Sales Trainer - Midwest

Behr Process Corporation; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 63,000 - 98,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vehicle expense reimbursement

401(k) retirement plan with 4% match

Competitive health plans

15 paid days vacation

Job summary

Behr Paint Company is seeking a Sales Coaching and Development Representative to drive growth by coaching sales teams and elevating performance across field operations and industry events.

You will collaborate with leadership to sharpen selling skills, strengthen customer relationships, and deliver results from onboarding to executive briefings. Travel up to 75% is required, with weekend and holiday shifts as needed.

Qualifications

• Proven sales success in B2C/B2B and consistently exceeding goals.
• Follow safety protocols and interpret technical documents with clarity.
• Strong communication and cross-team collaboration skills.
• Experience in media production, curriculum development, and training delivery.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office, iOS, and training software; capable of producing reports.
• Willing to travel up to 75% including weekends and holidays.
• Valid driver’s license and insurance; compliant with vehicle policies.
• Education: high school or equivalent; bachelor's degree preferred.
• Physically able to lift up to 75 lbs and stay hands-on throughout the day.
• English fluency; additional language skills preferred in some regions.

Responsibilities

• Elevate Behr's sales performance through coaching and development.
• Partner with leadership to sharpen selling skills and strengthen customer relationships.
• Deliver results from onboarding to executive presentations; support events and field activities.
• Contribute to a culture of performance, innovation, and brand leadership.

Skills

Sales experience

Attention to detail

Strong communication

Training expertise

Technical proficiency

Flexibility

Driver's license

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

iOS applications

Training software

Job description

To thrive as a Sales Coaching and Development Representative, you'll need to think beyond traditional training - this role is all about fueling momentum. Step into a fast-paced position where you'll drive growth, inspire sales teams, and help build a culture that's always leveling up. If you thrive on turning big ideas into real impact and get energized by helping others shine, this is your chance to take the lead and make it count.

In this role, you'll elevate Behr's sales performance through impactful coaching and development that unlocks team potential. You will partner closely with leadership to sharpen selling skills, strengthen customer relationships, and deliver results that matter. From onboarding to executive presentations, you'll shape a culture of performance, innovation, and brand leadership both in the field and at key industry events.

What we’re looking for:

• Sales Experience: Proven success in building strong B2C/B2B relationships and consistently exceeding goals as a top-performing sales professional or leader, ideally within the building products space.
• Attention to detail: Ability to carefully follow safety protocols and interpret technical documents with precision and clarity.
• Strong communication skills: Able to develop trust, collaboration, and engagement across diverse teams.
• Training expertise: Experience in media production, curriculum development, and delivering training in multiple formats.
• Technical proficiency: Experienced with Microsoft Office, iOS applications, and training software; skilled in running data and creating performance reports.
• Flexibility: Available for weekend and holiday shifts, and available to travel up to 75%, including overnight stays.
• Licensed and compliant: Valid driver's license, proof of insurance, and adherence to company vehicle policies.
• Education: High school education or equivalent. Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Physical capability: Ability to lift up to 75 lbs and remain hands-on and physically engaged throughout the day with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Language skills: Fluency in English required; a secondary language is preferred in certain regions but not required.

Here's what we offer you:

• Accrue 15 paid days of vacation time off the first year plus sick days
• Competitive salary + performance-based incentives
• 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 CompanyShift 1 (United States of America)Full timeHiring Range: $62,600.00 - $98,340.00 USDActual 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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