Store Sales Representative

Job Description

Store Sales Representative | Sherwin-Williams

The Tone:
This is a full-time, in-person role at Sherwin-Williams, based primarily in the Macon, GA area but responsible for managing a territory of Lowe’s stores across Macon, Warner Robins, Milledgeville, and Kathleen. Sherwin-Williams is a global leader in the manufacture, distribution, and sale of paints, coatings, and related products to professional, industrial, commercial, and retail customers. This Store Sales Representative position is critical for driving product sales, enhancing brand presence, and fostering strong retail partnerships directly within our key Lowe’s store accounts. The role ensures that our sales and marketing efforts translate into tangible growth and excellent customer experiences at the point of sale.

The TL;DR
• Role: Full Time
• Type: Full-time
• Location: In-person, Macon, Warner Robins, Milledgeville, Kathleen
• Mission: Grow sales at assigned Lowe’s stores within the geographic territory.

What You’ll Actually Do
• Sales Growth: Drive and grow sales for Sherwin-Williams products across a territory of 3-5 assigned Lowe’s stores, including locations in Warner Robins, Macon, Milledgeville, and Kathleen, GA.
• Program Implementation: Implement and execute strategic sales and marketing programs developed by Sherwin-Williams directly within the assigned Lowe’s store locations to maximize product visibility and consumer engagement.
• Training & Support: Conduct comprehensive training activities for Lowe’s store staff, educating them on Sherwin-Williams product features, benefits, and application techniques to improve their ability to sell. Provide ongoing service support to ensure smooth operations and address any product-related inquiries.
• Merchandising Excellence: Manage all merchandising responsibilities, including product placement, signage, and promotional displays, to ensure an appealing and effective presentation of Sherwin-Williams products throughout the assigned stores.
• Relationship Management & Responsiveness: Cultivate and maintain strong, effective relationships with Lowe’s store management and personnel. Actively monitor store appearance related to Sherwin-Williams products and promptly respond to any business needs, challenges, or opportunities as they arise within the territory.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Entry-Level. High School Diploma or GED.
• Experience: At least one year of work experience in customer service, retail, or sales.
• Skills: Valid unrestricted driver’s license. Willingness to work all scheduled hours, which may include evenings and weekends, with or without reasonable accommodation. Willingness to travel as required for this position.
• Bonus: Bachelor’s degree or higher; ability to read, write, comprehend, and communicate in Spanish; at least three years of work experience in customer service, retail, or sales; working experience with Profit and Loss / Budget Management; previous working experience in selling paint and paint-related products.