Pro Sales Associate, St. Louis

About the Role

The Pro Sales Associate at Behr Paint Company, located within a Home Depot store, is a sales specialist focused on professional painting contractors and their unique needs. This role is an excellent starting point to launch a career in sales, as prior experience or knowledge in paint or sales is not required.

Key Responsibilities

• Meet and form relationships with local professional painting contractors.
• Build relationships with pros in the store, initiating conversations even when they are not specifically seeking paint.
• Collaborate with outside sales representatives to assist contractors who are sent to the store.
• Understand contractor needs and provide the right Behr products.
• Mix paint and gather necessary sundry paint tools.
• Ensure a quick and efficient in-and-out experience for professional customers, aiming for a paint store experience.
• Support the Home Depot Pro Desk and introduce yourself to contractors.
• Understand contractors' businesses and needs.
• Maintain relationships and follow up regarding jobs and future needs.
• Pull and tint orders for pick-up.
• Work closely with Home Depot staff to maintain a mutually beneficial relationship.
• Enter new leads and contacts into Salesforce, the customer relationship management tool.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Basic computer skills.
• Experience with Salesforce is a plus.
• Occasional lifting of up to 75 lbs.
• Work hours may vary based on peak selling times, including weekends, holidays, and shifts extending until 7 p.m.

Qualifications

• Approachable, organized, and genuinely interested in helping customers.
• Outgoing personality with a positive attitude.
• Self-starter capable of identifying needs and assisting where required.
• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Bilingualism is a bonus.