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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

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