Account Associate

Description

• Support all field roles in meeting their sales goals by targeting customers to sell in products and programs.
• Manage and produce reports and tools based on field sales needs to support administrative, sales, and management processes. Liaise with HQ contacts when additional resources are required.
• Apply paints and coatings to various substrates and learn how to diagnose and troubleshoot product performance issues.
• Support Training Team by assisting in architectural and industrial product training.
• Learn and stay current on all aspects of the paint and coatings industry by working alongside professionals in R&D, Marketing, Sales Operations, Manufacturing & Distribution, Color and Design, and independent retailer locations.
• Attend internal and external product and sales training.
• Participate in market-wide selling events and professional networking events, including managing special events or hospitality functions as directed by the RSD.

Requirements

• Must be available for up to 25% travel, sometimes overnight, to attend training and other events.
• Strong work ethic with a commitment to building a career path.
• Minimum 1 year of administrative or support sales experience supporting fast paced operations.
• Frequent use of hands and fingers for typing, writing, and handling documents.
• Good computer skills (Word, Excel, Outlook); position will require that the candidate learn to use Microsoft Dynamics CRM platform.
• Must be able and willing to work onsite within a designated region (to be identified during the interview process); relocation not required for candidates already residing in the area.
• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk working on a computer
• A four-year college degree preferred, or a combination of college and customer-facing work experience.
• Very strong verbal, written, and listening communication skills.
• Demonstrated passion for servicing customers and creating solutions.
• Comfortable speaking in front of small to medium-sized groups in a professional setting.
• Valid driver's license and a good driving record.
• Excellent relationship management and team interaction skills.
• Ability to lift up to 15 lbs. occasionally (e.g. files, boxes of documents)
• Bilingual a plus.

Benefits

• 401 (k) match
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employer-paid life insurance
• PTO starting at 3 weeks' vacation + (7) paid holidays and (5) personal days

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance