Outside Sales Representative - Alexandria
About The Position
Behr Paint Company is hiring an Outside Sales Representative to manage a portfolio of professional customers in segments such as residential repaint, commercial painting, and multi-family housing. The representative serves as a product and solutions resource while growing customer accounts and territory sales. Success is measured in part by increased sales and gallon growth. The role involves executing a strategic market plan to target high-potential accounts and using Salesforce CRM to track activity and progress. The representative collaborates with the local Pro Paint Specialist and Territory Sales Representative to help ensure customers receive suitable products at the right time. Work hours vary with peak selling times and include evenings and weekends. The role involves 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 emphasizes inclusion and belonging and is an equal opportunity employer.
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 the use of CRM tools such as Salesforce.
- Excellent customer service and follow-through.
- High school diploma or GED.
- 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; Salesforce training is provided.
- Bachelor’s degree.
- Bilingual skills, especially to support the diverse contractor base.
Responsibilities
- Manage a portfolio of professional customers across residential repaint, commercial painting, and/or multi-family housing segments.
- Build relationships with professional customers, solve problems, and provide product and solution guidance.
- Grow the customer base and sales territory, with sales and gallon growth as measures of success.
- Execute a strategic market plan targeting high-potential accounts.
- Use Salesforce CRM to organize and track progress.
- Collaborate with the local Pro Paint Specialist and Territory Sales Representative to ensure customers receive the right products at the right time.
- Provide customer service and follow through to build long-term customer relationships.
- Travel as needed, 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.
- Additional benefits and perks are available through the company careers site.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
