Trade Sales Specialist - South East
Sherwin-Williams Careers
READING, BERKSHIRE, United Kingdom
Full-time, Regular
Posted Jan 09, 2026
Full-time
Compensation
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About the role
The Trade Sales Specialist is responsible for driving and increasing Trade business sales across the East of England including; Acton, Aylesbury, Bedford, Cambridge, Chiswick, Cricklewood, Luton, Milton Keynes, Northampton, Peterborough, St Neots, Stanmore, Stevenage, Watford and Yeading.
Responsibilities
- Build and maintain strong relationships with Trade customers, B&Q / TradePoint teams, and key decision-makers.
- Identify and grow new Trade sales opportunities in collaboration with internal teams.
- Conduct product, application, and sales training sessions for B&Q / TradePoint personnel.
- Deliver outstanding service, including job-site demonstrations, paint trials, tinting/mixing paint, and occasional deliveries.
- Maintain accurate records in SFDC and achieve weekly customer call targets.
- Work closely with the Head of Trade on new business leads and service opportunities.
Requirements
- 3+ years of relevant professional sales experience and / or calling on contractors within retail or consumer goods industry
- Experience selling products to strategic accounts in home improvement, construction, or property maintenance industry
- Strong Organizational & Communication skills
- Conducting presentations to groups of employees
- P&L / Budget Management
- Ability to work a flexible work schedule. This could include evenings and weekends on occasion.
- Must have a valid driver’s license
Benefits
- competitive salary
- company car
- lunch allowance
- private pension
- continuous development
- career opportunities
About the Company
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.
Job Details
Salary Range
Salary not disclosed
Location
READING, BERKSHIRE, United Kingdom
Employment Type
Full-time, Regular
Original Posting
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