Painters Supply and Equipment Co.

Description: COUNTER ASSOCIATE BE A PART OF A GREAT TEAM WITH GROWING OPPORTUNITIES! Why Work for PSE GROUP? Weekends off Weekday schedule 8am-5pm 401(k) program with company match Generous benefits package for full time employees: Medical, Dental and Vision Company paid life and disability insurance 3 weeks Paid Time Off Competitive compensation program A great work environment with career advancement opportunities! PSE Group is seeking a Counter Associate/Representative . This position will be responsible for performing customer service activities within a store environment, selling product to walk-in customers and proactively calling preferred end-user customers. This role involves heavy focus on automotive and specialty coatings as well as associated products and equipment. About PSE Group: PSE Group is a nationwide team of coatings specialists dedicated to providing exceptional products and value-added services to our customer partners. PSE Group offers a wide range of coatings solutions to enhance our customers' productivity, improve quality, and reduce material cost. Our objective is to support the entire purchasing process from coatings to associated products to complete application systems. We provide comprehensive solutions to meet our customers' needs. PSE Group includes brands from across the country including Painters Supply & Equipment Co, Nyquist Paints, FAMIS, Aerocoat Source, ABC Autobody Color, Auto Paint Supply, Carolina Automotive Refinish Supply, Charlottesville Automotive Refinish Supply, Golden Isles Paint & Supply, Interbay Coatings, ProWood Finishes, RMS Pro Finishes, Specialty Coatings Inc., Strand's Industrial Coatings, United Sales Company, and Wyrick Company. Job Duties: Performs customer service activities including receiving and entering of telephone orders, answering questions, and tracking order status and product shipments Performs counter sales serving in-store customers Mixes paint and prepares customer orders for delivery/pick-up (aprons and gloves provided) Reconciles inventory and stocks merchandise in store Provides sales support to outside sales team Maintains customer records and files, including accurate account setup and pricing Prepares paint orders, including mixing, utilizing standard formulas and custom formulas Clean and maintain all areas and equipment as assigned. Ensures maintenance of mixing equipment as needed Conducts self in professional manner to ensure customers' quality and service expectations are met Maintains Color Room records including non-conformance report, tint usage, can usage, mis-tints, etc. and perform necessary inventory transfers Additional Duties: Full knowledge to perform duties of other role functions as assigned Assist with inside customer service, as needed, including servicing customers and/or processing their orders Answers in-coming telephone calls in a professional manner, answers all inquiries and/or take customers orders Properly dispose of waste materials and product in compliance with Company and Governmental regulations Requirements: Qualifications: High School Diploma/GED required 1+ year(s) of Customer Service, Inside Sales, or Counter Sales preferred Team player with great customer service skills Clean driving record and valid license Ability to lift at least 50 lbs. Tolerable to the smell of paint Candidates must submit to a drug screen and meet acceptable Motor Vehicle Report requirements upon hiring process. We are and Equal Opportunity/ Affirmative Action employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status. Retirees are encouraged to apply. PI8975bd036d4d-8145

Description: TERRITORY MANAGER- AUTOMOTIVE Why Work for PSE GROUP? Position offers a competitive base pay, commission program, and Motus vehicle reimbursement program. Weekends off Weekday schedule 8am-5pm 401(k) program with company match Generous benefits package for full time employees: Medical, Dental and Vision Company paid life and disability insurance 3 weeks Paid Time Off Competitive compensation program A great work environment with career advancement opportunities! Reporting to the Region Sales Manager, the Territory Manager is responsible for increasing sales revenues and maintaining customer relationships within an assigned geographical area. In this position, you will be expected to be an excellent communicator who understands customer needs. Ultimately, you will ensure clients are satisfied and search for ways to grow sales. PSE Group is a nationwide team of coatings specialists dedicated to providing exceptional products and value-added services to our customer partners. PSE Group offers a wide range of coatings solutions to enhance our customers' productivity, improve quality, and reduce material cost. Our objective is to support the entire purchasing process from coatings to associated products to complete application systems. We provide comprehensive solutions to meet our customers' needs. PSE Group includes brands from across the country including Painters Supply & Equipment Co, Nyquist Paints, FAMIS, Aerocoat Source, ABC Autobody Color, Auto Paint Supply, Carolina Automotive Refinish Supply, Charlottesville Automotive Refinish Supply, Golden Isles Paint & Supply, Interbay Coatings, ProWood Finishes, RMS Pro Finishes, Specialty Coatings Inc., Strand's Industrial Coatings, United Sales Company, and Wyrick Company. Requirements: Responsibilities Sales Make sales calls and presentations to prospective and existing customers. Develop a regular sales call schedule to ensure that the needs and expectations of the customers are met. Be familiar with all products, including their application and preparation, in the automotive line. Assist customers in proper selection and application of product to develop expert relationship. Further knowledge/skills regarding sales techniques and methods. Develop sales presentations and promotions to facilitate growth in existing accounts and to open new accounts. Maintain effective interaction with vendors. Maximize utilization of cost effective resources provided by vendors. Participate in, and conduct, existing and new product demonstrations with customers and factory representatives. Attend and participate in all sales meetings. Devise effective territory sales and marketing strategies Customer Service Readily accessible to customers for advice/assistance through use of cell phone, voice mail, e-mail, and in person. Build relationships. Investigate customer complaints and follow up based on company and Quality Management System (QMS) policies, procedures and processes. Monitor and track customer back orders per QMS work instructions. Provide customer with technical, and marketing training as needed. Assist customer in determining inventory levels. Assist in color verification and field color formulations. Ensure proper documentation for all consigned inventory and equipment per QMS Work Instructions. Marketing Collect reliable customer and territory information. Identify current market competitors and their strengths and weaknesses. Know Painters Supply and Equipment Co.'s competitive advantages. Read and interpret market information and identify opportunities. Actively seek to become key knowledge source for customer regarding automotive finishing and related products. Participates in special project assignments and completes other duties as assigned. Develop, implement, and maintain action plans to meet and exceed targeted revenue and profitability targets for both existing and new customers. Prepares sales call reports, proposals, quotations, forecasts, and business plans. Management Control expenses, while remaining within budget, and maintain required records/documentation. Submit required reports, documentation and summaries as required by management within specified deadlines. Further knowledge of automotive finishing industry through company training, trade journals, seminars, etc. Know, understand and perform to all aspects of the Quality Management System Manual. Understand paperwork flow and provide documents as required. Know the sales goals and formulate plan of action to attain or surpass figures. Additional Duties Answer telephone in a professional manner, answer questions knowledgeably and/or take customer orders per QMS work instructions. Conduct self in a professional manner to ensure customers' quality and service expectations are met. Operate vehicle in accordance with all state, provincial and federal laws while maintaining an acceptable personal driving record. Employee is required to carry Automotive Insurance per the company policy guidelines. Assist in the store during times needed, i.e. vacation, personal, medical absences, etc. Assist with inside customer service, as needed, including servicing customers and/or processing their orders per the QMS work instructions. Process sales transactions using POS devices and company policies and procedures. Perform other duties as assigned. Requirements Proven experience as a Territory Manager BSc/BA in Business, Marketing or a related field Proven track record of increasing sales and revenue; field sales experience is preferred Ability to develop sales strategies and use performance KPIs Proficient in MS Office; familiarity with Salesforce is a plus Excellent sales and communication skills Organizational and leadership ability Problem-solving aptitude Ability to work all scheduled hours as needed. If usage of employee's own vehicle is required for company business, employee must obtain appropriate insurance per company policy. Employee must be licensed to operate vehicle in accordance with state, federal, and provincial law. Must have acceptable driving record from DMV/MTO Physical Requirements Ability to lift and carry approximately 25 - 50 lbs. frequently and 75 - 100 lbs. on occasion. The employee will spend approximately 20% of the time sitting, 60% standing, 10% walking, 10% stooping, climbing and kneeling. Ability to perceive color differences and wear safety equipment as required. Must be able to tolerate non-toxic paint odors. Must be able to physically demonstrate paint and associated products by utilizing various product delivery systems such as spray guns and other related equipment. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of employees so classified. Depending on the experience, training and their development, employee may be given more discretion in carrying out their responsibilities. PIbf8d848e5ca3-3398

Description: The Territory Manager of Specialty Coatings , services customers in the Industrial, Commercial, and Architectural Coatings market and is responsible for targeting, soliciting and securing new business, maintaining and growing accounts, learning and understanding product lines, preparing/creating sales related documentation, while building and maintaining customer relationships. Applicants will be considered based on their ability to meet the required qualifications, experience, skills, and job requirements outlined in this posting. Candidates who do not meet the minimum qualifications may not be considered for employment. This position is available in multiple locations , and relocation assistance is not offered. To ensure proper consideration, applicants should apply only to the location where they currently live or have already established plans to live and work. Western Michigan (Grand Rapids Metropolitan Area) Northern Ohio Baltimore Metropolitan Area (Maryland) Please apply only if you meet the minimum qualifications and can reliably work from the location selected. About PSE Group: PSE Group is a nationwide team of coatings specialists dedicated to providing exceptional products and value-added services to our customer partners. PSE Group offers a wide range of coatings solutions to enhance our customers' productivity, improve quality, and reduce material cost. Our objective is to support the entire purchasing process from coatings to associated products to complete application systems. We provide comprehensive solutions to meet our customers' needs. PSE Group includes brands from across the country including Painters Supply & Equipment Co, Nyquist Paints, FAMIS, Aerocoat Source, ABC Autobody Color, Auto Paint Supply, Carolina Automotive Refinish Supply, Charlottesville Automotive Refinish Supply, Golden Isles Paint & Supply, Interbay Coatings, ProWood Finishes, RMS Pro Finishes, Specialty Coatings Inc., Strand's Industrial Coatings, United Sales Company, and Wyrick Company. Requirements: SALES Maintains and grows Accounts. Targets, solicits and secures new business. Gains and maintains knowledge of market and actively competes/works to increase market share. Coordinate outside sales activities with Specialty Coatings Director, Region Manager, and Credit Department. Develops strong partnerships with sales team, branch employees and vendor representatives. Develops strong relationships with key decision makers. Conduct sales calls and presentations to prospective and existing customers. Maintains effective, ongoing interaction with all vendors, to maximize utilization of cost-effective resources. Familiarize self with all products, to include application and preparation processing. Learns, understands, and can explain product lines. Assists customers with product selection and application, to develop expert relationships. Develops sales presentations and promotions to facilitate growth within existing account and to develop new accounts. Conducts product demonstrations with customers and factory representatives. Develops target accounts and plans/achieves goals. Delivers exceptional service to customers by understanding and proactively responding to their needs. Prepares/creates necessary documentation and reporting. Prepares and submits accurate and timely activity reports. CUSTOMER SERVICE Investigates and follows up with all customer and Quality Management System concerns. Monitors and tracks customer back orders and provides customers with technical and marketing training as needed. MARKETING Collects and maintains customer and territory information, records and activity. Identifies current market competitors and performance levels. Collaborates with vendors in planning, targeting, and market growth efforts. Knowledge of Company competitive advantages, and identification of key opportunities. Develops, implements, and maintains action plans to meet and exceed targeted revenue and profitability targets for new and existing customers. Prepares sales call reports, proposals, forecasts and business plans. MANAGEMENT Controls expenses within projected budgets, maintains records and documentation for required submission as needed. Actively researches General Industry and Commercial Coatings information through company training, trade journals, seminars etc. Knowledge of sales goals and ability to formulate a plan of action to attain Company measures. ADDITIONAL DUTIES Attends and participates in all sales meetings. Participates in special project assignments and completes additional duties as needed. Assists in store operations during times needed, i.e. vacation, personal, medical absences etc. Assists with inside customer service as needed, to include processing customer orders per QMS Work Instructions. Conducts self in a professional manner to ensure exceptional quality and customers service expectations are met. Ability to work all scheduled hours as needed. Performs other duties as assigned. PHYSICAL AND TRAINING REQUIREMENTS Required to lift and carry approximately 25-50 lbs. frequently and 75-100 lbs. on occasion. Must be able to physically demonstrate paint and associated products by utilizing various product delivery systems. Required Courses: RIGHT-TO-KNOW Training (U.S.) Operates vehicle in accordance with all state, provincial and federal laws, while maintaining an acceptable personal driving record. Must be licensed to operate vehicle in accordance with state, federal, and provincial law. Must have acceptable driving record from DMV/MTO. Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug screen College degree and 5 years of territory management preferred. PREFERRED EXPERIENCE: Experience in Architectural, Industrial, and Commercial Paints & Coatings Strong technical aptitude within General Industry and Commercial Coatings OTHER REQUIREMENTS: Ability to work all scheduled hours as needed. If usage of employee's own vehicle is required for company business, employee must obtain appropriate insurance per Company Policy. Employee must be licensed and able to operate vehicle in accordance with state law including commercial driver's license if required. Must have acceptable driving record from State Motor Vehicle Bureau and be able available for overnight travel approximately 15% of the time. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of employees so classified. Depending on the experience, training and their development, employee may be given more discretion in carrying out their responsibilities. We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. PId5b1b491da7e-7293