Coating Specialist (Territory Manager – Paint/Stain/Finish Sales)  - Illinois and Wisconsin

Hermance Machine Company • Vernon Hills, IL

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About The Position

Würth Baer Supply Company is seeking a results-driven Coating Specialist to serve and grow an established book of business across Illinois and Wisconsin. The territory includes several hundred active clients, with no internal competition. Customers include millwork fabricators, store-fixture businesses, furniture manufacturers, and kitchen and bath showrooms and manufacturers. Products include paint, stain, and other finish solvents and coating products from AkzoNobel/Chemcraft and Würth Solvents.

The specialist works independently to determine how best to grow the market, identify effective solutions for the company and customers, and provide reliable, quality service. The role involves managing existing customer accounts and increasing sales and account growth. The territory manager must be comfortable traveling throughout Illinois and Wisconsin as needed, with approximately three to five overnight days per month. Northern Illinois or southern Wisconsin is identified as an ideal area of residence. The company provides hands-on training and professional development with the Coatings Manager, including ride-alongs, customer visits, and product training.

Compensation consists of a base salary and a quarterly commission bonus program. The role also includes a $600 monthly automotive allowance and $0.18 per mile fuel reimbursement through the MOTUS mobile application.

Requirements

• Two years of demonstrated success in outside sales selling similar goods.
• Advanced Excel skills.
• Excellent written and communication skills.
• Strong follow-up skills.
• Highly organized and able to multitask.
• Ability, skills, and knowledge to work effectively from home.
• Professional and polished demeanor.
• Strong desire to succeed and grow financially.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree.

Responsibilities

• Manage and serve current customer accounts across the Illinois and Wisconsin territory.
• Grow sales and expand customer accounts.
• Work independently to determine how best to grow the market.
• Identify solutions that serve both the company and its customers.
• Deliver quality service and reliability to customers.
• Travel throughout Illinois and Wisconsin as needed, including approximately three to five overnight days per month.

Benefits

• Bundled medical coverage through Blue Cross Blue Shield, dental coverage through Aetna, and vision coverage through VSP; new hires receive full access beginning the first day of the month following their hire date.
• 401(k) with matching program starting immediately; the company matches half of the first 5% of annual compensation.
• Eight paid company holidays.
• Vacation: two weeks for 0–5 years of service, three weeks for 5–10 years, four weeks for 10–15 years, and five weeks for 15 or more years.
• Sick time that is not excessive or categorized under special medical leave does not come out of vacation time; salaried employees follow an honor system.
• Tuition reimbursement program.
• Referral program.
• Employee discount.
• Hands-on training and professional development, including ride-alongs, customer visits, and additional product training.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed