Sales Representative – Outside Sales, Paint and Coatings

Job Description

Automotive SALES Representative | Sherwin-Williams

The Tone:
This is a full-time sales role at Sherwin-Williams. Sherwin-Williams is a leading company in the paint and coatings industry, providing essential products for various sectors including automotive. This role is crucial for driving sales of automotive paint and coatings, building strong customer relationships, and contributing to the company’s growth and reputation. It involves significant interaction with customers and managing valuable company assets.

The TL;DR
• Role: Full Time
• Type: Full-time
• Location: Field-based, Travel Required

• Mission: Drive sales of Sherwin-Williams automotive paint and coatings, ensuring business growth and customer satisfaction.
• Tech Stack: Microsoft Office Suite: Excel, Word, Access, Power Point, Customer Retention Management System (CRM)

What You’ll Actually Do
• Engage Customers: Proactively contact customers to understand their needs and promote Sherwin-Williams automotive products.
• Drive Sales: Utilize sales expertise to secure orders and achieve sales targets for automotive paint and coatings.
• Demonstrate Products: Conduct compelling product demonstrations to showcase the features and benefits of automotive solutions.
• Manage Relationships: Maintain and grow customer relationships through effective use of a Customer Retention Management System (CRM).
• Travel for Business: Travel extensively, up to 75% of the time, to various locations to meet with clients and expand market presence.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Entry-Level. High School Diploma or GED required, with foundational sales domain knowledge.
• Experience: One (1) year of working experience in sales, one (1) year of experience with Microsoft Office Suite, one (1) year of experience utilizing a Customer Retention Management System (CRM), and one (1) year of experience conducting product demonstrations.
• Skills: Valid unrestricted Driver’s License, customer contact and relationship building, product presentation and demonstration, sales strategy execution.
• Bonus: At least one (1) year of experience in the paint and coatings industry, at least two (2) years’ experience working in outside sales, and a bachelor’s degree or higher.