Territory Sales Representative

Job Title: Territory Sales Representative Department: Rust-Oleum Sales Support Reports To: National Account Executive Direct Reports/Manages others: No Rust-Oleum Corporation is a worldwide leader in protective paints and coatings for both home and industry. We offer a wide range of products including decorative fashion paints, durable industrial roof repair coatings and, of course, our famous rust-fighting formula that started it all. Rust-Oleum provides what you need to succeed - Paid training, a company car, car insurance and travel reimbursement, cell phone and laptop. This position is also eligible for bonuses. To thrive, you must be self-motivated and show up every day ready to meet and teach customers and Big Box Home Centers associates about our best-in-class products. Must reside in or around Ann Arbor, MI. *Great Opportunity for Recent College Grad with Retail Experience looking for Career Potential. JOB PURPOSE: The Territory Sales Representative is responsible for selling company products toHome Centersretailors in assigned region of Ann Arbor, MI. Builds and maintains relationships with retail partners in order to sell company products to end-users. RESPONSIBILITIES: Sells company products through building and maintaining relationships with retail partner- Home Centers. Creates awareness and demand for company products. Addresses product and brand specific questions from consumers and store staff. Showcases and promotes products through in-store demonstrations, district events, and contractor events. Provides store assistance with handling customer issues, including providing store management guidance with resolution. Ensures proper promotional placement, adequate POP, proper inventory levels, and effective down stocking Trains retail staff on new and existing company products. Maintains and repairs merchandising displays and sets shelving according to provided planograms. Performs other duties as assigned in the interest of Rust-Oleum. QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience Entry level to 2 years of experience with a basic knowledge of retail merchandising, product promotions, and product demonstrations . Ability to build relationships with a variety of people and communicate in a style that is friendly, relatable, and persuasive. Able to apply company policies and procedures to resolve routine issues. Able to follow standard instructions, practices and procedures in analyzing situations or data Strong organizational ability, attention to detail and follow-up skills Strong time management skills to ensure all assigned locations are visited. Ability to work independently and without immediate supervision Ability to stand for extended periods of time. Able to handle products as appropriate for demonstration purposes. Salary range is $55,000. - $65,000. bonus eligible From big benefits to small, we take care of our associates! Rust-Oleum offers 9.5 paid holidays and one floating holiday per year. You are also eligible to earn three weeks of vacation on an annualized basis. After 30 days of employment, you will be eligible for a benefits package that includes medical, dental, life, disability and business travel insurance, flexible spending accounts, EAP, stock purchases. Associates are 100% vested in the RPM Pension plan after completing five years of service. We also offer a 401(k) plan after three months of employment. Rust-Oleum is an equal opportunity employer. Employment selection and related decisions are made without regard to sex, race, age, disability, religion, national origin, color, or any other protected class #J-18808-Ljbffr The Euclid Chemical Co.