Area Manager - Washington State

Job Title: Washington State Area Manager Location Washington, Idaho and Oregon (Field Sales) Department: Rust-Oleum US Sales Reports To: West Zone Manager 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. As an Area Manager, the candidate will be responsible for driving sales and represent Rust-Oleum's vast portfolio of products to customers within the assigned geographic territory. Territory to include Washington, Idaho and Oregon. Travel accounts for 40-50%. *Ideally candidates will reside in or near Seattle, Spokane, Yakima or Portland Area. Job Duties: * Responsible for increasing sales within the assigned dealer/retailer customer base through our strategic category management process. * Identify customer needs to facilitate product and planogram recommendations through our category management process. * Develop and follow a comprehensive time and territory management plan to maximize coverage and efficiently manage expenses.

• Utilize Go Canvas CRM tool to track calls and progress
• Provide merchandising, pricing, and promotional support to the dealer base.
• Attend Grand-openings, in-store events as needed
• Attend industry trade shows as needed
• Work with internal and external customers to meet all commitments and

deadlines. * The ability to use all Microsoft Office products to analyze data, communicate with customers, and make profitable recommendations to internal and external customers.

• Achieve profitable quarterly sales objectives and goals.
• Able to climb a ladder and do physical activities as required by the

position. Requirements:

• 1 - 3 years of previous outside sales experience
• Associate or bachelor’s degree in a business-related field and/or equivalent

work experience preferred. * Previous retail account selling experience is strongly desired, and Hardware Co-Op experience is a plus.

• Outstanding oral and written communication skills
• Self-starter able to manage own time, schedule, and sales territory, with a

proven ability to multitask. * Ability to work and travel within assigned territory 40-50% of the time. Periodic evening and weekend hours are required for trade shows and customer events.

• Proven history of exceptional follow-up skills.
• Proven history of working with diverse customer base.
• Ability to understand and carry out instructions furnished in written or oral

format. * Self-starter able to manage own time, schedule, and assigned accounts as well as the proven ability to multitask * Ability to analyze territory performance reports and develop sales territory business plans. * Ability to analyze problems, collect data, establish facts, draw valid conclusions, and write reports to communicate the information. * Must possess a valid driver's license and maintain a motor vehicle record within acceptable limits as prescribed by Rust-Oleum.

• Bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply.
• Strong understanding of Microsoft Teams, Excel, Power BI, SAP, and CRM

(salesforce) Salary Range: $65,000 - $80,000, bonus eligible *Company furnished car & cell phone From big benefits to small, we take care of our associates! 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 and vacation/sick days/parental leave. We also offer a 401(k) plan after three months of employment. Associates are vested in the RPM Pension plan after completing five years of service. Rust-Oleum offers 9 paid holidays and one floating holiday per year. You are also eligible to earn three weeks of vacation on an annualized basis. 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