Outside Sales Representative - Raleigh

Behr Paint Company; Cary (NC); On-site; USD 57,000 - 89,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

15 paid vacation days

Vehicle expense reimbursement

401(k) with match

Health plans

Job summary

Behr Paint Company is seeking an Outside Pro Sales Representative to build relationships with professional customers across key segments and grow a strong territory.

You'll manage a portfolio, execute strategic market plans, and track progress in Salesforce, collaborating with local teammates to ensure the right products reach customers when needed. Occasional travel and evenings/weekends are required.

Qualifications

• Self-starter who works independently and thrives in a team environment.
• Track record of successful selling abilities.
• Experience in home creation/improvement industry is a plus
• Strong communication, relationship-building, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Own a portfolio of professional customers across key segments.
• Execute a strategic market plan and track progress in Salesforce.
• Collaborate with the Pro Paint Specialist and Territory Sales Representative to ensure right products reach customers.
• Drive sales and gallon growth in the territory.

Skills

Self-starter

Sales track record

Home improvement industry experience

Communication skills

CRM Salesforce

Customer service

Willing to travel

Bilingual (bonus)

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Salesforce

Job description

To thrive as an Outside Pro Representative, you must enjoy building relationships, solving problems, and getting results. If you have a hunter mentality, love working with professional customers, want to grow your customer base, and closing sales is your strength, this could be the perfect fit for you!

In this role you’ll take ownership of a portfolio of professional customers across key segments like residential repaint, commercial painting, or multi-family housing. You’ll be the go-to expert, helping customers find the right solutions while growing your territory and your career.

Each day, you'll execute a strategic market plan targeting high-potential accounts and track progress using Salesforce CRM to stay organized and data-driven. Collaboration is key - you’ll work closely with your local Pro Paint Specialist and Territory Sales Representative to ensure customers receive the right products at the right time. Boosting sales and driving gallon growth are essential measures of success!

As an Outside Pro Sales Representative, your work hours will vary based on peak selling times; this would include evenings and weekends.

What we’re looking for:

• A self-starter who works independently and thrives in a team environment
• A track record of successful selling abilities.
• Experience in the home creation/improvement industry is a plus
• Strong communication, relationship-building, and problem-solving skills
• Computer skills, including use of CRM tools like Salesforce. (Training provided; digital fluency is a plus)
• High school diploma or GED required; bachelor’s degree is always welcomed
• Bilingual skills are a bonus, especially with our diverse contractor base
• Excellent customer service and follow-through to build long-term relationships
• Valid driver’s license and willingness to travel, including occasional overnight stays

Here’s what we offer you:

• Accrue 15 paid days of vacation time off the first year plus sick days
• Vehicle expense reimbursement
• 401(k) retirement plan with 4% match. Annual retirement profit sharing payments
• Competitive health plans for individuals and families
• Check out behr.com/careers to view a comprehensive list of our benefits and perks

Founded in 1947, Behr Paint Company is one of the largest manufacturers of paints, primers, decorative finishes, stains, surface preparation, and application products for do-it-yourselfers and professionals in the United States, Canada, Mexico, and Chile. The Santa Ana, Calif.-based company and maker of the BEHR®, KILZ®, WHIZZ®, and E&J® brands is dedicated to meeting the project needs of DIYers, professionals, architects, and designers with an unwavering commitment to quality, innovation, and value. At Behr Paint, we strive to have all team members bring their best selves and their unique perspectives every day.

Company: Behr Paint Company Shift 1 (United States of America) Full time

Hiring Range: $56,900.00 - $89,320.00 USD

Actual compensation may vary based on various factors including experience, education, geographic location, and/or skills.

Our Commitment to a Culture of Inclusion and Belonging

We believe a workplace that encourages and values different voices, perspectives, and backgrounds builds better teams, better solutions, and more innovation. The goal is for every single team member to have a voice and experience a sense of belonging here, regardless of where they sit in the organization and what their background is. We look forward to your sharing your outstanding and unique talents and perspectives with us!

BEHR (the "Company") is an equal opportunity employer and we strive to employ the most qualified individuals for every position. The Company makes employment decisions only based on merit. It is the Company’s policy to prohibit discrimination in any employment opportunity (including but not limited to recruitment, employment, promotion, salary increases, benefits, termination and all other terms and conditions of employment) based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, pregnancy, religious creed, national origin, ancestry, age, physical/mental disability, medical condition, marital/domestic partner status, military and veteran status, height, weight or any other such characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. The Company is committed to complying with all applicable laws providing equal employment opportunities. This commitment applies to all people involved in the operations of the Company regardless of where the employee is located and prohibits unlawful discrimination by any employee of the Company.

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