Account Manager / Outside Sales Representative - Manhattan, KS or Topeka, KS

Account Manager / Outside Sales Representative - Manhattan, KS or Topeka, KSJob Category: Outside Sales Requisition Number: ACCOU001718Posted: September 30, 2025Full-TimeManhattan, KS 66502, USA +1 more locationsPay or shift range: $45,000 USD to $60,000 USD The estimated range is the budgeted amount for this position. Final offers are based on various factors, including skill set, experience, location, qualifications and other job-related reasons.Job DetailsDescriptionAccount Manager/ Sales RepresentativeStore hours: 7:00 am to 5:00 pm, Monday - Friday and 8:00 am - 4:00 pm Saturday. Closed on Sundays! Flexible Scheduling!Job Purpose/Duties:Tasked with the responsibility of servicing customers and developing sales in a designated territory.Establish new accounts by discovering business opportunities and calling on new customers.Give product recommendations, application instructions, and quote competitive pricing on coatings for the architectural, commercial, and industrial fields.Place orders on behalf of customers and follow up to ensure that orders have been completed promptly.Work with Store Manager and other store employees to ensure customer needs are met or exceeded.Maintain regular contact with customers to understand needs and identify business opportunities.Resolve customer complaints by investigating problems and developing solutions.Ensure all internal reporting is completed in a timely fashion with correct information.Regularly communicate with Regional Sales Management regarding the status and progress of accounts.Encourage and develop a team culture with store team members.Actively establish and build strong relationships with external and internal partners.Other duties as assigned by the Regional Sales Management Team.Company Tools: Company Vehicle, Laptop & Cell PhoneCompensation: To be determined based on sales and paint coatings industry experience.Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:Bilingual (English / Spanish) preferred but not requiredMust be a Self-Starter and punctualStrong desire to achieve top results with a positive "can-do" demeanorAbility to multitask, prioritize and manage time efficientlyExcellent Verbal/Written Communication SkillsOutstanding interpersonal and customer service skillsTerritory Management Experience is a plusExcellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to negotiate and close dealsAbility to excel at Product Knowledge, Presentation Skills, and Building Client RelationshipsCommitment to ethical behavior and willingness to adhere to company policiesAble to pass a drug screen and background and MVR checkMust have a valid driver's license and a clean driving recordMust be able to drive the company vehicleSpectrum Paint Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer.QualificationsBehaviorsPreferredFunctional ExpertConsidered a thought leader on a subjectEnthusiasticShows intense and eager enjoyment and interestThought ProvokingCapable of making others think deeply on a subjectTeam PlayerWorks well as a member of a groupLeaderInspires teammates to follow themDetail OrientedCapable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done wellDedicatedDevoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrityMotivationsPreferredFlexibilityInspired to perform well when granted the ability to set your own schedule and goalsGrowth OpportunitiesInspired to perform well by the chance to take on more responsibilityPeer RecognitionInspired to perform well by the praise of coworkersAbility to Make an ImpactInspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organizationEntrepreneurial SpiritInspired to perform well by an ability to drive new ventures within the businessGoal CompletionInspired to perform well by the completion of tasksJob SecurityInspired to perform well by the knowledge that your job is safeSelf-StarterInspired to perform without outside helpWork-Life BalanceInspired to perform well by having ample time to pursue work and interests outside of workEducationPreferredAssociates or better.Bachelors or better.High School or better.Licenses & CertificationsPreferredDrivers LicenseEqual Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.