Outside Sales Rep: Paint
Swift Supply, Orange Beach, AL, United States
Position Title:
Outside Sales Rep - Paint
Reports to:
Sales Manager
Classification:
Salary
Department:
Paint
The successful candidate will be passionate about growing sales through building business relationships and being a trusted advisor. A thorough understanding of paint and paint products is key. Whether in person, on the sales floor or over the phone, the ability to determine the customer’s needs and meet them quickly is essential. Most importantly, in order to drive repeat business and gain new business, the candidate must be able to learn about the customer; their needs, their expectations, and their interests.
Purpose of Position:
The Outside Sales Representative – Paint is responsible for growing a territory and building a strong book of business through relationship-driven sales. This role requires deep product knowledge, strong customer insight, and the ability to act as a trusted advisor. Success comes from understanding customer needs, delivering solutions quickly, and driving repeat and new business.
Essential Functions:
Grow territory and achieve sales targets
Execute sales plans and generate new business leads
Build and maintain strong customer relationships
Customer Service:
Assess needs and recommend paint products/solutions
Provide expert product knowledge and support
Resolve customer issues quickly and effectively
Operations & Transactions:
Process orders, quotes, and transactions accurately (POS/BisTrack)
Maintain records, pricing, and customer accounts
Inventory & Merchandising:
Mix/tint products to specifications
Manage stock, assist with inventory, and verify shipments
Maintain displays and product pricing
Store & Safety:
Maintain clean, organized facility and equipment
Follow safety, hazardous material, and loss prevention procedures
Team Support:
Assist customers in-store and by phone
Train/support team members as needed
Perform other assigned duties
Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities:
B2B sales experience preferred
Knowledge of paint products and applications
Strong communication and customer relationship skills
Problem-solving and decision-making ability
Basic computer skills (POS, order entry)
Physical Requirements:
Frequently lift and carry up to 50 lbs; occasionally lift up to 100 lbs with assistance as needed
Retrieve materials from shelves, floor stacks, and warehouse areas
Operate hand trucks and other material handling equipment
Perform repetitive motions using hands, wrists, and fingersMix and tint paint; must have good color vision and perception
Maintain strong hand-eye coordination
Frequently reach overhead and at varying heights
Regularly stand, walk, bend, squat, twist, and climb steps as needed
Ability to remain on feet for extended periods
Education:
High School Diploma or General Equivalency Degree (GED)
Experience:
One year of related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
Working Conditions:
Work inside in controlled temperature
Work outside in temperatures ranging from extreme heat to extreme cold
Occasionally works near moving parts and in outside weather conditions
Work with small store equipment
Swift Supply is a drug-free workplace. Applicants must pass a pre-employment drug screen and background check.
Swift Supply, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status or other legally protected status under federal, state, or local law.
The above declarations are not intended to be an all-inclusive list of the duties and responsibilities of the job described, nor are they intended to be such a listing of the skills and abilities required to do the job. Rather, they are only intended to describe the general nature of the job.
The physical demands listed above are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Work environment characteristics are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
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Outside Sales Rep - Paint
Reports to:
Sales Manager
Classification:
Salary
Department:
Paint
The successful candidate will be passionate about growing sales through building business relationships and being a trusted advisor. A thorough understanding of paint and paint products is key. Whether in person, on the sales floor or over the phone, the ability to determine the customer’s needs and meet them quickly is essential. Most importantly, in order to drive repeat business and gain new business, the candidate must be able to learn about the customer; their needs, their expectations, and their interests.
Purpose of Position:
The Outside Sales Representative – Paint is responsible for growing a territory and building a strong book of business through relationship-driven sales. This role requires deep product knowledge, strong customer insight, and the ability to act as a trusted advisor. Success comes from understanding customer needs, delivering solutions quickly, and driving repeat and new business.
Essential Functions:
Grow territory and achieve sales targets
Execute sales plans and generate new business leads
Build and maintain strong customer relationships
Customer Service:
Assess needs and recommend paint products/solutions
Provide expert product knowledge and support
Resolve customer issues quickly and effectively
Operations & Transactions:
Process orders, quotes, and transactions accurately (POS/BisTrack)
Maintain records, pricing, and customer accounts
Inventory & Merchandising:
Mix/tint products to specifications
Manage stock, assist with inventory, and verify shipments
Maintain displays and product pricing
Store & Safety:
Maintain clean, organized facility and equipment
Follow safety, hazardous material, and loss prevention procedures
Team Support:
Assist customers in-store and by phone
Train/support team members as needed
Perform other assigned duties
Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities:
B2B sales experience preferred
Knowledge of paint products and applications
Strong communication and customer relationship skills
Problem-solving and decision-making ability
Basic computer skills (POS, order entry)
Physical Requirements:
Frequently lift and carry up to 50 lbs; occasionally lift up to 100 lbs with assistance as needed
Retrieve materials from shelves, floor stacks, and warehouse areas
Operate hand trucks and other material handling equipment
Perform repetitive motions using hands, wrists, and fingersMix and tint paint; must have good color vision and perception
Maintain strong hand-eye coordination
Frequently reach overhead and at varying heights
Regularly stand, walk, bend, squat, twist, and climb steps as needed
Ability to remain on feet for extended periods
Education:
High School Diploma or General Equivalency Degree (GED)
Experience:
One year of related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
Working Conditions:
Work inside in controlled temperature
Work outside in temperatures ranging from extreme heat to extreme cold
Occasionally works near moving parts and in outside weather conditions
Work with small store equipment
Swift Supply is a drug-free workplace. Applicants must pass a pre-employment drug screen and background check.
Swift Supply, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status or other legally protected status under federal, state, or local law.
The above declarations are not intended to be an all-inclusive list of the duties and responsibilities of the job described, nor are they intended to be such a listing of the skills and abilities required to do the job. Rather, they are only intended to describe the general nature of the job.
The physical demands listed above are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Work environment characteristics are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
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