Area Manager - Washington State

Rust-Oleum•Vernon Hills, IL

7d•$65,000 - $80,000•Remote

About The Position

Rust-Oleum Corporation is a worldwide leader in protective paints and coatings for both home and industry. We offer a wide range of products including decorative fashion paints, durable industrial roof repair coatings and, of course, our famous rust-fighting formula that started it all. As an Area Manager, the candidate will be responsible for driving sales and represent Rust-Oleum's vast portfolio of products to customers within the assigned geographic territory. Territory to include Washington, Idaho and Oregon. Travel accounts for 40-50%. Ideally candidates will reside in or near Seattle, Spokane, Yakima or Portland Area.

Requirements

1 - 3 years of previous outside sales experience
Associate or bachelor’s degree in a business-related field and/or equivalent work experience preferred.
Previous retail account selling experience is strongly desired, and Hardware Co-Op experience is a plus.
Outstanding oral and written communication skills
Self-starter able to manage own time, schedule, and sales territory, with a proven ability to multitask.
Ability to work and travel within assigned territory 40-50% of the time.
Periodic evening and weekend hours are required for trade shows and customer events.
Proven history of exceptional follow-up skills.
Proven history of working with diverse customer base.
Ability to understand and carry out instructions furnished in written or oral format.
Self-starter able to manage own time, schedule, and assigned accounts as well as the proven ability to multitask
Ability to analyze territory performance reports and develop sales territory business plans.
Ability to analyze problems, collect data, establish facts, draw valid conclusions, and write reports to communicate the information.
Must possess a valid driver's license and maintain a motor vehicle record within acceptable limits as prescribed by Rust-Oleum.
Bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply.
Strong understanding of Microsoft Teams, Excel, Power BI, SAP, and CRM (salesforce)

Nice To Haves

Hardware Co-Op experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

Responsible for increasing sales within the assigned dealer/retailer customer base through our strategic category management process.
Identify customer needs to facilitate product and planogram recommendations through our category management process.
Develop and follow a comprehensive time and territory management plan to maximize coverage and efficiently manage expenses.
Utilize Go Canvas CRM tool to track calls and progress
Provide merchandising, pricing, and promotional support to the dealer base.
Attend Grand-openings, in-store events as needed
Attend industry trade shows as needed
Work with internal and external customers to meet all commitments and deadlines.
The ability to use all Microsoft Office products to analyze data, communicate with customers, and make profitable recommendations to internal and external customers.
Achieve profitable quarterly sales objectives and goals.
Able to climb a ladder and do physical activities as required by the position.