Associate Retail Territory Representative - Chicago

CertainTeed; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 56,000 - 84,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

401(k) plan

Life insurance

Parental leave

Employee assistance program

Job summary

CertainTeed is seeking an Associate Retail Territory Representative to support store-level sales and merchandising within major home improvement retailers. You will learn through shadowing senior team members, participate in product rollouts, and assist in regional sales initiatives while developing skills for a full RTR role.

Ideal candidates have a Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent experience), solid MS Office skills, and strong communication abilities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred or equivalent practical experience.
• Basic proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word).
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills; eager to learn from senior team members.

Responsibilities

• Assist with store visits, merchandising projects, and promotional setups.
• Support in-store product knowledge sessions and co-present with senior RTRs.
• Maintain POS materials and CertainTeed displays under RTR guidance.
• Collect competitive intelligence via shop visits and share findings via CRM.
• Learn and support CRM reporting, activity tracking, and administrative follow-ups.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Eagerness to learn

Interpersonal skills

MS Office proficiency

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Tools

CRM

Job description

The Associate Retail Territory Representative is an entry-level field position designed to build foundational experience and support the broader Retail Territory Rep Team. This role will assist in executing store-level sales and merchandising activities while developing the skills necessary to transition into a full Retail Territory Representative (RTR) role. The Associate RTR will learn through hands‑on experience, shadowing senior team members, engaging with store associates, and supporting regional sales initiatives within major home improvement retailers. This position is ideal for individuals seeking career growth in sales, retail account development, and building materials.

Essential Functions:

• Enhance the safety culture of CertainTeed / Saint-Gobain by personally committing to and demonstrating safe work practices and ethics.
• Support Retail Territory Representatives with store visits, merchandising projects, and promotional setups.
• Assist with in-store product knowledge sessions, including ride‑alongs or co‑presenting with senior RTRs.
• Help maintain Point-of-Purchase materials and CertainTeed displays under the guidance of the RTR.
• Collect competitive intelligence through comp shops and share findings via CRM.
• Learn and support CRM reporting, activity tracking, and administrative follow‑ups.
• Participate in contractor events and store‑level demos in a support role.
• Develop working relationships with store‑level personnel such as Pro Desk associates and department leads.
• Contribute to team calls and trainings to build familiarity with company goals and retail strategy.
• Support new product rollouts and reset efforts in partnership with the Retail team.

What do you bring?

• Bachelor’s degree preferred (or equivalent practical experience).
• Basic proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word).
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills; eager to learn from senior team members.
• Highly organized, detail‑oriented, and adaptable in fast‑paced retail environments.
• Demonstrates initiative, reliability, and a desire for growth.
• Willingness to travel regionally (up to 50%) with guidance and planning support.

What are our perks?

Saint-Gobain is committed to helping you and your family be well in all aspects of your life. Be Well. Be You brings together inclusive programs and meaningful resources to support all aspects of your physical, emotional, financial, and social well‑being. Employees have the flexibility to choose the benefits that best fit their individual needs.

• Health and Well‑being – Supporting your wellbeing, to thrive in life and work.
• Medical, Prescription Drug, Vision, and Dental Insurance
• Healthcare Saving Account and Flexible Spending Account options
• LiveWell Wellness Program
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Paid Time Off and Paid Parental Leave
• Retirement and Protection - Helping to make the future life you want a reality.
• 401(k) with Company Match, Retirement Accumulation Plan (RAP) Cash Balance Pension Plan
• Company-provided Life Insurance, AD&D, Short-Term Disability
• Voluntary employee and dependent life insurance, Long-Term Disability, Critical Illness and
• Additional Benefits – Helping shape the experience and impact you want
• Identity Theft Protection
• Auto and Home Insurance
• Pet Insurance and Discounts
• Back‑up Child and Elder Care

Certain locations require pay information be provided in job postings. Saint-Gobain aims to deliver a comprehensive Total Rewards package to support our employees' wellbeing and help improve daily life for themselves and their families. We believe in the importance of pay transparency in what we offer potential candidates. Provided is the national pay range for this position which is $56,000 to $84,000 per year. However, the base pay offered may vary depending on geographic region, internal equity, job‑related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors.

In addition to base salary, this position is eligible for an annual bonus. The targeted bonus amount is 7% of base salary based on company and individual performance measures. The Total Target Cash range (base pay and annual bonus) for this position, is $59,900 to $89,800 Bonus payments are part of variable compensation and by nature can vary based on company and individual performance and is not a guarantee.

Why work for us?

Through the responsible development of innovative and sustainable building products, CertainTeed, headquartered in Malvern, Pennsylvania, has helped shape the building products industry for more than 110 years. Founded in 1904 as General Roofing Manufacturing Company, the firm's slogan "Quality Made Certain, Satisfaction Guaranteed," inspired the name CertainTeed.

Today, CertainTeed is a leading North American brand of exterior and interior building products, including roofing, siding, fence, decking, railing, trim, insulation, drywall and ceilings.

A subsidiary of Saint-Gobain, one of the world’s largest and oldest building products companies, CertainTeed has more than 6,300 employees and more than 60 manufacturing facilities throughout the United States and Canada. www.certainteed.com