Corporate Development Specialist - NYC Metro Area

Rust-Oleum Corporation; New York (NY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Corporate Business Development Specialist to enhance product visibility at retail locations. This role offers a fantastic opportunity for recent college graduates eager to kickstart their careers in business development and sales. You will be responsible for building relationships with retail partners, particularly Home Depot, and creating demand for innovative products through demonstrations and effective communication. With a supportive environment that includes paid training and a comprehensive benefits package, your contributions will directly impact the success of the company. If you're self-motivated and ready to make a difference, this role is for you!

Benefits

Paid Training

Company Car

Car Insurance

Travel Reimbursement

Cell Phone

Laptop

401(k) Plan

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Paid Holidays

Qualifications

• Entry level to 2 years of experience in retail merchandising and product promotions.
• Strong organizational and time management skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Sell products through building relationships with Home Depot.
• Train retail staff on new and existing company products.
• Showcase products through in-store demonstrations and events.

Skills

Retail Merchandising

Product Promotions

Product Demonstrations

Relationship Building

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Time Management

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Equivalent Experience

Job description

Job Title: Corporate Business Development Specialist - Home Depot

Location: NYC Metro Area

Department: Rust-Oleum Sales Support

Reports To: National Field Sales Manager

Direct Reports/Manages others: No

Rust-Oleum Corporation is a worldwide leader in protective paints and coatings for both home and industry. We offer a wide range of products including decorative fashion paints, durable industrial roof repair coatings and, of course, our famous rust-fighting formula that started it all.

Great Opportunity for Recent College Grad with Retail Experience looking for Career Potential. Rust-Oleum will give you what you need to succeed - Paid training, a company car, car insurance and travel reimbursement, cell phone and laptop. This position is also eligible for bonuses. To thrive, you must be self-motivated and show up every day ready to meet and teach customers and Home Depot associates about our best-in-class products. Must reside in NY/NJ metro area.

Job Purpose

The Corporate Development Specialist (CDS) is responsible for selling company products to retailers in the assigned region. Builds and maintains relationships with retail partners in order to sell company products to end-users.

Responsibilities

• Sells company products through building and maintaining relationships with retail partner-Home Depot
• Creates awareness and demand for company products.
• Addresses product and brand specific questions from consumers and store staff.
• Showcases and promotes products through in-store demonstrations, district events, and contractor events.
• Provides store assistance with handling customer issues, including providing store management guidance with resolution.
• Ensures proper promotional placement, adequate POP, proper inventory levels, and effective down stocking
• Trains retail staff on new and existing company products.
• Maintains and repairs merchandising displays and sets shelving according to provided planograms.
• Performs other duties as assigned in the interest of Rust-Oleum.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
• Entry level to 2 years of experience with a basic knowledge of retail merchandising, product promotions, and product demonstrations.
• Ability to build relationships with a variety of people and communicate in a style that is friendly, relatable, and persuasive.
• Able to apply company policies and procedures to resolve routine issues.
• Able to follow standard instructions, practices and procedures in analyzing situations or data.
• Strong organizational ability, attention to detail and follow-up skills.
• Strong time management skills to ensure all assigned locations are visited.
• Ability to work independently and without immediate supervision.
• Ability to stand for extended periods of time. Able to handle products as appropriate for demonstration purposes.

Salary range is $55,000 - $65,000.

Great Opportunity for Recent College Grad with Retail Experience looking for Career Potential.

From big benefits to small, we take care of our associates! Rust-Oleum offers 10.5 paid holidays and one floating holiday per year. You are also eligible to earn three weeks of vacation on an annualized basis. After 30 days of employment, you will be eligible for a benefits package that includes medical, dental, life, disability and business travel insurance, flexible spending accounts, EAP, stock purchases. Associates are 100% vested in the RPM Pension plan after completing five years of service. We also offer a 401(k) plan after three months of employment.

Rust-Oleum is an equal opportunity employer. Employment selection and related decisions are made without regard to sex, race, age, disability, religion, national origin, color, or any other protected class.

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Business Development and Sales
• Manufacturing