Automotive SALES Representative

Job Description

Job duties involve contact with customers, which may include minors; and access to cash and other payment methods, electronic equipment, personal information, store merchandise and other items of value, and such access may be supervised or unsupervised. The Company therefore has determined that a review of criminal history is necessary to protect the business and its operations and reputation and is necessary to protect the safety of the Company’s customers, staff, employees, vendors, contractors, and the general public.

Responsibilities

• Collect reliable customer/territory information and estimate individual customer potential.
• Conduct competitive product comparisons and identify current competitors’ strengths and weaknesses and S-W’s competitive advantage.
• Develop a strategy to grow sales and profits to key, potential, new and existing customers. Through the sales process, identify the customer’s needs and develop solutions to profitably grow sales.
• Develop a regular sales call schedule to ensure that the needs and expectations of the customer are met.
• Familiarize self with all products, including their application and preparation, in the Sherwin-Williams Automotive line.
• Utilize our Customer Retention Management System (CRM) to log all customer visits and track the progress of new accounts.
• Develop a daily and weekly pre-call strategy to ensure time is properly allocated.
• Conduct product demos to assist in selling/marketing of automotive refinishing products.
• Access product/technical information to support customers’ application requirements.
• Identify ways to strengthen the business relationship with customers.
• Maintain effective communication with sales manager on strategies and opportunities in marketplace.
• Adhere to company safety standards at all times.
• Additional duties as assigned.
  
  

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Must have a valid driver's license
• Must be legally authorized to work in country of employment without sponsorship for employment visa status
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 lbs. frequently and up to 100 lbs. on occasion
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills required to effectively communicate and influence others
• May work in areas where toxic, flammable, and hazardous materials are present
  
  

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Must have at least 2 years in customer service-related position
• Minimum of 1 year in sales related position
• Ability and willingness to travel as needed
• Previous record of effective management with regard to expense control, sales management, and directing personnel
• Must be able to operate a computer and have proficiency in Microsoft Office products
• Basic math skills
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Sales experience in coatings, automotive, or a related field
• Outside sales experience is strongly preferred
• Bachelor’s Degree
• Experience utilizing a Customer Retention Management System (CRM) to log customer visits and track the progress of new accounts
• Previous experience conducting product demos to assist in the selling/marketing of products
• Proficiency in developing a pre-call strategy to help ensure efficiency of time
  
  

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS: (TIME SPENT AWAY FROM HOME OR OTHER TYPICAL OFFICE LOCATION)

• 50%
  
  

About Us

At Sherwin-Williams, our purpose is to inspire and improve the world by coloring and protecting what matters. Our paints, coatings and innovative solutions make the places and spaces in our world brighter and stronger. Your skills, talent and passion make it possible to live this purpose, and for customers and our business to achieve great results. Sherwin-Williams is a place that takes its stability, growth and momentum and translates it to possibility for our people. Our people are behind the strength of our success, and we invest and support you in:

Life … with rewards, benefits and the flexibility to enhance your health and well-being

Career … with opportunities to learn, develop new skills and grow your contribution

Connection … with an inclusive team and commitment to our own and broader communities

It's all here for you... let's Create Your Possible

At Sherwin-Williams, part of our mission is to help our employees and their families live healthier, save smarter and feel better. This starts with a wide range of world-class benefits designed for you. From retirement to health care, from total well-being to your daily commute—it matters to us. A general description of benefits offered can be found at http://www.myswbenefits.com/ . Click on “Candidates” to view benefit offerings that you may be eligible for if you are hired as a Sherwin-Williams employee.

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. Additional benefits include a generous time away from work package, including personal leave, paid parental leave, medical leave, vacation, and holidays.

Full-time regular employees not covered by a collective bargaining agreement are eligible for:

• 0-10 paid holidays throughout the calendar year, including 1 floating holiday
• In the year of hire, 3-13 paid vacation days, prorated based on hire date, including a minimum of 3 frontloaded paid “flex” days which can be used for unplanned absences, such as sick days.
• Non-exempt employees who work within the state of Washington will accrue paid sick leave at an accrual rate of 1 hour per every 40 hours worked
• Employees who work within the city of Seattle, Washington will accrue paid sick leave at a rate of 1 hour per every 30 hours worked
• 4 workweeks (on a 12-month rolling calendar period) of paid Military leave for employees who are absent from work due to service in the uniformed services
• 5 days of paid Bereavement Leave following the death of an immediate family member and 3 days of paid Bereavement Leave following the death of any other family member
• After one year of employment, Paid Parental Leave following the birth, adoption, or placement of a foster child
  
  

Compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each position, which will impact where actual compensation may fall within the stated wage range. The wage range listed for this role takes into account the wide range of non-discriminatory factors considered in making compensation decisions including geographic location; skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs. The wage range, other compensation, and benefits information listed is accurate as of the date of this posting. The Company reserves the right to modify this information at any time, with or without notice, subject to applicable law.

Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws including with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act where applicable.

Sherwin-Williams is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.  All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, age, pregnancy, genetic information, creed, marital status or any other consideration prohibited by law or by contract.

As a VEVRAA Federal Contractor, Sherwin-Williams requests state and local employment services delivery systems to provide priority referral of Protected Veterans.

Please be aware, Sherwin-Williams recruiting team members will never request a candidate to provide a payment, ask for financial information, or sensitive personal information like national identification numbers, date of birth, or bank account numbers during the application process.