Sales Rep Job Bradenton area,Florida USA,Sales

Who We Are

Florida Paints is a family‑owned paint manufacturing company that is committed to providing exceptional paint for southern climates, proudly delivered by knowledgeable people. We manufacture and distribute architectural paints, coatings and associated products to professional and retail customers through a statewide network of company owned locations.

Florida Paints is a values‑driven organization that believes our team members are the key factor in our success. We offer our team members the full suite of benefits, which includes:

Medical Insurance
Telemedicine and Virtual Mental Health
Dental & Vision Insurance
Health Savings Accounts with Company Match
Life & Disability Insurance
Accident & Critical Illness Coverage
Identity Theft Protection
401(k) Matching
Paid Time Off
Community Service Time Off
Birthday PTO
Parental Leave
So much more!

Summary

Represents Florida Paints and stores to existing and prospective customers, i.e. contractors, builders, condo associations. Develops business to both existing and potential new customer base.

Duties & Responsibilities

To be familiar with the Florida Paints’ product offerings in a reasonable time frame.

To be able to specify said products to distributors, contractors and architects and any end user. Updates and product information will be provided by the company.

Compiles lists of prospective customers for use as sales leads, based on information from newspapers, business directories, industry ads, trade shows, internet web sites, and other sources.

Travels throughout assigned territory to call on regular and prospective customers to solicit orders, or talks with customers by phone.

Displays or demonstrates product, using samples or catalog, and emphasizes salable features.

Works with management to obtain quote prices and credit terms for customers.

Estimates date of delivery to customer, based on knowledge of own firm's production and delivery schedules.

Prepares reports of business transactions and keeps expense accounts.

Works with inside sales representatives to keep account activities and literature up to date.

Develops and maintains relationships with purchasing contacts.

Investigates and resolves customer problems.

Assist store manager with other duties, as needed.

Requirements Competencies

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

Must be willing to work all scheduled hours and required overtime, which may include occasional evenings and weekends.
Industry or related industrial knowledge
Proven results in selling and relationship building in retail operations and contractor segment sales
PC literate, analytical, time management/prioritization skills
Excellent oral and written presentation skills.
Ability to build relationships with and influence a wide array of personality types from diverse backgrounds
Highly flexible; able to work on multiple projects simultaneously while meeting deadlines
Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills. Must be able to handle confidential information with complete confidence of management
Strong interpersonal skills needed when interacting with external and internal personnel.

Education & Qualifications

High School Diploma
College degree preferred, but not necessary
2 - 3 years’ outside sales experience
Paint and Coatings experience a plus
Must be able to successfully pass a criminal background check and drug test
Must have a valid driver’s license with great driving record
Must pass background and drug testing as required by federal and/or state department(s) of transportation regulations.

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

The employee must be able to travel in a vehicle for long periods of time. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50-75 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Florida Paints provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics.

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