Business Development Representative (BDR)

Sales Representatives initiate and manage relationships with customers and serve as the point of contact for the Company. This position is responsible for coordinating selling efforts to grow new and incremental sales with the target account list. This includes face‑to‑face calls with key customers, phone calls, and executing targeted selling events. The Business Development Rep is responsible for identifying target accounts by partnering with Sales Representatives on sales calls to help identify ways to deepen business relationships. Heavy prospecting is key in this position and the incumbent will be expected to add new accounts to the target account list and log all contacts and calls with target accounts. This position is also eligible for bonus based on performance and subject to the terms of the Company’s applicable plans. This position is eligible for health benefits, such as medical, dental and vision coverage, Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs), disability coverage, security, retirement and savings benefits, and more. Additional benefits include a generous time‑away‑from‑work package, including personal leave, paid parental leave, medical leave, vacation, holidays, among other benefits. Job duties involve contact with customers, which may include minors; and access to cash and other payment methods, electronic equipment, personal information, store merchandise and other items of value, and such access may be supervised or unsupervised. The Company therefore has determined that a review of criminal history is necessary to protect the business and its operations and reputation and is necessary to protect the safety of the Company’s customers, staff, employees, vendors, contractors, and the general public. Responsibilities Develop a strategy to grow sales and profits to key, opportunity, new and existing customers Effectively build relationships with customers by understanding and supporting their business Conduct product demonstrations to support solutions for the customer Develop working relationships with stores to achieve business goals Generate leads Help determine pricing schedules for quotes, promotions, and negotiations Prepare weekly and monthly reports as required Give sales presentations to a range of prospective clients Coordinate sales efforts with marketing programs Understand and promote company programs Prepare and submit sales contracts for orders Visit clients and potential clients to evaluate needs or promote products and services Maintain client records Answer client questions about terms, products, prices, and availability Minimum Requirements Must be at least eighteen (18) years of age Must be legally authorized to work in the country of employment without needing sponsorship for employment work visa status now or in the future Must have a valid, unrestricted Driver’s License Must have at least a High School diploma or GED Must have at least one (1) year of experience working in a retail, sales, or customer service position Must be willing to work all scheduled hours, which may include evenings and weekends, with or without reasonable accommodation Must be able, with or without reasonable accommodation, to retrieve material from shelves and floor stacks and lift and carry up to 50 lbs. frequently and up to 70 lbs. on occasion Preferred Qualifications Have at least one (1) year of work experience as an Assistant Store or Branch Operations Manager for Sherwin-Williams Have previous work experience conducting outside sales calls Have at least an associate's degree in business, sales, or marketing Have previous work experience selling paint and paint‑related products Have work experience using timekeeping and/or customer relationship management (“CRM”) systems Willingness to relocate for future job opportunities Ability to read, write, comprehend, and communicate in more than one language Ability to read, write, comprehend, and communicate in Spanish Benefits and Compensation Compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case and will impact where actual compensation may fall within the stated wage range. The wage range listed for this role takes into account the wide range of factors considered in making compensation decisions including skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs. The disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled. The wage range, other compensation, and benefits information listed is accurate as of the date of this posting. The Company reserves the right to modify this information at any time, with or without notice, subject to applicable law. Equal Employment Opportunity Sherwin-Williams is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, age, pregnancy, genetic information, creed, marital status or any other consideration prohibited by law or by contract. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws including with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act where applicable. As a VEVRAA Federal Contractor, Sherwin-Williams requests state and local employment services delivery systems to provide priority referral of Protected Veterans. Please be aware, Sherwin-Williams recruiting team members will never request a candidate to provide a payment, ask for financial information, or sensitive personal information like national identification numbers, date of birth, or bank account numbers during the application process. #J-18808-Ljbffr