Inside Sales & Account Growth Specialist

Benjamin Moore; Carol Stream (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision

401 (k) match

PTO starting at 3 weeks' vacation + 7+

7 paid holidays and 5 personal days

Employer-paid life insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Benjamin Moore is seeking an Account Management & Sales professional to manage a portfolio of smaller retail accounts, build trust-based relationships with store owners and staff, and identify opportunities to drive revenue and brand loyalty.

You will conduct virtual check-ins and occasional in-person visits, leveraging scripts to maintain seasonal focus and service goals while supporting a nationwide Inside Sales organization. Travel and CRM proficiency are key.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field.
• 2+ years of sales, customer service, or account management experience (preferably in paint, coatings, or retail).
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and manage time effectively.
• Comfortable with virtual tools (e.g., video conferencing, CRM systems, data analytics tools).
• Willingness to travel as needed; must reside near a designated hub.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.
• Ability to travel on an as needed basis, may involve some overnight travel.
• Strong work ethic with a commitment to building a career path.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of smaller retail accounts selected based on geography, sales volume, and store type (P&D or H&W).
• Build and maintain strong, trust-based relationships with store owners, managers, and staff.
• Identify sales opportunities and execute strategies to drive measurable revenue growth and brand loyalty.
• Conduct regular virtual check-ins and occasional in-person visits to ensure consistent engagement and support of accounts.
• Leverage scripts to guide conversations to ensure consistent seasonal focus areas that drive sales and service goals.

Skills

Sales experience

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Self-motivation

CRM tools

Video conferencing

Time management

Travel willingness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a related field

Tools

CRM systems

Data analytics tools

Video conferencing

Job description

Benjamin Moore is seeking an Account Management & Sales professional to manage a portfolio of smaller retail accounts, build trust-based relationships with store owners and staff, and identify opportunities to drive revenue and brand loyalty.

You will conduct virtual check-ins and occasional in-person visits, leveraging scripts to maintain seasonal focus and service goals while supporting a nationwide Inside Sales organization. Travel and CRM proficiency are key.