Sales Associate (Sealants)

Rust-Oleum; Pierre (SD); On-site; USD 60,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) savings plan with company match

Performance-based bonus/commission

Job summary

Rust-Oleum is seeking a Sales Associate for its team. This introductory sales position offers comprehensive training while the associate works with an experienced Sales Professional. Responsibilities include prospecting new accounts and managing customer relationships across North and South Dakota.

Starting salaries range from $60,000 to $65,000, along with a potential bonus and comprehensive benefits including health insurance and 401(k). A desire to grow within the company is essential.

Qualifications

• One to two years' sales or construction experience is preferred.
• Must have a valid driver's license.
• Desire to progress in a full-time Technical Sales role.

Responsibilities

• Prospect new accounts.
• Provide a demonstration of products.
• Support installations at job sites.

Skills

Good communication skills

Strong interpersonal skills

Practical computer application literacy

Self-motivated and goal-oriented

Education

Associate degree or equivalent

Bachelor's degree in a related field

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Salesforce.com

Job description

Tremco Construction Products Group brings together Tremco CPG Inc.'s Commercial Sealants & Waterproofing and Roofing & Building Maintenance divisions, Tremco Barrier Solutions Inc., Dryvit, Nudura and Willseal brands, Prebuck LLC, Weatherproofing Technologies, Inc., Weatherproofing Technologies Canada and PureAir Control Services, Inc. Together, Tremco CPG companies operate 21 manufacturing facilities, 6 distribution sites and 3 R&D/technology sites, and employ more than 2,700 people across North America.

General Purpose of the Job

The Sales Associate is an introductory sales role in which the associate is partnered with an experienced Sales Professional who will assist in ensuring comprehensive and hands‑on training. The Sales Associate will prospect new accounts, manage existing customers and travel throughout their assigned local territory.

Location: Must live in and be available to travel within the assigned territory of North and South Dakota.

3rd Annual Associate Program

Anticipated to start between June 1st and August 1st, the Sales Associates or Field Technical Associates will learn, train and grow side by side with the other members of the current and previous years' program cohorts. Starting salaries for associates are estimated to be between $60,000.00 and $65,000.00 with up to a 15% bonus potential. Each associate will be assigned a mentor and have multiple opportunities to shadow experienced sales and field representatives within the assigned territory. Following the two‑year program, graduates will be promoted and assigned their own territory, responsibilities, sales targets and bonus opportunities.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Prospect new accounts.
• Learn basic product features and benefits and deliver this message to prospective users.
• Provide a demonstration of our products.
• Offer basic technical support of named product sets.
• Visit job sites to support installations and build knowledge.
• Manage select dealer and end user relationships.
• Hold distributor demonstration events.
• Manage activities through Salesforce.com.

Education

• Associate degree or equivalent from a two‑year college or technical school required.
• Bachelor's degree in a related field preferred.

Experience

• One to two years' sales or construction experience and/or training.
• In lieu of experience, a bachelor's degree will be considered.

Other Skills, Abilities, and Qualifications

• Good communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Must have a valid driver's license.
• Practical computer application literacy (including Microsoft Office Suite, Salesforce.com, and internal business systems).
• Self‑motivated, goal‑oriented and great organizational skills.
• Highly confident, strong work ethic and high degree of energy.
• Desire to progress in a full‑time Technical Sales role in our organization.

Physical Demands

• Travel throughout assigned territory as needed.

Benefits and Compensation

• Salary range: $60,000.00 to $65,000.00 (estimate).
• Benefits include health insurance, paid holidays, paid time off, 401(k) savings and trust & plan with company match, company pension plan, performance‑based bonus/commission and continuing education.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.