Professional Sales Representative - Costa Mesa, CA

Description PROFESSIONAL SALES REPRESENTATIVE - COSTA MESA, CAThe ICI Paints Stores Division of AkzoNobel Paints is growing its business with a new regionalized structure. We need help in achieving our ambition to be the first choice of customers, shareholders and employees worldwide. If you share our values and goals, we can provide you with a career where your talents and ambitions are recognized and rewarded. Our environment offers multiple opportunities to develop your skills both professionally and personally. We are looking for highly motivated individuals with a passion for commitment and excellence to support this growth. Do you have energy and enthusiasm? Do you have a winning attitude? Can you build teams? Do you enjoy relationship building? Can you promote and deliver outstanding customer service? If so, we want to speak with you!Responsibilities:Aggressively identify, evaluate, develop and close new business opportunities, develop long-term client relationships, develop and sell sales proposals, and conduct other related sales activities Utilize solution-selling skills to create new visions for prospects that result in additional opportunities within ICI Paints' current customers and new customers Drive new business from prospecting through closing and implementation. Expand existing business through client relationship management Develop and execute sales strategies and account plans in support of business opportunities Work closely with operations and management to ensure the best possible service to the client Provide exceptional customer service to professional contractors Requirements:Experience with property management is strongly preferred. Proven self-starters with a competitive drive for results to seek out new opportunities by understanding customer needs and selling solutions that provide value to our customers Ability to understand and identify competitor's and customer's strengths and weaknesses Ability to effectively articulate ICI Paint's competitive advantage and value proposition to the customer Proven track record of meeting and exceeding sales objectives Excellent cold-calling and account penetration skills Exceptional dedication to customer service Excellent communication and presentation skills as well as experience in public speaking Top-notch interpersonal and relationship development skills to effectively communicate with individuals at all levels Strong PC skills Bachelor's Degree preferred; not required.Two to four years prior sales experience; paint/coatings industry experience preferred. Self-motivated, goal-directed, innovative, results-oriented individual with a desire to work in a pay-for-performance driven culture. Travel in local area - company car provided Valid Driver's license is required as well as a satisfactory driving record Physical capability for heavy lifting For an employment opportunity with a dynamic organization, which offers an excellent salary and benefits package, including medical and dental, 401K, company car, and tuition reimbursement, submit your resume on-line. We are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and a drug-free workplace.