Pro Sales Associate - St. Louis
About The Position
The Pro Sales Associate works in a Home Depot store as a Behr sales specialist, focusing on professional painting contractors and their needs. The associate works independently and with the Pro Desk staff to meet local contractors, build relationships, and provide excellent products and customer service. When contractors come in for paint, the associate helps identify the right products, mixes paint, gathers needed tools and supplies, and gets orders ready quickly so customers can return to work. The role includes supporting the Home Depot Pro Desk, collaborating with Behr outside sales representatives and Home Depot staff, and entering leads and contacts into Salesforce. Work hours vary with peak selling times and may include weekends, holidays, and shifts extending until 7 p.m.
Requirements
- Outgoing personality, positive attitude, approachability, and genuine interest in helping customers.
- Organizational skills and ability to take initiative and help where needed.
- Basic computer skills; ability to use customer management software, with training provided on Salesforce.
- Ability to occasionally lift up to 75 pounds.
- High school diploma or GED equivalent.
Nice To Haves
- Previous computer knowledge or experience.
- Ability to speak a second language, particularly languages spoken by professional contractors.
- Previous paint or sales experience is not required.
Responsibilities
- Introduce yourself to contractors, learn about their businesses and needs, and maintain relationships through follow-up about their jobs and future needs.
- Support the Home Depot Pro Desk and provide service to professional painting contractors visiting the store.
- Work with Behr outside sales representatives to serve customers, including pulling and tinting orders for pickup.
- Help contractors select appropriate products, mix paint, and gather paint tools and supplies so they can leave the store quickly.
- Collaborate professionally and helpfully with Home Depot staff to maintain a mutually beneficial working relationship.
- Enter new leads and contacts into Salesforce.
- Work during peak selling times, which may include weekends, holidays, and shifts extending until 7 p.m.
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
