JOB DESCRIPTION



Job Title: Corporate Development Specialist

Department: Rust-Oleum US Sales


Reports To: National Field Sales Manager


Direct Reports/Manages others: No


Corporate Development Specialist - Northern Indiana & south Chicago area.





Candidate must live in territory.

(Territory includes but not limited to IL: Hodgkins, Morris, Bradley and IN: South Bend, Warsaw)


Great Opportunity for Recent College Grad with Retail Experience looking for Career Potential.

Rust-Oleum Corporation is a worldwide leader in protective paints and coatings for both home and industry.

We offer a wide range of products including Rust-Oleum spray paint, Zinsser primers, Krud Kutter cleaners and products for virtually every room of your home.

As our Corporate Development Specialist (CDS) responsible for 25+ Menards stores, you will travel in your territory as the go-to Rust-Oleum product expert.

Every day, you will work at the retail level to build relationships with associates and answer product questions that lead to sales.

When your retail partners have questions about our products, they should trust that they can call you.

To thrive, you must be self-motivated and show up every day ready to meet and teach customers and Menards associates about our best in class products.

We offer a company car and Corporate training for the role.

You will be expected to:

• Manage your time that includes visiting Menards stores in your region to build trust by training Menards associates on new and current products.
• Maintain and repair merchandising displays and setting the shelves according to the planograms provided.
• Meet new people every day and build relationships with store associates.
• Be part of a team you can rely on to help you answer hard customer questions.
• Know that Rust-Oleum will take care of you today, and into the future.
  
  We offer a company car, 401k, and pension.
  
  

• 1-4 years (no more please) experience in retail merchandising, product promotions and/or product demonstration.
• Professional demeanor
• Articulate
• Able to connect quickly with a wide variety of people, and communicate in a style that is likable, relatable, and persuasive.
• Enthusiastic and energetic!
• Able to keep demonstrations consistent, but also fresh and engaging.
• Ability and willingness to travel, drive, and engage in considerable physical activity.
  
  You must be able to stand on your feet for extended periods of time, lift and move products, and use products as appropriate for demonstration purposes.
• Great organizational ability, attention to detail and follow-up skills.
• Ability to work independently and without immediate supervision.
• Good energy level, patience, and ability to adapt to changing circumstances and personalities.