Pro Sales Associate – Bradenton
About The Position
Behr Paint Company is hiring a Pro Sales Associate to work in a Home Depot store, supporting professional painting contractors and their specific needs. The associate will build relationships with local contractors, learn about their businesses, and follow up on current and future job needs. Working independently and alongside the Home Depot Pro Desk staff, Behr outside sales representatives, and Home Depot employees, the associate will provide a paint-store experience and helpful, efficient service. This includes recommending appropriate products, mixing and tinting paint, preparing orders and related tools, and helping contractors get back to work quickly. No previous paint or sales experience is required; Behr will provide training. Work hours vary with peak selling times and may include weekends, holidays, and shifts extending until 7 p.m.
Requirements
- Outgoing personality and a positive attitude.
- Approachable and organized, with a genuine interest in helping customers.
- Self-starter who can identify where help is needed.
- Basic computer skills; the ability to learn and use customer management software is required.
- High school diploma or GED equivalent.
- Ability to occasionally lift up to 75 pounds.
- Willingness to work hours that vary with peak selling times, potentially including weekends, holidays, and shifts extending until 7 p.m.
Nice To Haves
- Prior computer knowledge or experience.
- Ability to speak a second language, particularly useful when serving professional contractors.
- Paint or sales experience is not required; training is provided.
Responsibilities
- Introduce yourself to contractors and develop relationships by learning about their businesses and needs.
- Maintain contractor relationships and follow up about their jobs and future needs.
- Support the Home Depot Pro Desk and collaborate with Behr outside sales representatives and Home Depot staff.
- Assist professional customers with selecting products that meet their needs.
- Pull, mix, tint, and prepare paint orders for pickup, along with requested paint tools and supplies.
- Enter new leads and contacts into Salesforce.
- Provide professional, helpful service and facilitate customers’ visits so they can return to work quickly.
Benefits
- Competitive pay and bonus opportunities.
- 15 paid days off in the first year, plus sick days.
- 401(k) retirement plan with a 4% match.
- Competitive health plans for individuals and families.
- Additional benefits and perks are listed 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
