Rust-Oleum offers a collaborative work environment, where we offer a challenging and rewarding environment.
Come work for an a organization that has strong brand recognition in the market place, offers great benefits, collaborative and supportive culture, and advancement opportunities.
Rust-Oleum is part of RPM International Inc.
A world leader in specialty coatings and sealants and is Fortune 500 Company.
Currently we are looking to fill a position for a Flooring Specialist in the Pro
– Industrial channel.
We are seeking a driven individual that possesses an analytical approach to solving challenges, territory planning, and demonstrates excellent interpersonal skills.
This individual will work from a home-based office.
Travel accounts for 40-50% of the time within the territory.
Solving challenges is the very foundation of who we are.
After all, our founder, sea captain Robert Fergusson, didn’t particularly set out to invent rust preventive paint.
He just wanted to keep his ship intact and stumbled upon a valuable solution.
Today, that discovery is Rust-Oleum Corporation.
Founded in 1921, the same passion that drove the Captain to create the world’s first rust-preventative paint still drives us today.
When we see a problem, we work diligently until we’ve perfected a solution, which has led to some of the most cutting edge, durable and innovative products in the industry.
Our creative and talented team of over 2,000 people across every corner of the world help us remain the global leader in protective paints and coatings for both home and industry.
As our Flooring Specialist, you can be expected to:
Conduct face to face and virtual calls to contractors, dealers and distributors of Rust-Oleum Professional products.
This will improve alignment of our competencies, strategy and mutual goals.
This is achieved by using personal skills, industry knowledge, trade tools and analytical systems to increase intimacy with our partners and theirs in order to gain sustainable growth within the territory and for the organization.
Excel at communicating with professional contractors and end users about what products to use, and how Rust-Oleum provides unique industry solutions.
Lead and successfully execute business reviews, plans and programs with account top management and merchants.
Effectively manage relationship with Rust-Oleum Category Management, Logistics team, Brand team, Trade Marketing, Customer Service and Finance to include concise direction and expectations.
Feel inspired by the Rust-Oleum culture and its success.
We rely on each other and our cross functional sales, marketing and corporate teams for support and collaboration in order to best align in the most strategic and profitable way.
Rust-Oleum is an equal opportunity employer.
Employment selection and related decisions are made without regard to sex, race, age, disability, religion, national origin, color, or any other protected class.
Required Experience:
Previous Industry Experience is preferred.
Associates or Bachelor’s degree in a business-related field or equivalent work experience.
Prior experience in a sales service role with demonstrated success in customer retention.
Must currently reside in the assigned territory.
Must possess a valid Driver’s License and have maintained a motor vehicle record within acceptable limits as prescribed by Rust-Oleum.
Must possess exceptional follow-up skills.
Demonstrated problem-solving skills
– dealing with customer complaints in a timely manner to identify appropriate solutions.
Ability to understand and carry out instructions furnished in a written or oral format.
Requires appropriate interpersonal skills to effectively analyze a customer’s business and successfully communicate how our products and services can meet and/or exceed their needs.
Ability to understand pricing, calculate discounts, and profit associated with selling price; ability to calculate commissions associated with territory performance.
Ability to analyze territory performance reports and develop sales territory business plans.
Ability to analyze problems, collect data, establish facts, draw valid conclusions, and write reports to communicate the information.
Availability to work and travel within assigned territory 40-50% of the time.
Periodic evening and weekend hours required for Co-Op Shows and customer events.
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Products and various Internet applications.
This position requires a high energy individual, who is customer oriented and self-motivated.
This position can be located area in the West.