[Hiring] Coating Specialist (Territory Manager – Paint/Stain/Finish Sales) @Hermance Machine Company

Role Description

Würth Baer Supply Company is currently seeking a results-driven Coating Specialist (Territory Manager – Paint/Stain/Finish Sales) to serve and build on an established book of business covering all of Illinois and Wisconsin.

• Compensation Structure: Base (target salary) + quarterly commission bonus program.
• Automotive Allowance: $600/month + $0.18/mile fuel reimbursement using a mobile device application called "MOTUS."
• Active Clients: Several Hundred. No internal competition.
• Customer Type: Millwork fabricators, store fixtures, furniture manufacturers, kitchen & bath showrooms/manufacturers.
• Product Summary: Paint, stain, and other finish solvents/coatings products from AkzoNobel/Chemcraft and Wurth Solvents.
• Geographical Region Served: State of Illinois and State of Wisconsin.
• Overnights Per Month: 3 to 5 days approximately.
• Ideal Area of Residence for this Territory Manager: Northern IL or Southern WI.
• Excellent Culture: Fun and upbeat culture.
• Long-Tenured Employees: Many employees have been here for 15 to 30+ years.
• Room for Growth: Part of the Würth Group with a long legacy of promoting from within.
• Comfortable Interview Process: Conversational and transparent.

As a Coating Specialist, you will work independently and decide how to best grow your market. You will look for top solutions for both the company and our customers and deliver quality service and reliability to your customers. Your responsibilities include handling current customer accounts, growing sales, and growing your accounts overall.

Qualifications

• Two (2) years of demonstrated success in outside sales experience selling similar goods.
• Bachelor's degree is preferred.
• Advanced Excel skills.
• Excellent written and communication skills.

Requirements

• Strong follow-up skills.
• Highly organized.
• Multitasking.
• Ability, skills, and knowledge to effectively work from home.
• Professional and polished demeanor.
• A strong desire to succeed and grow financially.

Benefits

• Bundled consumer-driven Medical (Blue Cross Blue Shield), Dental (Aetna), and Vision (VSP) pricing. New hires receive full access to benefits the 1st of the month following date of hire.
• 401(k) with matching program starts immediately. Company will match half of the first 5% of annual compensation.
• 8 paid company holidays.
• 2 weeks’ vacation (0 to 5 years), 3 weeks’ vacation (5 to 10 years), 4 weeks’ vacation (10 to 15 years), 5 weeks’ vacation (15+ years).
• Sick time that is not excessive or categorized under special medical leave will not come out of your vacation time – honor system for salaried employees.
• Tuition reimbursement program.
• Referral program.
• Employee discount.