Field Technical Representative - Central Region

Company Summary

At Benjamin Moore, we empower our team members to achieve their goals and make a positive impact in our communities. We offer a rewarding and inspiring work environment that fosters creativity, collaboration, and a strong sense of camaraderie. Our culture of excellence and transparency encourages our colleagues to bring their authentic selves and unique perspectives/ideas every day. With 140 years of rich history behind our brand, we know that our people are the driving force behind our success. We believe in investing in our colleagues by offering work-life balance, competitive/ benefits, ongoing learning/continuing education, and skill development. Through a positive and engaging workplace, we facilitate growth, development, and fulfillment for all.

Job Summary & Key Responsibilities

Benjamin Moore & Co. seeks an ambitious, self-motivated individual to join our sales team. You will be accountable for supporting the sales team with:

• In-field technical support within specific geographical territory
• Technical specification work with site evaluation and specification/proposal writing, assistance as needed
• Resolution of major complaints/customer concerns, and architectural and industrial product placement selling in and out of channel
• Support regional sales director, area sales managers, territory representatives, and training implementation specialist in executing regional product training and application sessions for field sales and retailers
• Support architectural & design representatives (ADRs) and architectural specification writers with complex specification writing, continuing education classes, and general training of architects & designers
• Support national account representatives with technical support, specification writing, and prospecting for opportunities within a specific geographic area.

This role supports the Central Region territory, and the ideal candidate will be based within 30 miles of Carol Stream, Illinois.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree (BA/BS) or equivalent experience
• Minimum 7-10 years’ B2B paint & coating sales experience
• Knowledge of architectural and industrial coatings, market dynamics, and application best practices
• NACE Certified (complete or in process)
• Specification writing proficiency
• Working knowledge of required software programs (Microsoft Office, CRM)
• Excellent communication, listening, and public speaking skills
• Ability to analyze situations, identify obstacles and opportunities for success
• Effective problem-solving, time-management, negotiating & complaint handling skills
• Exceptional interpersonal and team interaction skills
• Valid driver's license and good driving record are a must
• Willingness to work evenings and weekends as needed
• Must be able to travel overnight to attend meetings, conferences, and trade shows
• Must reside in the desired geography or be willing to relocate
• Ability to travel overnight up to 50% to areas of coverage
• Bi-lingual in Spanish a plus, but not required

Salary and Benefits

This is an excellent opportunity to develop your sales experience with a high-energy team and become part of an iconic and growing Berkshire Hathaway family brand. Benjamin Moore offers a company car and a competitive compensation and benefits package designed to attract the very best sales professionals.

Compensation Philosophy

At Benjamin Moore, our brand represents excellence, and we strive to provide a comprehensive total rewards package to match. In addition to a competitive base salary, every exempt and non-exempt role in our organization is eligible for a performance-based annual raise and bonus in recognition of their efforts that contribute to the success of our organization. We conduct regular pay audits using external market data and internal comparisons to ensure our employees are compensated fairly and equitably.

The salary range listed herein refers to the amount the Company is willing to pay at the time of posting. The actual salary offer will be carefully considered based on a wide range of factors, including your skills, qualifications, experience, job location, and other relevant factors.

In addition to our monetary compensation package, Benjamin Moore provides a full range of benefits that are personalized to support you physically, financially, and emotionally, through both the big milestones and in your everyday life.  

Benefits include, but are not limited to, the following:

•              Medical/Dental/Vision

•              401 (k) match

•              PTO starting at 3 weeks' vacation + (7) paid holidays and (5) personal days

•              Employer-paid life insurance

•              Tuition reimbursement

You can view the complete benefits package by clicking the following link: 

https://www.benjaminmoore.com/en-us/benjamin-moore-careers?targetid=row-benefits-summary

Engagement, Inclusion + Social Impact

At Benjamin Moore, we don't just accept difference — we celebrate it, support it, and thrive because it benefits our employees, customers, and community. We remain steadfast in our commitment to cultivating an environment where all are provided the tools and opportunities to thrive in the workplace. Our efforts allow each of us to authentically live our corporate values of Openness, Integrity, Community, Excellence, and Safety.

Our Social Impact initiatives, including strategic partnerships, in-kind donations, and volunteerism, further amplify our ability to positively impact the lives of our stakeholders. We believe that fostering a culture of inclusion and belonging is the right thing to do and essential for our continued success.

Student Loan Repayment Assistance Program

Benjamin Moore provides Student Loan Repayment Assistance Program to support eligible active employees who graduated from an accredited post-secondary educational institution. The Repayment Program is intended to contribute to reducing employee's student loans. The Company follows all rules and regulations concerning the taxability of student loan repayments provided under applicable law.

EOE

Benjamin Moore is an equal-opportunity employer that is committed to a culture of inclusion and belonging. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis covered by appropriate law. Our commitment to these principles means all employment decisions are made based on qualifications, merit, and business needs.