Pro Sales Associate - St. Louis
About The Position
The Pro Sales Associate works in a Home Depot store as a Behr sales specialist focused on professional painting contractors and their needs. The associate meets contractors, builds and maintains relationships, learns about their businesses and upcoming jobs, and helps them find the right Behr products. Working independently and with Home Depot Pro Desk staff and Behr outside sales representatives, the associate provides a paint-store experience by preparing and tinting orders, gathering related tools and supplies, and helping contractors get in and out of the store efficiently. The role uses Salesforce to record leads and contacts. Behr provides training in paint, sales, and its customer management software; prior paint or sales experience is not required. Work hours vary according to peak selling times and may include weekends, holidays, and shifts extending until 7 p.m. The role occasionally requires lifting up to 75 pounds. A high school diploma or GED equivalent is required.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED equivalent.
- Outgoing personality and positive attitude, with the ability to start conversations with contractors.
- Approachable, organized, and genuinely interested in helping customers.
- Self-starter who is willing to help where needed.
- Basic computer skills; ability to use customer management software, with training provided.
- Ability to occasionally lift up to 75 pounds.
Nice To Haves
- Prior computer knowledge.
- Ability to speak a second language.
- Previous paint or sales experience or knowledge is not required.
Responsibilities
- Support the Home Depot Pro Desk and introduce yourself to contractors.
- Learn about contractors’ businesses and needs, maintain relationships, and follow up about their jobs and future needs.
- Work with Behr outside sales representatives to serve customers visiting the store.
- Pull and tint orders for pickup and collaborate with contractors to provide the right products and related supplies.
- Enter new leads and contacts into Salesforce.
- Work professionally and helpfully with Home Depot staff to maintain a collaborative relationship.
- Help contractors get the products they need and return to work quickly.
Benefits
- Competitive pay and bonus opportunities.
- Accrue 15 paid days off during the first year, plus sick days.
- 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
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
