Dealer Sales Representative

Description The Dealer Sales Representative reporting to the Senior Regional Sales Manager services existing customer accounts and finds opportunities for growth within the sales territory. Through relationship management with retail store personnel, along with key decision makers at the corporate level offices, you will provide beneficial sales support that will help them grow their business with the Pittsburgh Paints Company. You will work remotely/on the road based in and around the Michigan market.

Key Responsibilities:

Facilitate product recommendations (application, performance, training, and color).Service existing customer accounts and find opportunities for growth within the sales territory.

Develop account planning strategies, sales opportunities, accounts with growth potential, and understand existing business and the segments they serve.

Use Customer Relationship Manager tool to handle accounts, maintain call logs and contact info, run reports, etc.

Analyze territory performance and develop sales territory business plans.

Use initiative in handling customer problems, complaints and warranty issues to resolve in a timely manner.

Prioritize/conduct dealer/end-user education and product information seminars.

Qualifications:

3+ years of sales experience.

Minimum education High School Diploma, Bachelor's degree in business related field strongly preferred.

Outstanding interpersonal, communication, negotiating and presentation skills are required.

Coatings or building industry related knowledge is preferred.

Must possess a valid Driver's License with clean driving record.

PPC Participates in a Fixed and Variable Rate (FAVR) program. With FAVR, you drive your own car and receive tax-free reimbursements that cover both fixed costs (like insurance) and variable costs (like gas), giving you more choice and equity in your vehicle.

Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without employment-based visa sponsorship (now or in the future). This includes H-1B, L-1, TN, O-1, E-3, H-1B1, F-1, J-1, OPT, CPT or any other employment-based visas). Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with DisabilitiesThis employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.