Finishing / Coating Sales Specialist

Company Overview

Richelieu is a leading North American distributor, importer and manufacturer of specialty hardware and complementary products. Its products are targeted to an extensive customer base of kitchen and bathroom cabinet, storage and closet, home furnishing and office furniture manufacturers, door and window, residential and commercial woodworkers, and hardware retailers including renovation superstores. Richelieu offers customers a broad mix of high-end products sourced from manufacturers worldwide. With over 130,000 product offerings, 106 locations, and a state of the art field force that passionately serves over 90,000 customers, Richelieu continues to stand in the forefront of a dynamic and ever changing industry.

As Richelieu has recently celebrated 53 years of successful business since our humble beginnings in 1968, we understand the significance of a strong set of Core Values. Richelieu stands behind these Five Core Values and serve as the guiding principles of everything we do: Customer Focus, Innovation, Performance, Respect/Integrity/Ethics, and Ownership.

These values provide Richelieu the strength to live out our daily Mission: Enable our customers to profitably grow their businesses through the design and creation of exceptional kitchens, closets, and storage spaces.

Our Opportunity

We are currently seeking a Finishing/Coating Sales Specialist (Outside Sales) to assist with growth in our Southern Florida market.

Being a member of the Richelieu team means that you are part of something bigger than just yourself. As a growing and winning international organization that places emphasis on its people and culture, its career development opportunities, and the realization that healthy living is in part achieved by the proper balance of work and home, we are excited to be a company that our employees are passionate about! More can be found out about us at Richelieu.com as well as Richelieu YouTube.

Key Responsibilities

The Finishings Specialist Sales Representative is a technical sales position responsible for the overall relationship and management of day-to-day sales activities towards cabinet and furniture manufacturer accounts in his/her territory. You will successfully manage the sales of Richelieu's Finishing product solutions (stains, paints, coatings, thinners, solvents, adhesives, abrasives, and other accessories) through structured consultative sales discussions, ultimately serving as a business advisor towards your customers. By positioning yourself as an indispensable resource, you will enable your customers to solve problems and increase business results. In turn, you will be building a thriving business of your own.

• Work in tandem with Richelieu's Industrial Sales Representatives to schedule and hold face-to-face consultations with new and existing customers, learning about their business and how Richelieu Finishing product solutions can enhance their results

• Maintain accountability for the growth of your provided territory, both through the development of existing relationships as well as the acquisition of new customers

• Identify and analyze past buying patterns of current accounts, and brainstorm ways to become their stronger, more inclusive supplier

• Provide a state of the art customer service experience, positioning yourself as their desired one-stop shop

• Educate yourself on, and continuously stay up to date with, Richelieu's Finishing product offerings, as well as ever-changing market conditions and competitive analysis

• Hold responsibility for system information and reporting in CRM application

What We Are Looking For

• Technically-minded, preferably with experience or education in chemistry /science

• Knowledge of wood coatings or powder/spray coatings is key to success in this position; spray application finish background is a plus

• Ability to take part in the provided training to acquire an understanding of coatings and finishing with various products, applications, and methods

• Passionate, proactive, coachable, strong work ethic

• Ability to schedule and manage your own time, delivering on the activities that produce results

• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills

• Developed analytical, planning, organizing, and monitoring skills

• Experience in Customer Relationship Management (CRM) software an asset

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications; must be able to effectively use Excel, Word, Outlook for daily responsibilities and tasks

• As this position requires regular automobile travel, we require indepdent, reliable transportation for this regional outside sales position

• This position may occasionally involve lifting/pushing/carrying items up to 50 pounds

Compensation and Benefits

• Competitive market-based salary plus monthly, quarterly, and annual commissions

• Monthly car allowance and covered fuel

• Business expense reimbursement

• Group insurance program (medical, dental, vision, life, disability, etc.)

• Employee Stock Purchase Plan with employer matching

• 401(K) with employer matching

• Company smart phone

• Paid vacation and holidays