Branch Wholesale Product Specialist

Sherwin-Williams; Panama City (FL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Sherwin-Williams is seeking a Wholesale Product Specialist to serve customers in-store and by phone, determine needs, and present the right products. You will process transactions, manage files, and tint/mix items per specs while keeping equipment clean.

You may assist with deliveries and stay informed on product features to drive sales. Experience in paint retail and bilingual ability are a plus; a valid Florida driver's license is required for this on-site role at Store #7645 in Panama City,

Qualifications

• Must be at least eighteen (18) years old.
• Must have legal authorization to work in the United States without sponsorship.
• Must have a valid, unrestricted Driver's License.
• Capable of lifting up to 50 lbs frequently and up to 70 lbs on occasion.
• Willing to work evenings and weekends as required.

Responsibilities

• Assist customers in person and over the phone by determining needs and presenting products.
• Process sales transactions accurately following store policies.
• Maintain precise work order files and formulas.
• Tint and mix products according to customer specifications.
• Clean store equipment and assist in deliveries when needed.
• Stay knowledgeable about products and discuss options with customers.
• Suggest ways to improve sales and customer satisfaction.

Skills

Customer service

Sales

Retail

Bilingual

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Tinting equipment

Mixing equipment

Job description

This position works closely with commercial paint customers to determine their needs, answer their questions about Sherwin-Williams products, and recommend the right solutions. Wholesale Product Specialists are also expected to promptly resolve any customer concerns and ensure maximum client satisfaction as well as stay up-to-date with product features and maintain the high quality and visual standards of the products and store. Wholesale Product Specialists are tasked with achieving excellent customer service, while consistently meeting the store's sales goals.

The individual selected for this role will be expected to work at Store #7645, located at: Panama City, FL.

Job duties involve contact with customers, which may include minors; and access to cash and other payment methods, electronic equipment, personal information, store merchandise and other items of value, and such access may be supervised or unsupervised. The Company therefore has determined that a review of criminal history is necessary to protect the business and its operations and reputation and is necessary to protect the safety of the Company's customers, staff, employees, vendors, contractors, and the general public.

• Assist customers in person and over the phone by determining needs and presenting appropriate products and services
• Process sales transactions accurately and consistent with policies and procedures
• Maintain precise work order files and formulas
• Tint and mix products, as needed, to customer specifications
• Clean store equipment
• Assist in making deliveries, as needed
• Remain knowledgeable on products offered and discuss available options
• Suggest ways to improve sales

Minimum Requirements:

• Must be at least eighteen (18) years of age
• Must be legally authorized to work in the country of employment without needing sponsorship for employment work visa status now or in the future
• Must have a valid, unrestricted Driver's License
• Must be able, with or without reasonable accommodation, to retrieve material from shelves and floor stacks and lift and carry up to 50 lbs. frequently and up to 70 lbs. on occasion
• Must be willing to work all scheduled hours, which may include evenings and weekends, with or without reasonable accommodation

Preferred Qualifications:

• Have at least a High School diploma or GED
• Have at least one (1) year of experience working in a delivery, retail, or customer service position
• Have previous work experience selling paint and paint-related products
• Have previous work experience operating tinting and mixing equipment
• Ability to read, write, comprehend, and communicate in more than one language
• Ability to read, write, comprehend, and communicate in Spanish

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