Now Hiring - Area Manager - Pro Channel in Vernon Hills, IL

Rust-Oleum is a 100 year old manufacturer of protective paints, coatings, lubricants, and specialty products for both home and industry.
As our Area Manager for Pro Channel you are responsible to drive sales and represent Rust-Oleum's 14 platforms of products to customers within the assigned geographic territory. This individual will work from a home based office within the North Texas Territory in which they will service. Travel accounts for 40-50% of the time within the territory.
Here’s what you can expect every day:

• Maintain regular contact with customers to identify business opportunities, and to present new products.
• Identify customer needs to facilitate product recommendations, and planogram recommendations.
• Work with the Rust-Oleum credit department to manage customer accounts.
• Work with customer service to assure customer satisfaction on orders and set pricing.
• Manage territory expense budgets.
• Achieve quarterly sales objectives

Required Experience:

• 1 - 3 years of previous outside sales experience is preferred.
• Associates or Bachelor’s degree in a business related field and/or equivalent work experience preferred.
• Prior experience in a sales service role with demonstrated success in customer retention.
• Must possess a valid Driver's License and have maintained a motor vehicle record within acceptable limits as prescribed by Rust-Oleum.
• Previous retail selling experience strongly desired, Co-Op experience a plus.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Products and various Internet applications.

Rust-Oleum is an equal opportunity employer. Employment selection and related decisions are made without regard to sex, race, age, disability, religion, national origin, color, or any other protected class.
Location: 11 Hawthorn Parkway, Vernon Hills, IL 60061

Location: 11 Hawthorn Parkway, Vernon Hills, IL 60061

Job Type: Full-time

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)