Pro Sales Associate - Compton

Behr Paint Company, founded in 1947 and headquartered in Santa Ana, California, is a leading manufacturer of paints, primers, decorative finishes, stains, surface preparation, and application products. It caters to a diverse customer base including do-it-yourselfers, professional contractors, architects, and designers across the United States, Canada, Mexico, and Chile. Renowned for its reputable brands like BEHR, KILZ, WHIZZ, and E&J, Behr Paint combines quality, innovation, and value to meet project needs across various painting and finishing endeavors. The company places a strong emphasis on creating an inclusive culture where diverse voices and perspectives are encouraged and valued, fostering innovation and teamwork.

As a Pro Sales Associate at Behr Paint Company, you will be based in a Home Depot store environment, working primarily with professional painting contractors. This role is a crucial link between Behr Paint's products and the professional customer base. Your main responsibility is to develop and nurture relationships with local professional contractors by understanding their unique needs as well as their business operations. You will collaborate closely with Behr’s outside sales representatives and Home Depot’s Pro Desk staff to provide excellent service that addresses contractors’ paint and related product needs efficiently. Your role includes assisting contractors by mixing the right paint formulations and providing any necessary sundry paint tools to ensure they can complete their projects successfully and return to their work promptly.

This full-time role offers an attractive pay range of $20.70 to $32.45 per hour, which varies depending on experience, education, location, and skill sets. The position demands a flexible schedule to align with peak sales periods, which may include weekends, holidays, and shifts that can extend until 7 p.m. The company supports and trains you thoroughly, valuing an outgoing, approachable personality, organizational skills, basic computer competency for managing customer information using Salesforce, and a positive attitude as essential traits for success. Prior experience in paint sales or the industry is not required, making it an excellent entry-level opportunity to launch a rewarding career with Behr.

Your environment will be dynamic and customer-focused, requiring you to proactively approach contractors, learn about their ongoing and future painting projects, and collaborate with them as a dependable resource. You will assist Home Depot staff members as part of a unified team, maintaining professionalism and contributing to a mutually beneficial relationship. Your ability to lift up to 75 pounds may occasionally be required when handling paint and equipment. Bilingual skills are a plus, helping bridge communication with diverse contractor populations.

At Behr Paint, the commitment extends beyond business operations to fostering an equitable workplace. The company embraces equal employment opportunity principles and prohibits discrimination based on a variety of protected characteristics, underlining its dedication to a respectful and inclusive working environment. This role also provides full access to comprehensive benefits that support your personal and professional well-being and future financial security, making it a well-rounded career choice.

Join Behr Paint Company as a Pro Sales Associate and become part of a respected company known for quality products, inclusive culture, and meaningful opportunities for professional growth in the paint industry.