Account Representative Development

Sherwin-Williams

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Posted about 1 month ago

Full Time

Tacoma, Washington

In Person

Smart Summary

Account Development Representatives are responsible for initiating and managing customer relationships, serving as the main point of contact, and coordinating sales efforts to drive new and incremental sales within target accounts. This involves heavy prospecting, identifying target accounts in partnership with Sales Representatives, and meticulously logging all contacts and calls.

The Account Development Representative role involves initiating and managing customer relationships to grow sales within target accounts. Key responsibilities include face-to-face customer interaction, heavy prospecting to add new accounts, and logging all contacts. Strong communication and relationship-building skills are important for coordinating selling efforts and identifying opportunities to deepen business relationships.

Must Have Skills for ATS

Account Development

Customer Relationship Management

Prospecting

Sales Calls

Target Account Management

Communication

Relationship Building

Timekeeping Systems

CRM Systems

Sales

Customer Service

Lifting

Driving

Job Description

Account Development Representatives initiate and manage relationships with customers and serve as the point of contact for the Company. This position is responsible for coordinating selling efforts to grow new and incremental sales with the target account list. This includes face to face calls with key customers, phone calls, and executing targeted selling events. The Account Development Representative is responsible for identifying target accounts by partnering with Sales Representatives on sales calls to help identify ways to deepen business relationships. Heavy prospecting is key in this position and the incumbent will be expected to add new accounts to the target account list and log all contacts and calls with target accounts.
This position is also eligible for bonus based on performance and subject to the terms of the Company’s applicable plans.
This position is eligible for health benefits, such as medical, dental and vision coverage, Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs), disability coverage, security, retirement and savings benefits. Additional benefits include a generous time away from work package, including personal leave, paid parental leave, medical leave, vacation, and holidays. 
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.

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 calendar period) of paid Military leave for employees who are absent from work due to service in the uniformed services
  • 5 days of paid Bereavement Leave following the death of an immediate family member and 3 days of paid Bereavement Leave following the death of any other family member
  • After one year of employment, two weeks of Paid Parental Leave following the birth, adoption, or placement of a foster child

Compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each position, which will impact where actual compensation may fall within the stated wage range. The wage range listed for this role takes into account the wide range of non-discriminatory factors considered in making compensation decisions including geographic location; skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs. The wage range, other compensation, and benefits information listed is accurate as of the date of this posting. The Company reserves the right to modify this information at any time, with or without notice, subject to applicable law.

Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws including with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act where applicable.

Sherwin-Williams is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.  All qualified candidates 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, creed, marital status or any other consideration prohibited by law or by contract.

As a VEVRAA Federal Contractor, Sherwin-Williams requests state and local employment services delivery systems to provide priority referral of Protected Veterans.

Please be aware, Sherwin-Williams recruiting team members will never request a candidate to provide a payment, ask for financial information, or sensitive personal information like national identification numbers, date of birth, or bank account numbers during the application process.

Sherwin-Williams

Our mission began more than 150 years ago in 1866 when Henry Sherwin and Edward Williams founded the company in Cleveland, Ohio. The duo went on to shape an industry and create a global legacy. That legacy continues on today as we look ahead and continue to innovate our future. With stores, distribution centers and facilities spanning the globe, we're able to deliver the best in paints, coatings and related products to the world. From our headquarters to our 130 distribution centers and more than 5,000 retail locations, we continue to grow in new and exciting ways. Here, there's no one path to success. Our 64,000+ employees are diverse, innovative and passionate. Our employees worldwide bring their energy and unique perspectives to each new day. We believe in careers that grow with you and open up new opportunities. With the support of a global team, you can innovate, grow and discover a career where you can thrive and Create Your 𝗣𝗼𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗯𝗹𝗲™. Equal Opportunity Employer of all protected statuses, including disability and veteran.

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