Automotive Fleet- Sales Representative

Job Title

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

Collect reliable customer/territory information and estimate individual customer potential. Conduct competitive product comparisons and identify current competitors' strengths and weaknesses and S-W's competitive advantage. Make sales calls to prospective and existing customers. Through the sales process, identify the customer's needs and develop solutions to objectives in order to profitably grow sales. Develop a regular sales call schedule to ensure that the needs and expectations of the customer are met. Familiarize self with all products, including their application and preparation, in the Sherwin-Williams Automotive line. Develop a strategy to grow sales & profits to key, opportunity, new and existing customer and identify items or product categories that require specific attention in support of this strategy. Maintain a discipline in pre-call planning daily and weekly activity to ensure that time is maximized. Conduct sales calls accordingly, occasionally in conjunction with servicing customers. Determine where customer is in the overall Sales Process and what steps are necessary to move the process along. Conduct product demos to assist in selling/marketing of automotive refinishing products. Obtain information necessary to open a new account and communicate to credit office. Access product/technical information to support customers' application requirements. Complete expense reports on a timely basis. Identify sources of sales leads and follow through on leads provided by store/branch personnel as appropriate. Understand servicing branch's strengths and weaknesses and communicate effectively with staff members to ensure that commitments made are within the store's capabilities. Identify potential opportunities/issues and work with Zone Manager to support positive outcome. Handle customer complaints within lines of authority and manage process to resolution. Identify ways to deepen the business relationship with your customers. Enlist input from Branch Manager and/or Area Sales Manager on strategies and opportunities in marketplace. Schedule periodic sales/technical meetings and conduct these meetings in proficient manner. Assist Auto Branch in resolution of product supply problems. Conduct customer surveys. Make delivery of product as needed ensuring customer's quality and service expectations are met.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements: Must be at least 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 (e.g., OPT, CPT, H1B, EB-1,etc.) Must have at least a High School Diploma or GED Must have a valid unrestricted Driver's License Must have one (1) year of working experience in sales 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 experience in the paint and coatings industry Have at least two (2) years' experience working in outside sales Have bachelor's degree or higher Have one (1) year of experience with Microsoft Office Suite: Excel, Word, Access and Power Point Have one (1) year of experience utilizing a Customer Retention Management System (CRM) Have one (1) year of experience conducting product demos TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS : (TIME SPENT AWAY FROM HOME OR OTHER TYPICAL OFFICE LOCATION) 75%

About Us

At Sherwin-Williams, our purpose is to inspire and improve the world by coloring and protecting what matters. Our paints, coatings and innovative solutions make the places and spaces in our world brighter and stronger. Your skills, talent and passion make it possible to live this purpose, and for customers and our business to achieve great results. Sherwin-Williams is a place that takes its stability, growth and momentum and translates it to possibility for our people. Our people are behind the strength of our success, and we invest and support you in:

Life with rewards, benefits and the flexibility to enhance your health and well-being Career with opportunities to learn, develop new skills and grow your contribution Connection with an inclusive team and commitment to our own and broader communities It's all here for you... let's Create Your Possible

At Sherwin-Williams, part of our mission is to help our employees and their families live healthier, save smarter and feel better. This starts with a wide range of world-class benefits designed for you. From retirement to health care, from total well-being to your daily commuteit matters to us. A general description of benefits offered can be found at Click on "Candidates" to view benefit offerings that you may be eligible for if you are hired as a Sherwin-Williams employee.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Job Info

Job Identification 2622446

Job Category Sales

Posting Date 09/01/2026, 08:18 PM

Apply Before 09/09/2026, 04:00 AM

Locations USA FL Tampa 9201

Employment Category Full-time regular

Relocation Package Yes, Within Company Policy

Salary Frequency Annually

Minimum Salary 61,310.08

Maximum Salary 79,727.17