Sales Specialist- Full Time, Houston, TX- Commercial Longpoint 4377
The Sherwin-Williams Company - Houston, Texas
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Sherwin-Williams is the largest coatings company in North America, and the third largest in the world. With $11 billion in sales, 4,000 stores, and 90 manufacturing and technical centers, we proudly serve customers in over 120 countries. Our 45,000 employees across the globe are diverse, innovative and passionate. With a variety of rewarding and challenging opportunities, Sherwin-Williams is a great place to launch and grow a career. Find yours and join us today.
This position is responsible for supporting the sales efforts at a Sherwin-Williams commercial paint store, servicing wholesale customers. It will assist customers in preparing paint specifications to meet product applications, pulling appropriate products from the sales floor or warehouse, and tinting and mixing them to customer specifications. It will assist sales representatives by preparing materials for presentations, and correct problems with batches and product formulations. It will also assist with warehouse and delivery responsibilities as needed.
BASIC 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 be able to retrieve material from shelves and floor stacks and lift and carry up to 50 lbs.
• Must be able to tint paint, therefore, must have good color perception.
• Must be able to operate a computer and communicate via the telephone.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
• High school diploma or comparable certification (e.g. GED).
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
• Prior experience in a sales or customer service position.
• Bachelor’s Degree in a business-related field.
• Customer service skills, including problem solving and handling customer complaints.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
Who we are
At Sherwin-Williams, we're proud of the company we keep — our family of loyal employees. To learn about our company and our culture go to Sherwin.com/careers.
Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, age, pregnancy, genetic information or any other consideration prohibited by law or contract.
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About The Sherwin-Williams Company
The year 2016 is a unique moment in the history of Sherwin-Williams — it’s our 150th anniversary. We are proud to honor our founders Henry Sherwin and Edward Williams, and the thousands of men and women who have shaped our company since 1866... more
