Outside Sales Rep, CA 232.26

Outside Sales Representative, CA

The Outside Sales Representative [OSR] is responsible for managing a diverse territory including the customers and prospects assigned to it by partnering with contractors to sell paint products, sundries and equipment. The successful OSR will work closely with customers not only to be a valued supplier, but also as a business partner, aiding the customer in growing and developing that customer's business. The resulting relationship is quite unique.

OSRs support and are supported by local stores and operations servicing the full spectrum of painting contractors, general contractors, maintenance painters and organizations, and the retail market.

Essential roles and responsibilities include establishing and maintaining good working relationships with Dunn-Edwards clients in the territory, demonstrating a commitment to being a business partner, creating strategies to increase sales and grow margin, driving territory and market share growth through aggressive hunting techniques, working every account in the book of business, and cooperating with all departments within the company.

Are you confident, assertive, and motivated to succeed? Flexible and excited by a fast-paced, diverse work environment? Known for your responsiveness and excellent customer service? Able to function well autonomously and as a team member? Proud of your hands-on, high work ethic approach? A skilled problem solver, short-term & long-term? Highly effective at managing your time? PC proficient in a Windows environment?

There are no subordinate supervisors reporting to this position. There are no non-supervisory employees reporting directly to this position.

Education and/or experience: Level 6: Bachelor's degree (B.A., B.S., B.E.) from an accredited four-year college or university; or one to two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Language skills: Level 4: Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or government regulations; ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals; ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers and the general public.

Mathematical skills: Level 3: Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, percentages, and profitability; the ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.

Reasoning ability: Level 4: Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists; ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagrammatic, or schedule form; ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.

Certificates, licenses, registrations: A valid driver's license for the primary state in which the employee is working and the ability to drive 50-75% of the work day. Valid insurance consistent with the requirements of the Company's current vehicle expense reimbursement program.

Additional information: Good organization and time management skills; good oral and written communication skills; minimal travel within the United States; good working knowledge of MS Office applications.

Compensation: Commission plus bonus based on identified KPIs.

This job description should not be construed to imply that the above functions are the entire standard of the position. As an employee, the individual shall follow and complete any other instructions related to duties, which may be required by a superior.

Physical demands of essential job functions: Store and outside sales positions may have physical requirements that include, but are not limited to: lifting of items, use of electronic equipment, driving a motor vehicle, climbing ladders, walking on uneven surfaces, interactions with customers, standing for long periods of time, use of a respirator.

This job description is subject to change, at which time your job responsibilities may change accordingly.

Dunn-Edwards is an Equal Opportunity Employer, M/F/D/V.