops business to both existing and potential new customer base.

Duties & Responsibilities

1. To be familiar with the Florida Paints’ product offerings in a reasonable time frame.

2. To be able to specify said products to distributors, contractors and architects and any end user. Updates and product information will be provided by the company.

3. Compiles lists of prospective customers for use as sales leads, based on information from newspapers, business directories, industry ads, trade shows, internet web sites, and other sources.

4. Travels throughout assigned territory to call on regular and prospective customers to solicit orders, or talks with customers by phone.

5. Displays or demonstrates product, using samples or catalog, and emphasizes salable features.

6. Works with management to obtain quote prices and credit terms for customers.

7. Estimates date of delivery to customer, based on knowledge of own firm's production and delivery schedules.

8. Prepares reports of business transactions and keeps expense accounts.

9. Works with inside sales representatives to keep account activities and literature up to date.

10. Develops and maintains relationships with purchasing contacts.

11. Investigates and resolves customer problems.

12. Assist store manager with other duties, as needed.

Competencies

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

Industry or related industrial knowledge

Proven results in selling and relationship building in retail operations and contractor segment sales

PC literate, analytical, time management/prioritization skills

Excellent oral and written presentation skills.

Ability to build relationships with and influence a wide array of personality types from diverse backgrounds

Highly flexible; able to work on multiple projects simultaneously while meeting deadlines

Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills. Must be able to handle confidential information with complete confidence of management

Strong interpersonal skills needed when interacting with external and internal personnel.

Education & Qualifications

• High School Diploma
• College degree preferred, but not necessary
• Spanish speaking a plus
• 2 - 3 years’ outside sales experience
• Paint and Coatings experience a plus
• Must be able to successfully pass a criminal background check and drug test
• Must have a valid driver’s license with great driving record
• Must pass background and drug testing as required by federal and/or state department(s) of transportation regulations.

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

The employee is must be able to sit in a vehicle for long periods of time. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50-75 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Florida Paints provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Relocation assistance
• Vision insurance

Compensation Package:

• Bonus opportunities

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Bradenton, FL 34203: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person