Account Manager / Outside Sales Representative - Virginia Beach, VA area

Spectrum Paint, the largest independent paint company in the US, is currently looking for highly motivated sales professionals. The Account Manager will be responsible for expanding the Company's business within pre-assigned territories, achieving sales goals through acquiring and developing new customers and expanding the product line within the existing customer base.

Responsibilities

• Tasked with the responsibility of servicing customers and developing sales in a designated territory
• Establish new accounts by discovering business opportunities and calling on new customers
• Give product recommendations, application instructions, and quote competitive pricing on coatings for the architectural, commercial, and industrial fields
• Place orders on behalf of customers and follow up to ensure that orders have been completed promptly
• Work with the Store Manager and other store employees to ensure customer needs are met or exceeded
• Maintain regular contact with customers to understand needs and identify business opportunities
• Resolve customer complaints by investigating problems and developing solutions
• Ensure all internal reporting is completed in a timely fashion with correct information
• Regularly communicate with Regional Sales Management regarding the status and progress of accounts
• Encourage and develop a team culture with store team members
• Actively establish and build strong relationships with external and internal partners
• Other duties as assigned by the Regional Sales Management Team

Skills

• Previous Sales experience
• Self-Starter and punctual
• Strong desire to achieve top results with a positive 'can-do' demeanor
• Ability to multitask, prioritize, and manage time efficiently
• Excellent Verbal/Written Communication Skills
• Outstanding interpersonal and customer service skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to negotiate and close deals
• Ability to excel at Product Knowledge, Presentation Skills, and Building Client Relationships
• Commitment to ethical behavior and willingness to adhere to company policies
• Must have a valid driver's license and a clean driving record
• Must be able to drive the company vehicle
• Bilingual (English / Spanish)
• Territory Management Experience

Benefits

• Company Vehicle
• Laptop & Cell Phone

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