This position is responsible for developing relationships with the Residential Interior Designer/Decorator/Architect to convert competitive paint brand preference, increase product and color specification that will result in gallon and sales growth for the Residential Repaint Market within a specified territory.
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.
1. Client Relationship Development & Management
• Document Residential Interior Designers’/Decorators’/Architects’ information in the database.
• Develop a call routine to convert designers from competitive brands.
• Identify opportunity accounts and preferred paint brands.
• Maintain an accurate and updated client database.
• Gather leads from designers and distribute them to the appropriate sales personnel.
2. Product Education & Specification Support
• Educate designers on Sherwin-Williams’ premium paint products and their benefits.
• Guide designers in specifying the right Sherwin-Williams product for their clients’ needs.
• Utilize internal resources and employees to provide technical assistance and samples.
• Host CEU events and other functions to promote the brand.
3. Cross-Functional Collaboration
• Interface with District, Division, and Group colleagues to foster collaboration.
• Work with stores and Residential Repaint Representatives to gather leads from painters.
• Share competitive insights with management regarding the designer/architect market.
4. Community & Industry Engagement
• Provide color tools and identify presentation opportunities at local interior design schools.
• Support local design organizations (e.g., ASID) through participation in meetings, tradeshows, and committees.
5. Strategic Planning & Reporting
• Develop and implement strategies to achieve goals and manage time effectively.
• Provide monthly dashboards and submit biweekly Concur expense reports.
• Direct control of building relationships with Residential Interior Designers/Decorators/Architects.
• Direct control over the distribution of color tools, product information as well as other marketing materials to
Residential Interior Designers/Decorators/Architects.
• Direct control of planning and conducting Educational Seminars for Residential Interior
Designers/Decorators/Architects as well as local Interior Design Schools.
• Direct control of expenses relating to daily activities and special events not to exceed $300 without manager’s
approval.
• Direct control of partnership with District Residential Repaint Reps facilitating the exchange of Residential
Interior Designer/Decorator/Architects and Residential Painter leads.
• Direct control of communication to District Management teams updating on design activities, competitive
brands, and market conditions.
Required:
Preferred:
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
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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 commute—it matters to us. A general description of benefits offered can be found at http://www.myswbenefits.com/. 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.
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