Pro Sales Associate - Boca Raton
About The Position
This role is for a Pro Paint Specialist working in a Home Depot store, focusing on the unique needs of professional painting contractors. The specialist will build relationships with local pros, introduce them to Behr products, and provide exceptional customer service. This includes understanding their needs, recommending the right products, mixing paint, and ensuring a quick and efficient checkout process, aiming to provide a "paint store experience" within the Home Depot environment. The position is described as a perfect starting point for a career in sales, with training provided for all necessary skills and product knowledge.
Requirements
- Basic computer skills are necessary to use customer management software.
- A high school diploma or GED equivalent is required.
- Occasional lifting of up to 75 lbs.
Nice To Haves
- Previous experience or knowledge in paint or sales is not required.
- Prior computer knowledge is a plus.
- Bilingual knowledge is a bonus, as many professional contractors speak a second language.
Responsibilities
- Work in a Home Depot store as a sales specialist focusing on professional painting contractors.
- Meet and form relationships with local pros who rely on Behr for products and customer service.
- Build relationships with pros in the store, even when they are shopping for other items.
- Collaborate with outside sales reps and provide a "red carpet" experience for contractors sent by reps.
- Assist contractors by getting the right products for their needs, mixing paint, and collecting any necessary sundry paint tools.
- Ensure contractors are processed quickly to allow them to return to work.
- Make professional customers feel like they had a paint store experience.
- Support the Home Depot Pro Desk and introduce yourself to contractors.
- Get to know contractors, their business, and their needs.
- Maintain relationships and follow up regarding their jobs and future needs.
- Work closely with Behr's outside sales reps.
- Take care of customers when they come into the store, including pulling and tinting orders for pick up.
- Work closely with the Home Depot staff, acting as a professional and helpful vendor.
- Enter new leads and contacts into Salesforce, the customer relationship management tool.
Benefits
- Competitive pay and bonus opportunities.
- Accrue 15 paid days off the first year.
- 401(k) retirement plan with 4% match.
- Competitive health plans for individuals and families.
- Comprehensive list of benefits and perks available at behr.com/careers.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
