Outside Sales Representative - Denver
About The Position
Behr Paint Company is seeking an Outside Sales Representative in Denver to build relationships with professional customers, solve problems, grow a customer base, and close sales. The representative owns a portfolio of professional customers across segments such as residential repaint, commercial painting, and multi-family housing, serving as a trusted expert who helps customers find the right solutions while growing the territory. The role involves executing a strategic market plan focused on high-potential accounts and tracking progress in Salesforce CRM. The representative collaborates with a local Pro Paint Specialist and Territory Sales Representative to ensure customers receive appropriate products at the right time. Sales growth and increased gallon volume are key measures of success. Work hours vary according to peak selling times and include evenings and weekends. The role requires travel, including occasional overnight stays. Behr Paint Company, founded in 1947, manufactures paints, primers, decorative finishes, stains, surface preparation, and application products for do-it-yourselfers and professionals. The company is committed to quality, innovation, value, and an inclusive workplace where team members can contribute their perspectives.
Requirements
- Track record of successful selling abilities.
- Strong communication, relationship-building, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work independently and thrive in a team environment.
- Computer skills, including use of CRM tools such as Salesforce; training is provided.
- Excellent customer service and follow-through to build long-term relationships.
- High school diploma or GED required.
- Valid driver's license and willingness to travel, including occasional overnight stays.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in the home creation or improvement industry.
- Digital fluency.
- Bachelor's degree.
- Bilingual skills, especially for working with the diverse contractor base.
Responsibilities
- Own and grow a portfolio of professional customers across residential repaint, commercial painting, or multi-family housing segments.
- Build customer relationships, identify needs, solve problems, and recommend appropriate products and solutions.
- Execute a strategic market plan targeting high-potential accounts.
- Track account and sales progress using Salesforce CRM.
- Collaborate with the local Pro Paint Specialist and Territory Sales Representative to coordinate customer needs and product availability.
- Drive sales and gallon growth.
- Travel to customer locations, including occasional overnight stays.
Benefits
- Accrue 15 paid vacation days during the first year, plus sick days.
- Vehicle expense reimbursement.
- 401(k) retirement plan with a 4% match.
- Annual retirement profit-sharing payments.
- Competitive health plans for individuals and families.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
