Sales Associate - Central/Western Canada

Benjamin Moore & Co

4d

About The Position

Benjamin Moore & Co. is seeking an ambitious, self-motivated Sales Associate to develop sales experience and product expertise as part of its field sales team. The position begins with a 10–12-week onboarding program covering the paint and coatings industry, products, programs, and services. Training includes working with teams across R&D, Marketing, Sales Operations, Manufacturing and Distribution, Color and Design, and retailer locations; attending product and sales training; taking part in sales and networking events; and applying coatings to learn how to diagnose product-performance issues.

After onboarding, the Sales Associate gradually assumes Territory Representative responsibilities, progressing as they demonstrate the required knowledge and competencies and as a territory becomes available. The role supports territory sales, customer relationships, and business growth. Relocation within a designated region is required when the program concludes and an assigned territory becomes available, usually within 8–12 months of hire. The role may require travel of up to 80%, sometimes overnight.

Requirements

• Very strong verbal, written, and listening communication skills.
• Excellent relationship-management and team-interaction skills.
• Friendly, outgoing, confident, and enthusiastic demeanor.
• Self-starter who is committed to tasks and able to work independently.
• Demonstrated passion for customer service and creating solutions.
• Comfort speaking to small and medium-sized groups in a professional setting.
• Desire to develop sales skills and product knowledge.
• Good computer skills, including Word, Excel, and Outlook, and ability to learn Microsoft Dynamics CRM.
• Strong work ethic and commitment to building a career path.
• Able and willing to relocate within a designated region and to an assigned territory after the Sales Associate program, usually within 8–12 months of hire.
• Available for up to 80% travel, sometimes overnight, for training and other events.
• Valid driver’s license and good driving record.

Nice To Haves

• A four-year college degree, or a combination of four years of college and customer-facing work experience.

Responsibilities

• Learn the paint and coatings industry by working with teams in R&D, Marketing, Sales Operations, Manufacturing and Distribution, Color and Design, and retailer locations.
• Attend internal and external product and sales training, and participate in market-wide selling and professional networking events.
• Apply paints and coatings to various substrates and learn to diagnose and troubleshoot product-performance issues.
• Learn and represent Benjamin Moore’s mission and values as a Brand Ambassador.
• Support Territory Representatives in meeting sales goals by calling on lower-volume customers to sell products and programs.
• Cover assigned territories within the region when needed, including during vacations and short- or long-term leaves of absence.
• Manage temporarily assigned territories, including scheduling, territory organization, and CRM or enterprise systems, to drive sales, increase profitability, and close opportunities.
• Promote customer satisfaction through a consultative, customer-centric approach in a team environment.
• Build customer expertise and trust by combining technical knowledge, business acumen, and thoughtful customer service.
• Develop new business alongside experienced Territory Representatives.
• Continue learning Benjamin Moore’s values and assist with architectural and industrial product training, sales blitzes, promotional campaigns, and other assigned duties.
• Develop sufficient knowledge and competencies to take on Territory Representative responsibilities as opportunities arise.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Registered Retirement Savings Program (RRSP) match.
• Paid time off starting at three weeks of vacation, plus 12 paid holidays.
• Employer-paid life insurance.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Student Loan Repayment Assistance Program for eligible active employees who graduated from an accredited post-secondary educational institution.
• Competitive base salary and eligibility for a performance-based annual raise and bonus.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed