Designer Relations Executive — Premium Paint Specs

Socket.dev; Orange (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Sherwin-Williams is seeking a dynamic professional to develop relationships with Residential Interior Designers/Decorators/Architects in the Orange County area to increase brand specification and drive paint gallon growth.

You will educate designers on premium Sherwin-Williams products, provide technical samples, and host CEU events while collaborating with stores and repaint teams to capture leads and support market expansion.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma
• Prior experience as an SW Assistant Store Manager or prior experience in the Interior Design industry
• Strong understanding of the design process and specification workflows.

Responsibilities

• Document Residential Interior Designers’/Decorators’/Architects’ information in the database.
• Develop a call routine to convert designers from competitive brands.
• Identify opportunity accounts and preferred paint brands.
• Maintain an accurate and updated client database.
• Gather leads from designers and distribute them to the appropriate sales personnel.
• Educate designers on Sherwin-Williams’ premium paint products and their benefits.
• Guide designers in specifying the right Sherwin-Williams product for their clients’ needs.
• Utilize internal resources and employees to provide technical assistance and samples.
• Host CEU events and other functions to promote the brand.
• Interface with District, Division, and Group colleagues to foster collaboration.
• Work with stores and Residential Repaint Representatives to gather leads from painters.
• Share competitive insights with management regarding the designer/architect market.
• Provide color tools and identify presentation opportunities at local interior design schools.
• Support local design organizations (e.g., ASID) through participation in meetings, tradeshows, and committees.
• Develop and implement strategies to achieve goals and manage time effectively.
• Provide monthly dashboards and submit biweekly Concur expense reports.

Job description

Sherwin-Williams is seeking a dynamic professional to develop relationships with Residential Interior Designers/Decorators/Architects in the Orange County area to increase brand specification and drive paint gallon growth.

You will educate designers on premium Sherwin-Williams products, provide technical samples, and host CEU events while collaborating with stores and repaint teams to capture leads and support market expansion.