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Sales Floorcovering Representative San Diego

  • Job
    Full-time
    Junior Level
  • Customer Relations
    Sales & Business Development
  • San Diego

AI generated summary

  • You must be 18+, legally allowed to work, have a valid driver's license, a high school diploma or GED, and 1 year of retail or customer service experience. Ability to lift 50-70 lbs. is needed.
  • You will build customer relationships, conduct product demos, generate leads, prepare sales contracts, coordinate with marketing, and maintain client records while monitoring sales performance.

Requirements

  • 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 one (1) year experience working in a retail, sales, or customer service position
  • Must be willing to work all scheduled hours, which may include evenings and weekends, with or without reasonable accommodation
  • 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 one (1) year of work experience as an Assistant Store or Branch Operations Manager for Sherwin-Williams
  • Have previous work experience conducting outside sales calls
  • Have at least an associate degree in business, sales, or marketing
  • Have previous work experience selling floorcovering and/or floorcovering products
  • Have work experience using timekeeping and/or customer relationship management (“CRM”) systems
  • 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

Responsibilities

  • Develop a strategy to grow sales and profits to key, opportunity, new and existing customers
  • Effectively build relationships with customers by understanding and supporting their business
  • Conduct product demonstrations to support solutions for the customer
  • Develop working relationships with stores to achieve business goals
  • Generate leads
  • Help determine pricing schedules for quotes, promotions, and negotiations
  • Prepare weekly and monthly reports as required
  • Give sales presentations to a range of prospective clients
  • Coordinate sales efforts with marketing programs
  • Understand and promote company programs
  • Prepare and submit sales contracts for orders
  • Visit clients and potential clients to evaluate needs or promote products and services
  • Maintain client records
  • Answer client questions about terms, products, prices, and availability

FAQs

What is the primary responsibility of a Sales Floorcovering Representative at Sherwin-Williams?

The primary responsibility is to initiate and manage relationships with customers, grow a floorcovering sales territory, secure new accounts, and maintain existing customer accounts.

What kind of benefits does this position offer?

The position offers health benefits including medical, dental, and vision coverage, retirement and savings benefits, disability coverage, a generous time away from work package, and more.

Is there a bonus structure associated with this role?

Yes, this position is eligible for a bonus based on performance according to the Company’s applicable plans.

What are the minimum age and educational requirements for this position?

Applicants must be at least eighteen (18) years of age and must have at least a High School diploma or GED.

What kind of experience is preferred for applicants?

Preferred qualifications include at least one (1) year of experience as an Assistant Store or Branch Operations Manager for Sherwin-Williams, conducting outside sales calls, and selling floorcovering and/or floorcovering products.

Are there language requirements for this job?

Yes, the ability to read, write, comprehend, and communicate in more than one language, including Spanish, is preferred.

Will there be any travel required for this position?

Yes, the position may require visiting clients and potential clients to evaluate needs or promote products and services.

What is the weight limit for materials that must be lifted in this role?

Employees must be able to lift and carry up to 50 lbs. frequently and up to 70 lbs. on occasion, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Is there a need for a driver's license for this role?

Yes, a valid, unrestricted Driver’s License is required for this position.

Will Sherwin-Williams conduct a criminal history review for applicants?

Yes, a review of criminal history is necessary for the safety of the Company’s customers, staff, employees, vendors, contractors, and the general public.

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Mission & Purpose

Sherwin-Williams is a company that operates in the paint and coatings industry, providing a wide range of products for residential, commercial, and industrial applications. The company's primary focus is on manufacturing and selling paints, coatings, and related products, including stains, varnishes, and surface preparation materials. Sherwin-Williams' overarching goal is to be a leading provider of quality coatings, offering innovative and sustainable solutions to protect and enhance surfaces. Their purpose revolves around providing customers with high-performance products, expert advice, and colour solutions to meet their painting and coating needs. Through their products and services, Sherwin-Williams aims to contribute to the aesthetics, durability, and sustainability of various structures and surfaces.

Benefits

  • (401(k) Plan) allows you to save money from your paycheck and earn employer matching contributions as a future source of income for retirement. It also allows you to become a shareholder of the Company and participate in its growth

  • Medical, dental and vision coverage

  • Life and accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D) insurance

  • The Balance 4 Well-Being program provides the opportunity to take online health reviews, receive health coaching, participate in online challenges and more

  • The Flu Shot Program pays for your annual flu shot each fall for you and your family