Retail Sales Representative

Company Description

Fortune Brands Innovations, Inc. is an industry-leading innovation company focused on creating smarter, safer and more beautiful homes and improving lives. Our driving purpose is that we elevate every life by transforming spaces into havens. We believe our work and our brands can have incredibly positive impacts for not just our business and shareholders, but for people and the planet, too. When you join Fortune Brands, you become part of a high-performing team who are empowered to think big, learn fast and make bold decisions. We support an inclusive and diverse culture where everyone is encouraged and empowered to be their authentic selves, and where our differences and unique perspectives are a key strength. Explore life at Fortune Brands here

Job Description

As the Retail Sales Representative, you will play a key role within our sales department to provide exceptional service and support to our retail customers. At the heart of this position, you will be maintaining established relationships and fostering new ones within your territory. This territory is made up of 51 accounts and covers the greater Tampa market extending down the western coastline of Florida to include Sarasota, Ft. Myers, and Naples, representing our Therma-Tru Doors, Fypon, and Larson portfolio of products.

This is a professional, entry-level position that offers you opportunity for advancement. 

The ideal candidate must have strong communication skills, a focus on organization, enhanced multitasking abilities, negotiation skills, and the ability to work well with tools. You must also be comfortable working independently, the ability to travel overnight approximately 4-6 nights a month, and lift up to 100lbs, repetitive lifting of up to 65lbs, and comfortable working on ladders.

YOUR ROLE

• Grow top-line sales within assigned territory.
• Develop and execute impactful sales training programs with a focus on brand differentiators and premium sales growth opportunities. 
• Take ownership of the territory assigned by building relationships with the key store sales associates including store management.
• Ensure all new and remerchandised stores are set on schedule with appropriate displays, signage, and pricing.
• Manage a travel and expense budget while effectively meeting territory sales goals.
• Build and nurture positive relationships with distributor partners to facilitate the achievement of team goals.
• Work cross-functionally to develop and implement sales messaging, new product recommendations, and POP changes.
• Recommend changes to the sales training and create new modules to incorporate new products, services, and programs.
• Work with customer service to facilitate the completion of claim inspections and recommend corrective action/resolution.
• Recommend changes to ensure proper in-aisle stock assortment to maximize sales.
• Drive Pro Business by developing relationships with Retail Pro Associates, partnering with distributor sales teams to call on focus stores and implement focused sales programs, building brand awareness, and participating in retail “Pro-Events.”
• Drive R&R revenue by developing and supporting Retail In-Home Sales Consultants
• Ensure Therma-Tru and Larson merchandising standards are being met on each visit.
• Other duties as assigned by the Retail Sales Manager

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business, sales or related field of study is preferred, but not required. 
• Sales experience is preferred.
• A history in the millwork or decking industry is a plus.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Associate’s degree in Sales or Marketing – compensation to review based on actual job scope.
• Understanding sales process and cycle.
• Client and customer relationships.
• Building materials experience preferred.
• Understanding quality process.

Additional Information

Fortune Brands believes in fair and equitable pay. A reasonable estimate of the base salary range for this role is Hiring Pay Range: $40,000 USD - $66,000 USD. Please note that actual salaries may vary within the range, or be above or below the range, based on factors including, but not limited to, education, training, experience, professional achievement, business need, and location. In addition to base salary, employees will participate in either an annual bonus plan based on company and individual performance, or a role-based sales incentive plan.

At Fortune Brands, we support the overall health and wellness of our associates by offering comprehensiv