Retail Sales Rep

Fortune Brands • Parkersburg, WV

3d • $55,000 - $77,000

About The Position

The Retail Sales Representative role is responsible for maximizing revenue and ensuring customer satisfaction throughout retail locations in the Parkersburg, W Va territory up to Columbus, OH. Key responsibilities include training, coaching, and driving sales revenue across Millwork, In-Home, and Pro sales departments. The Retail Sales Representative will manage account relationships and provide support for the full Fiberon/Therma-Tru/Fypon product line. The ideal candidate will be highly motivated with enhanced multi-tasking abilities, and strong communication, organizational and analytical skills.
YOUR ROLE
The bullet points below reflect roughly 80% of your job. We are a fast-paced company, you may be pulled in a variety of different directions with tasks added or changed.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in business, sales, or a related field preferred (not required).
• Sales experience preferred.
• Background in millwork or decking is a plus.
• Ability to travel overnight 25%–40%.
• Field‑based role requiring regular daily local travel.

Nice To Haves

• Associate’s degree in Sales or Marketing (compensation aligned to scope).
• Understanding of the sales process and sales cycle.
• Strong client and customer relationship skills.
• Experience in building materials preferred.
• Familiarity with quality processes.

Responsibilities

• Grow top-line sales within assigned territory across several product lines.
• Develop a strategic approach to calling on accounts, with a focus on identifying impactful growth opportunities.
• Develop and execute effective sales training programs with a focus on brand differentiators and premium sales growth.
• Take ownership of the territory assigned by building relationships with the key store sales associates and Management.
• Ensure all new and remerchandised stores are set on schedule with appropriate displays, signage, and pricing.
• Drive Pro Business by developing relationships with Retail Pro Associates, partnering with distributor sales teams to call on focus stores and implement focused sales programs, building brand awareness, and participating in retail “Pro-Events.”
• Drive R&R revenue by developing and supporting Retail In-Home Sales Consultants
• Manage a travel and expense budget as appropriate while effectively meeting territory sales goals.
• Build and nurture positive relationships with distributor partners to facilitate achievement of team goals.
• Work cross-functionally to develop and implement sales messaging, new product recommendations, and POP changes.
• Work with Customer Service to facilitate completion of claim inspections and recommend corrective action/resolution.
• Recommend changes to ensure proper in-aisle stock assortment to maximize sales.
• Ensure merchandising standards are being met on each visit.
• Other duties as assigned by leader.

Benefits

• At Fortune Brands, we support the overall health and wellness of our associates by offering comprehensive, competitive benefits that prioritize all aspects of wellbeing and provide flexibility for our teammates’ unique needs. This includes robust health plans, a market-leading 401(k) program with a company contribution, product discounts, flexible time off benefits, adoption benefits, and more. We offer numerous ERGs (Employee Resource Groups) to foster a sense of belonging for all associates.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level