Salesperson - Full-Time Retail

Retail Sales Representative IApplylocations: Bakersfield, CAtime type: No matter what role, tenure, or track, under this roof you are empowered to be there for your teammates, your customers, and especially your community. Team Summary** Sales Career with Growth Potential - Join GAF as a Retail Sales Representative! Are you ready to step into a role with an industry leader that not only challenges you but also offers a path filled with learning and growth opportunities? If you’re eager to dive into the building materials sales and marketing world, we have the perfect opportunity waiting for you! No matter what role, tenure, or track, under this roof you are empowered to be there for your teammates, your customers, and especially your community. Job Summary** We're a driven and supportive team focused on revolutionizing the sales and marketing strategies within the home improvement retail industry. As a key contributor to our growth strategy, you will play a pivotal role in driving sales and profitability for key accounts, including both new and existing contractors. Additionally, you will be responsible for fostering strong relationships with our large national retail partners to ensure long-term success. If you are passionate about building strategic partnerships and driving business growth, we invite you to join us on this exciting journey! As our Outside Retail Sales Representative, you'll be the heartbeat of our sales efforts, ensuring the seamless flow and sale of GAF products across national retail stores. Your mission is to educate, promote, and drive the growth of our brand, making an impact that you can be proud of. -- It's a stepping stone to a career filled with possibilities. Analyze performance to identify successes, areas for improvement, and strategic opportunities to help clients stay ahead of competitors.* Prospect, own, and develop leads through the sales funnel, turning potential Contractor opportunities into wins, through value-selling the benefits of GAF products, tools & resources.* Overcome objections and convert hurdles into growth opportunities, while selling the GAF value proposition.* Educate customers on products and market trends through meetings and store visits.* Work with Retail Outside selling teams to establish trust and support as the expert in roofing when working with them or their customers on large projects* Build instant rapport with clients through strong communication and diplomacy.* The Field Sales Representative will train individuals or small groups within the Big Box stores (Home Depot & Lowe’s) with an emphasis on general product knowledge, application techniques, and best practices.* Strategic Insights: Utilize Salesforce and Tableau to compile insightful reports to strategize next steps, identifying opportunities to go above and beyond.* Network & Advise: Become a trusted advisor by continuously networking, both with existing customers and potential new ones. Build strong relationships with contractors and customers, becoming their go-to advisor.* Develop meaningful relationships with a wide network, from in-store retail management teams to contractors, becoming their go-to consultant. This position will develop and maintain close working relationships with the Retail Sales Service Manager, Pro Retail Specialist, GAF Territory Sales Managers, Big Box home improvement retail management teams, inside and outside pro associates, merchandising teams, and store associates.* This position will partner closely with internal stakeholders to provide the best service to our customers and contractors.**Diploma or General Education Degree (GED) Required* Bachelor’s Degree Preferred* Experience: 1+ years of customer facing experience and proficient in building strong relationships with various stakeholders* Skills: Proven time management abilities; proficient in Google Suite and MS Office* Attributes: Highly motivated, independent, and possessing a strong desire for advancement within roofing sales.* Travel & Mobility: Ability to travel daily within your assigned territory. Some overnight travel required, varying by region* Valid driver’s license required**Qualifications Preferred*** Experience in the building materials industry is a plus* Bachelor’s Degree preferred, but a keen interest and motivation to grow in sales are equally valued* Experience with SalesForce and Tableau is a bonus* Bilingual is a plus**Travel Requirements:** Ability to travel 50-70% within assigned territoryBase salary and/or rate of pay ranges listed are exclusive of fringe benefits and potential bonuses. Total Cash Compensation Range: $70,400-$96,800 (inclusive of base salary and an annualized commission target).**We offer a wide range of health insurance options that include medical, dental, and vision for you and your family. Our Family-Building benefits support the many different journeys to fertility and parenthood. Our robust 401K plan includes an employer match contribution with your pre-tax and/or Roth contributions. Other exciting programs and perks are available to help employees achieve work-life balance, including (but not limited to) a wellness program, free financial coaching, a referral program, and product rebates when purchased for an employee’s primary residence. We offer internal training programs and courses, as well as a generous tuition reimbursement program. GAF complies with federal, state, and local disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact HR Services at 833-HR-XPERT.We offer competitive salary, benefits, 401k, and vacation packages for all full time permanent positions. We are committed to equal employment opportunity on the basis of each candidate's qualifications, experience, and merit, without regard to race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or Veteran status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know. S. without need for employer sponsored visa (work permit).### Our communities help give our work meaning and the products we manufacture help protect what matters most. The shingles help to shelter the families living in the homes in our towns. The TPO helps protect what is under that hospital’s roof. In addition to quality products, we make sure they are installed by quality craftsmen and women. The full GAF portfolio of solutions is supported by an extensive national network of factory-certified contractors.GAF continues to be the leader in quality and offers comprehensive warranty protection on its products and systems. Our success is driven by a commitment to empowering our people to deliver advanced quality and purposeful innovation and the desire to protect what matters most.

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