Account Manager / Outside Sales Representative - Northwest Arkansas - Bentonville, AR

Account Manager/ Sales Representative

Store hours: 7:00 am to 5:00 pm, Monday - Friday and 8:00 am - 4:00 pm Saturday. Closed on Sundays! Flexible Scheduling!

Paint and Coatings Industry experience is desired.

Job Purpose/Duties:

• Tasked with the responsibility of servicing customers and developing sales in a designated territory.
• Establish new accounts by discovering business opportunities and calling on new customers.
• Give product recommendations, application instructions, and quote competitive pricing on coatings for the architectural, commercial, and industrial fields.
• Place orders on behalf of customers and follow up to ensure that orders have been completed promptly.
• Work with Store Manager and other store employees to ensure customer needs are met or exceeded.
• Maintain regular contact with customers to understand needs and identify business opportunities.
• Resolve customer complaints by investigating problems and developing solutions.
• Ensure all internal reporting is completed in a timely fashion with correct information.
• Regularly communicate with Regional Sales Management regarding the status and progress of accounts.
• Encourage and develop a team culture with store team members.
• Actively establish and build strong relationships with external and internal partners.
• Other duties as assigned by the Regional Sales Management Team.

Company Tools: Company Vehicle, Laptop & Cell Phone

Compensation: To be determined based on sales and paint coatings industry experience.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:

• Bilingual (English / Spanish) preferred but not required
• Must be a Self-Starter and punctual

• Strong desire to achieve top results with a positive “can-do” demeanor

• Ability to multitask, prioritize and manage time efficiently
• Excellent Verbal/Written Communication Skills
• Outstanding interpersonal and customer service skills
• Territory Management Experience is a plus

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to negotiate and close deals
• Ability to excel at Product Knowledge, Presentation Skills, and Building Client Relationships
• Commitment to ethical behavior and willingness to adhere to company policies
• Able to pass a drug screen and background and MVR check
• Must have a valid driver's license and a clean driving record
• Must be able to drive the company vehicle

Spectrum Paint Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer.