Strategic Account Manager

This position is responsible for initiating and establishing contact with key customers, in conjunction with the local Sherwin WIlliam's sales representatives. It will call on target accounts with district management and provide support to sales reps for the entire sales process cycle. This role will maintain consistent field communication at the area and district levels, developing long term relationships with major influencers in the market. It will also gather and communicate competitive information, new products, pricing requirements and selling issues to sales representatives and management. 

Job duties involve contact with customers, which may include minors; and access to cash and other payment methods, electronic equipment, personal information, store merchandise and other items of value, and such access may be supervised or unsupervised. The Company therefore has determined that a review of criminal history is necessary to protect the business and its operations and reputation and is necessary to protect the safety of the Company’s customers, staff, employees, vendors, contractors, and the general public.

This position may require 40% travel.

• This position is responsible for initiating and establishing contact with key customers, in conjunction with the local Sherwin WIlliam's sales representatives. 
• This position will call on target accounts with district management and provide support to sales reps for the entire sales process cycle. 
• This role will maintain consistent field communication at the area and district levels, developing long term relationships with major influencers in the market. 
• This role will also gather and communicate competitive information, new products, pricing requirements and selling issues to sales representatives and management. 

Minimum Qualifications:

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Must be legally authorized to work in country of employment without sponsorship for employment visa status.
• Must have a valid driver's license.
• Must have the ability to operate a computer and communicate via a telephone.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
• Complete a training certification for your current position.
• Minimum performance review of 3 (Meets expectations).
• Highschool diploma or comparable certification.

 

At Sherwin-Williams, our purpose is to inspire and improve the world by coloring and protecting what matters. Our paints, coatings and innovative solutions make the places and spaces in our world brighter and stronger. Your skills, talent and passion make it possible to live this purpose, and for customers and our business to achieve great results. Sherwin-Williams is a place that takes its stability, growth and momentum and translates it to possibility for our people. Our people are behind the strength of our success, and we invest and support you in:

Life … with rewards, benefits and the flexibility to enhance your health and well-being
Career … with opportunities to learn, develop new skills and grow your contribution
Connection … with an inclusive team and commitment to our own and broader communities
It's all here for you... let's Create Your Possible

At Sherwin-Williams, part of our mission is to help our employees and their families live healthier, save smarter and feel better. This starts with a wide range of world-class benefits designed for you. From retirement to health care, from total well-being to your daily commute—it matters to us. A general description of benefits offered can be found at http://www.myswbenefits.com/. Click on “Candidates” to view benefit offerings that you may be eligible for if you are hired as a Sherwin-Williams employee.

This position is eligible for health benefits, such as medical, dental and vision coverage, Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs), disability coverage, security, retirement and saving benefits. Additional benefits include a generous time away from work package, including personal leave, paid parental leave, medical leave, vacation, and holidays.

Full-time regular employees not covered by a collective bargaining agreement are eligible for:

• 0-10 paid holidays throughout the calendar year, including 1 floating holiday
• In the year of hire, 3-13 paid vacation days, prorated based on hire date, including a minimum of 3 frontloaded paid “flex” days which can be used for unplanned absences, such as sick days.
• Non-exempt employees who work within the state of Washington will accrue paid sick leave at an accrual rate of 1 hour per every 40 hours worked
• Employees who work within the city of Seattle, Washington will accrue paid sick leave at a rate of 1 hour per every 30 hours worked
• 4 workweeks (on a 12-month rolling cal