Territory Sales Consultant
13 days ago
Witney
The role of a Territory Sales Consultant (TSC) is an excellent opportunity to actively drive sales growth, create demand and expand product awareness across assigned B&Q stores.As a TSC at Sherwin-Williams, you will be expected to create demand where none exists, open conversations that others avoid, and take full ownership of growing your territory - even when conditions are uncertain.This is a field-based, commercially focused role covering B&Q stores (Reading, Newbury, Oxford, Witney and Abingdon). Candidates must live within the territory.This position is ideal for a sales professional with retail sales or service experience who is energized by creating opportunities, influencing others, and building momentum in dynamic environments.In return, we offer an exciting career with ongoing support and development, attractive salary, uncapped sales bonus, car, lunch allowance and a company pension.What You Will DoAs a Territory Sales Consultant, you will go beyond maintaining stores - you will create opportunity, drive demand and build long-term value:Proactively create sales opportunities within each store by identifying gaps, underperformance and untapped potential - without waiting for directionBuild and nurture strong relationships with store associates, store management and key stakeholders to influence behaviour and drive product advocacyDeliver engaging product and sales training sessions that equip store teams to sell more confidently and effectivelyContinuously promote and represent the brand to both store teams and consumers, positioning value rather than just productsIdentify and act on opportunities for upselling, cross-selling and space optimisation, turning insight into actionTake ownership of in-store performance by ensuring merchandising, displays, signage and stock presence maximise sales impactPlan and execute in-store events and activations that generate demand and increase conversionUse CRM tools to track activity, build pipeline visibility and identify growth opportunitiesEnsure in-store activity is executed with pace, discipline and consistency across your territoryProactively identify and engage pro-consumer customers within store, initiating meaningful conversations to assess trade potential and future value.Secure consent to maintain ongoing contact and build a pipeline of emerging trade accounts.How You Will SucceedIn this role, success is defined not just by outcomes, but by how you create momentum:You take action without waiting for perfect conditionsYou remain persistent and effective when facing resistance or slow progressYou are energized by opening new conversations and influencing othersYou take ownership for growing your territory - not just maintaining itYou continuously learn, adapt and refine your approach based on feedback and resultsYou balance short-term wins with building long-term customer valueYou collaborate effectively across teams, thinking beyond individual store performanceYou take ownership of nurturing these relationships through tailored support and regular engagementYou collaborate with the Trade sales specialist to develop the traders into sustainable business customersWhat We Are Looking ForExperience in Customer Service, Sales, Retail, Marketing or MerchandisingDemonstrated ability to influence, coach or develop othersA proactive, self-starting approach with a strong sense of ownership and accountabilityConfidence working in a fast-paced, changing environment with ambiguity and competing prioritiesEvidence of resilience, persistence and a drive to achieve results through othersRetail experience is advantageousWillingness to work a flexible schedule (including a minimum of 2 Saturdays per month and bank holidays) Full, valid drivers licenseWhat We Can OfferThe established salary range for this position is GBR 30,000 - 35,000Sales bonus scheme (uncapped on target at 10%)Hybrid company car (also for private use) + fuel cardLunch allowance (non-taxed, no receipts required)Company pension schemeFlexible working schedule (including weekends and bank holidays)Continued salary during sickness & 25 days annual leaveWork-life balanceCareer development opportunitiesOngoing training and supportPay transparencyThe salary range shown refers to base salary only. In addition to this, we offer a broader total reward package which may include bonus or incentive pay, relevant allowances, and a range of competitive benefits. We encourage candidates to consider the full package when evaluating an offer.Salary is determined using a structured and objective framework, taking into account the roles responsibilities, required skills and experience, market benchmarks, and internal equity. This ensures pay decisions are fair, consistent, and aligned with our commitment to equal pay and legal compliance.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. Your skills, talent and passion make it possible to live this purpose, and for customers and our business to achieve great results. Sherwin-Williams is a place that takes its stability, growth and momentum and translates it to possibility for our people. Our people are behind the strength of our success, and we invest and support you in:Life with rewards, benefits and the flexibility to enhance your health and well-beingCareer with opportunities to learn, develop new skills and grow your contributionConnection with an inclusive team and commitment to our own and broader communitiesIt's all here for you... let's Create Your PossibleEligibility to WorkYou will need to provide proof of right to work. It is a condition of any offer of employment we make to you that you have the permission to work in the country for the role for which you are applying for.Equal Opportunity EmployerAn equal opportunity employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against based on race, colour, religion or belief, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, ethnic or national origin, disability, age pregnancy or maternity, marital or civil partner status, or any other protected characteristic prohibited by law.Please be aware, Sherwin-Williams recruiting team members will never request a candidate to provide a payment, ask for financial information, or sensitive personal information like national identification numbers, date of birth, or bank account numbers during the application process.TPBN1_UKTJ