Rust-Oleum

Inside Sales Representative

JOB DESCRIPTION



Summary:



Join the Carboline team as an Inside Sales Representative and play a crucial role in expanding reach within a dedicated sales territory.

This individual will actively engage with current customers and develop new leads to showcase and sell Carboline's products and services.

A willingness to continuously expand knowledge of product lines, related support services and company policies is essential for success.

This role provides an unparalleled opportunity for comprehensive skill development across diverse business functions, laying the foundation for a dynamic career path.



Minimum Requirements:


  • Bachelor's Degree, Technical Degree, or equivalent experience.


  • Minimum 1 year of individual sales experience.


  • Valid Driver's License.

  • Preferred: Prior industrial sales experience within the coatings industry.


Physical Requirements:



This position requires minimal physical activity but does require prolonged computer usage - up to 8 hours a day.

No unusual environmental, lifting, or exertion requirements are associated with this position.

Occasional travel may be required.





Essential Functions:



  • Develops and maintains relationships with new and existing customers to increase sales volume, recover lost accounts, and monitor market trends.

  • Focuses on proactive outreach to engage both current and prospective customers.

  • Conducts customer calls to promote products, new releases, and available services, including updates on supply; provides technical support as needed.

  • Responsible for securing new orders and renewing existing ones, collaborating with customer service and sales management to ensure optimal service levels.

  • Establishes and executes a regional sales strategy, incorporating prospecting, new business development, analysis of market potential, and repeat business opportunities.

  • Maintains and updates customer and sales data within the CRM system (Salesforce) to ensure data accuracy and quality.

  • Collaborates effectively with internal teams and leverages company resources to deliver exceptional customer service and maintain high customer satisfaction.

  • Exercises sound judgment and timely follow-up when addressing customer complaints, returns, claims, or issues related to products and services.

  • Collects and communicates key insights regarding customer accounts, market trends, competitors, and prospects to support management in strategic planning and decision-making.

  • Demonstrates the ability to work independently with minimal supervision while maintaining productivity and accountability.

  • Prepares annual sales plans, including detailed targeting of markets and key accounts.

  • Performs additional tasks and responsibilities as assigned by management.

  • Demonstrates active commitment to the company's safety and quality initiatives.

Who We Are:


Carboline is a St.

Louis-based coatings manufacturer with a global reach.

The company, founded in 1947, produces high-quality performance coatings, linings, and fireproofing products in more than 20 manufacturing facilities around the world.

Carboline has been ranked a top workplace, so culture and maintaining a safe and clean work environment is something we take very seriously.




Carboline is part of RPM International Inc., a $7.6 billion, multinational company with subsidiaries that are world leaders in specialty coatings, sealants, building materials and related services.

From homes and workplaces to infrastructure and precious landmarks, RPM's market-leading brands are trusted by consumers and professionals alike to help build a better world.

If you want to be part of a growing global organization with opportunity for growth, we would like to meet you.





What We Offer:


We offer a team atmosphere that fosters cooperation and creativity; a management team committed to employee development and an environment where people are empowered to make decisions.

Our career opportunities offer unlimited earnings potential and our comprehensive benefits package is among the best in the industry which includes affordable benefits, a company match 401K plan and a retirement pension plan.

Carboline is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values the strength diversity brings to the workplace.

Individuals with Disabilities and Protected Veterans are encouraged to apply.





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