Dedicated Marine-Sales Representative, Protective & Marine

Sherwin-Williams; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A major coatings provider is seeking a Business Development Representative in Vancouver to drive sales growth in the Protective & Marine market. This role requires at least 1+ years of business-to-business sales experience and a strong understanding of coatings industry dynamics. Key responsibilities include prospecting new business, managing existing accounts, and conducting product demonstrations. The candidate must have excellent communication skills and be able to work independently. Competitive compensation and benefit offerings are provided.

Benefits

Comprehensive health care benefits

Retirement savings option

Flexible work conditions

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Must have a valid state issued driver's license.
• Must be legally authorized to work without sponsorship.
• Experience in conducting outside sales calls.
• Demonstrated knowledge of market dynamics in the coatings industry.

Responsibilities

• Prospect new business and make sales calls to existing accounts.
• Develop a strategy to grow business with customers.
• Conduct product demos to support the selling process.
• Collect reliable customer/territory information.
• Manage customer complaints within lines of authority.

Skills

Business to business sales experience

Knowledge of Protective & Marine products

Excellent communication skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Bachelor's degree in a technical/business field

Tools

Sales excellence methods

Job description

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
It’s all here for you… let’s Create Your Possible

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 https://www.benefitscentre.ca/sherwin/. Click on “Candidates” to view benefit offerings that you may be eligible for if you are hired as a Sherwin‑Williams employee.

This posting is for an existing vacancy.

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.

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.

Please be aware, Sherwin‑Williams recruiting team members will never request a candidate to provide a payment, ask for financial information, or sensitive personal information like national identification numbers, date of birth, or bank account numbers during the application process.

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Must have a valid state issued driver's license.
• Must be legally authorized to work in country of employment without sponsorship for employment visa status.
• Must be able to retrieve material from shelves and floor stacks and carry up to 50 lbs.
• Must have a high school diploma or equivalent.

Minimum Qualifications

• 1+ years business to business sales experience.
• Prefer experience as a Commercial Branch Manager or Sales Rep with proven successful sales performance in a large territory; or comparable non‑SW industry Sales Rep experience.
• Ability to travel (occasionally overnight) as needed
• Ability to maintain a discipline in pre‑call planning daily and monthly activity to ensure time is maximized and the territory SherPlan is being executed.
• Demonstrated knowledge in the Protective & Marine products, Industrial Flooring products, and application methods, market dynamics and trends in the coatings industry.
• Knowledge of and capable of using sales excellence methods in sales calls and time management.
• Ability to evaluate growth and improvement opportunities and establish a strategic direction taking into consideration resources, constraints, and organizational values.
• Experience and proven success in conducting outside sales calls on commercial and wholesale accounts to build new business and increase existing business.

Preferred Qualifications

• 3+ years of business to business sales experience in the coatings industry.
• Demonstrated knowledge and proficiency of multiple corrosion prevention solutions
• NACE or SSPC Certified or other industry certifications
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills required to effectively communicate and influence specifiers and asset owners.
• Strong demonstrated knowledge in Protective & Marine products, industrial preparation and application equipment.
• Bachelor’s degree in a technical/business field

Responsibilities

• Prospecting new business and making sales calls to existing accounts for the purpose of selling to customers in the Protective & Marine focus market.
• Collect reliable customer/territory information and estimate individual customer potential.
• Develop a strategy to grow business with customers and identify items or product categories that require specific attention in support of this strategy.
• Develop weekly selling plan and conduct sales calls accordingly.
• Determine where customer is in the overall selling process and what steps are necessary to move the process along.
• Conduct product demos to support the selling process.
• Support customers' application requirements.
• Identify sources of sales leads and follow through on leads provided by store/facility personnel as appropriate.
• Manage customer complaints within lines of authority and manage process to resolution.