National Account Executive

This position will be responsible for aggressively growing sales to a group of national strategic clients that either purchase or have headquarters in a given geography.

• This role will initiate and develop strategic account plans, while creating and maintaining relationships with key executives at clients headquarters and regional offices.
• This position could serve multiple market segments, or be dedicated to a sole segment, i.e. homebuilders, multifamily property management, hospitality, healthcare or others.
• Must be able to evaluate growth and improvement opportunities and establish a strategic direction taking into consideration resources, constraints, and organizational values.
• Must be able to assemble SW resources, execute strategic agreements through our field organization andcommunicate account priorities to each of the divisions.
• Must be able to deliver impactful and compelling presentations capable of affecting the actions, thoughts and beliefs of the audience thereby positioning SW as a trusted partner.
• Effectively reach mutually satisfactory solutions, both internal and external, through negotiations that strengthen relationships and advance goal attainment effort
• Creates a good first impression, commands attention and respect, while demonstrating confidence. Earnscredibility through consistent communication, execution and performance.
• Aggressively growing sales to a group of national strategic clients across TAG that either purchase or haveheadquarters in a given geography.
• Earning credibility through consistent communication, execution and performance.
• This role will initiate, develop and manage strategic client plans, while creating and maintaining relationships with key executives at clients’ headquarters and regional offices

TRAVEL: 50 % or more

Formal Education: Required:

• Bachelor’s Degree in business management, communications, education, human resources, orrelated field KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE:Required:
• Demonstrated significant successful sales and marketing experience.• Significant successful sales and marketing experience required. Have demonstrated a proven abilityto create high level client relationships. Have effective leadership skills and demonstrated an ability todirect a team.• Demonstrated ability to create high level client relationships.• Effective leadership skills and demonstrated ability to direct a team• Ability to deliver impactful and compelling presentations capable of affecting the actions, thoughts andbeliefs of the audience thereby positioning SW as a trusted partner.• Possess a proven track record for effective performance within selling teams.• Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Ability to effectively interact with all levels of fieldand division management.• Ability to perform the essential duties of the job with/without reasonable accommodation

Preferred:
• The Americas Group District-level Management experience.
• Proven experience in managing numerous priorities and multiple projects in a fast paced
environment.
• Bi-lingual or multi-lingual
• Experience as a successful District, Sales or City Manager, or equivalent

Technical/Skill Requirements:A. Required:

• Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence others and work under
• minimal supervision.
• Detail oriented with good follow-up practices and customer focus.
• Capable of multi-tasking, highly organized and able to meet deadlines consistently.
• Strict adherence to confidentiality and high ethical standards.
• Must enjoy challenging and thought provoking work and have a strong desire to learn and progress.
• Ability to carry out specific instructions and general directions using proactive problem-solving skills
• and to solve problems involving multiple variables.
• Ability to exercise poise, tactfulness, diplomacy and good interpersonal skills in order to handle
• sensitive and confidential situations.
• Ability to be resourceful, demonstrate business acumen and creative thinking skills.
• Ability to act as an independent decision maker.
• Must be knowledgeable in computer systems (MS Office - Excel, Word, Power Point, and Access)

At Sherwin-Williams, our purpose is to inspire and improve the world by coloring and protecting what matters. Our paints, coatings and innovative solutions make the places and spaces in our world brighter and stronger. Your skills, talent and passion make it possible to live this purpose, and for customers and our business to achieve great results. Sherwin-Williams is a place that takes its stability, growth and momentum and translates it to possibility for our people. Our people are behind the strength of our success, and we invest and support you in:

• Life … with rewards, benefits and the flexibility to enhance your health and well-being
• Career … with opportunities to learn, develop new skills and grow your contribution
• Connection … with an inclusive team and commitment to our own and broader communities
• It's all here for you... let's Create Your Possible

At Sherwin-Williams, part of our mission is to help our employees and their families live healthier, save smarter and feel better. This starts with a wide range of world-class benefits designed for you. From retirement to health care, from total well-being to your daily commute—it matters to us. A general description of benefits offered can be found at http://www.myswbenefits.com/. Click on “Candidates” to view benefit offerings that you may be eligible for if you are hired as a Sherwin-Williams employee.

Compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case and will impact where actual compensation may fall within the stated wage range. The wage range listed for this role takes into account the wide range of factors considered in making compensation decisions including skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs. The disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled. The wage range, other compensation, and benefits information listed is accurate as of the date of this posting. The Company reserves the right to modify this information at any time, with or without notice, subject to applicable law.

Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws including with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act where applicable.

Sherwin-Williams is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.  All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, age, pregnancy, genetic information, creed, marital status or any other consideration prohibited by law or by contract.

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