Retail Sales Specialist

TAMKO Careers • Chicago, IL

33d • Remote

About The Position

TAMKO is seeking Retail Sales Specialists to be based remotely in Chicago, Detroit and St. Louis. The Retail Sales Specialist drives TAMKO’s growth in the retail roofing market by managing key partnerships with major big-box retailers and building strong engagement among local contractors. This role combines strategic account management, field training, and data-driven sales execution to increase TAMKO product awareness, sales conversion, and brand loyalty from shelf to jobsite. Essential Job Functions To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Other duties may also be assigned.

Requirements

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, or related field preferred.
• Experience: 3–5 years in sales, account management, or channel development within building materials or home improvement retail.
• Proven success supporting national or regional retail accounts (e.g., Lowe’s, The Home Depot, Menards).
• Skills and Competencies Technical Skills: Salesforce CRM, retailer data portals, Microsoft Excel.
• Soft Skills: Relationship management, negotiation, presentation, and collaboration.
• Analytical Skills: Sales analysis, forecasting, and ROI evaluation.
• Personal Traits: Self-motivated, organized, and results-oriented with a growth mindset.
• Travel and Work Environment Approximately 40% of overnight travel within the assigned region, including store visits, trade events, and retail partner meetings.
• Must hold a valid driver’s license and maintain an acceptable driving record.

Nice To Haves

• Experience driving contractor engagement and loyalty programs strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Retail Account Leadership Serve as TAMKO’s primary field contact for the assigned big-box retail partner’s regional and store-level teams.
• Collaborate on regional sales plans, promotional calendars, merchandising initiatives, and product mix optimization.
• Monitor sales trends, inventory levels, and category performance to provide actionable insights and growth recommendations.
• Support business reviews and joint planning sessions to align TAMKO and retail partner objectives.
• Contractor Engagement & Channel Growth Develop and implement strategies to drive TAMKO product adoption among small to mid-sized roofing contractors purchasing through retail.
• Build strong local contractor relationships through in-store events, product demonstrations, and training sessions.
• Partner with marketing and sales teams to increase participation in loyalty, rebate, and certification programs.
• Implement and manage lead generation and follow-up processes to convert prospects into active TAMKO users.
• Field Enablement & Training Collaborate with retail field teams and store associates to enhance product knowledge and selling confidence.
• Conduct in-store and virtual product training sessions to strengthen associate and contractor engagement.
• Ensure merchandising standards, displays, and sample materials are maintained for strong retail presentation.
• Represent TAMKO at regional trade events to strengthen brand presence and generate qualified leads.
• Market Intelligence & Reporting Track and report weekly sales, promotional results, contractor engagement metrics, and ROI of retail initiatives.
• Use CRM and retailer data systems to identify opportunities for incremental growth and targeted follow-up.
• Monitor competitor activity, pricing, and market trends to maintain TAMKO’s competitive position.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration Work closely with Marketing, Operations, and Supply Chain to ensure accurate forecasting and timely promotions.
• Provide feedback to Product Management and Marketing on contractor needs, trends, and competitive activity.
• Coordinate with other TAMKO staff to ensure alignment between retail and distribution channel strategies.

Benefits

• In addition to competitive wages, TAMKO offers a comprehensive benefits package, including Group Health and Life Insurance, Vision and Dental Insurance, a Flexible Benefits Plan, a 401(k) Retirement Plan with company match, a Profit Sharing Retirement Plan, and other valuable benefits.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees