Position Description

Job Summary

The Sales Supervisor within our Abrasives - Automotive Aftermarket team will be responsible for developing and implementing a strategic growth plan for their respective territory.

The individual will be held accountable for performing critical tasks that are customary components of sales administration. These tasks include but aren't limited to:

• Time and territory management
• Activity tracking through the use of a CRM tool
• Establishing growth through conversion of competitive market share & managing manufacturer reps, while also establishing relationships with key internal and external stakeholders.

This position is a key growth position, and a great opportunity to learn all aspects of our business. In this position, the incumbent will travel a large, assigned geographical territory in support of our selling efforts. Time will be spent demonstrating and facilitating training on the proper application and use of all products in Saint-Gobain's product portfolio.

Required Qualifications

Interested candidates should have proven sales record managing medium and large accounts with a strong technical aptitude, excellent organizational skills, and an interest in automotive refinishing.

The position requires a BS/BA degree and/or min. of 1-3 years of progressive technical sales experience in automotive refinishing applications. The desired applicant should be a self-starting, highly motivated individual who works well in a team environment and with minimal supervision.

Proficiency in Microsoft Office, web applications, contact management and other forms of data analysis is necessary, as well as excellent communication and negotiation skills, and the ability to deliver engaging presentations.

Key markets include Baltimore MD, DC, VA, DE, South NJ. Interested candidates should reside in/near these areas to be able to effectively cover the territory.

Local travel required with some overnight travel as deemed necessary.

Company Summary

Saint-Gobain Abrasives offers powerful, precise, user-friendly solutions, which enable customers to cut, shape and finish all materials in the most complex and challenging applications. By working closely with end-users and grinding expert partners, Saint-Gobain Abrasives designs and provides customized solutions to secure the best option for performance, cost and safety. Leveraging its global manufacturing presence, Saint-Gobain Abrasives serves its customers locally through its structured sales operations in more than 27 countries while employing more than 10,000 people.

Legal Statement

Saint-Gobain provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Saint-Gobain is an equal opportunity employer of individuals with disabilities and supports the hiring of veterans.