Sales Associate - Northeast

Overview

Company Overview

Benjamin Moore is proud to be a part of Berkshire Hathaway, which was recognized by Fortune magazine as the world's fourth most admired company. And for more than 140 years we’ve been a respected leader in the architectural coatings and home décor landscape; creating the products and tools that enrich and beautify thousands of communities each day. We recognize that our associates are the driving force behind our success and we strive to provide a work environment where hard work, creativity and purposeful collaboration are fostered and encouraged.

 

Join a company where innovation is constantly recognized as we look for individuals who produce world-class products, best-in-class services and customer experiences, design pioneering paints using the latest technologies and deliver unparalleled value and brand experiences for our customers and retail network.

 

 

Job Summary

Benjamin Moore & Co. is currently looking for an ambitious and self-motivated individual to join our team as a Sales Associate. The ideal candidate will need to live within a commutable distance from Milford, MA or Boston, MA. This is a great opportunity to begin your career by developing your sales experience with a high-energy team and become part of an iconic and growing Berkshire Hathaway family brand.

 

You will participate in an exciting program that exemplifies our commitment to have the best, most customer-centric sales force in the business. In this role, you will develop expert knowledge and skills about our products, programs, and services. Our Sales Associate role is a steppingstone for you to be a part of the new generation of sales talent here at Benjamin Moore and will ultimately prepare you to move up into a Territory Sales Representative role. The ideal candidate must be willing and able to relocate within a designated region once a Territory Representative role becomes available as a condition of future employment.

 

What you will do as a Sales Associate:

Focus on learning and engaging with Benjamin Moore’s Field Sales team and clients for the first 10-12 weeks (about 3 months). The onboarding will include:

• Learning all aspects of the paint and coatings industry by working alongside professionals in R&D, Marketing, Sales Operations, Manufacturing & Distribution, Color and Design, and interdependent retailer locations
• Attending internal and external product and sales training.
• Participating in market-wide selling events and professional networking events
• Applying paints and coatings to various substrates and learning how to diagnose and troubleshoot product performance issues
• Becoming a Brand Ambassador and learning what it means to live the Benjamin Moore mission and values.

After the initial onboarding period, you will find yourself taking on more Territory Representative responsibilities until you have demonstrated sufficient knowledge and competencies and a territory is available where management feels you will thrive. These responsibilities will consist of the following key areas:

• Territory Management
• Sales and Revenue Growth
• Customer Relationship Management
• Product Knowledge and Market Awareness

Key Responsibilities

Your responsibilities may also include but are not limited to the following:

• Support Territory Representatives in meeting their sales goals by calling on lower-volume customers to sell in products and programs
• Cover assigned territories as the need arises within the region to support vacation absences or cover for short and long-term leaves of absence when requested by the Regional Sales Director.
• Manage temporarily assigned territory, including scheduling, territory organization, and managing CRM/ enterprise systems, to support driving sales, increasing profitability, and closing sales opportunities.
• Responsible for customer satisfaction by demonstrating customer-centricity by employing a consultative approach in a team environment.
• Establish yourself as your customer's “go-to” expert by combining a dynamic mix of technical knowledge, business acumen, and a thoughtful customer approach.
• Demonstrate and develop the successful cultivation of new businesses along with more experienced Territory Representatives.
• Continuing learning and growing in the values of Benjamin Moore, including assisting in architectural and industrial product training, sales blitzes, promotional campaigns, and other duties as assigned.

Required Skills

What You Bring to the Table:

• Very strong verbal, written, and listening communication skills
• Excellent relationship management and team in