Area Manager
Rust-Oleum Corporation

JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Title: Area Manager

Location: Louisiana, Mississippi, and S. Alabama

Department: Rust-Oleum US Sales

Reports To: Zone Manager

Direct Reports/Manages others: No

Hybrid Schedule: Our hybrid work environment includes two (2) remote days/week.

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 decorative fashion paints, durable industrial roof repair coatings and, of course, our famous rust-fighting formula that started it all.

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 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.

From big benefits to small, we take care of our associates! After 30 days of employment, you will be eligible for a benefits package that includes medical, dental, life, disability and business travel insurance, flexible spending accounts, EAP, stock purchases and vacation/sick days/parental leave. We also offer a 401(k) plan after three months of employment. Associates are vested in the RPM Pension plan after completing five years of service. Rust-Oleum offers 9 paid holidays and one floating holiday per year. You are also eligible to earn three weeks of vacation on an annualized basis.

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.

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