Technical Service Representative Senior - Military veterans preferred

The Technical Services Representative Senior interacts with customer or SHW facility traveling in the field to sites in person to provide product and application support, information; ensures the best technical service possible. Answers customers' technical or scientific questions regarding product or service and operation or maintenance including application and equipment. Converses with customers to obtain information, identify problem, and provides technical assistance and solutions. Liaises between technical, sales, and operations (plants and facilities). The TSR Senior trouble shoots and/or refers complaints of product or service issues to appropriate functions for investigation and resolution. Coordinates customers' service needs with other departments as required to ensure customer centric focus. Resolve complaints about product and application, explains how to use product or service correctly, and recommends procedural and process improvements. Is very familiar with and informs others of technical processes, business processes and current trends in the industry. May assist with onboarding and training new TSRs and Trainees. Helps develop, implement, and provide others with helpful customer training materials and technical documentation.

• Ensure customer product, equipment and service expectations are met
• Carries out all core tasks with a focus on creating value proposition when able/applicable
• Help achieve or exceed sales goals.
• Help achieve or exceed profitability goals.
• Help increase gallon growth.
• Work with Tech Services team & other functions (e.g., Sales, R&D, etc.) to proactively eliminate or reduce customer complaints.
• Be available to interact with and support customers, such as taking customer calls when there is an issue or participating in annual customer account plans
• Recommend optimal product or service to customer to drive value selling of product and services
• Perform customer line audits and line surveys
• Maintain and upload accurate records of all demonstrations and line surveys
• Maintain customer technical service issues on file for follow-up via Field Service Reports (FSRs) & SFDC logged entries.
• Assist sales reps by preparing samples, panels, etc. for presentations.
• Operate all material handling, color matching, tinting, mixing and lab testing equipment as required and in a safe manner.
• Shade product batches or leverage local blending facilities to adjust product as needed.
• Assist customers with set-up and implementation of products.
• Evaluate product complaints and decide the best way to resolve the problem, including escalating to others/other teams as needed.
• Familiarize self with all products & procedures, including product preparation & application
• Maintain expertise in equipment use and surface preparation.
• Execute product test runs at designated customer facilities.
• Assist in color verification and field color formulations
• Troubleshoot product quality issues that may occur and implement solutions
• Troubleshoot on-line technical problems such as correcting batches and formulation of products.
• Train customers on product knowledge.
• Conduct technical training seminars at customers’ facilities.
• Advise customers of product line changes and improvements.
• Document and refer potential sales leads to appropriate sales rep.
• Provide technical support for product demos as directed.
• Assist sales reps and Account Management (KEY, KAM, SAM, GAM) in calling on prospective customers/target accounts
• Maintain contact with laboratory on current technical issues.
• Coordinate technical service issues between SHW facilities and plants, sales reps and product service room.
• Implements procedures that will help the customer in avoiding issues or allow them to improve their process
• If needed, assist customers with product inventory control/re-ordering.
• Participate in Corporate initiatives and projects aimed at improving the Technical Services organization as needed
• Maintains a high degree of professionalism and customer service orientation when interacting with customers
• Act as key technical knowledge source by staying up to date on industry and product research and development.
• Troubleshoot and resolve customer problems with spray equipment.
• Train customers on application methods.
• Assist with equipment installations and various line or equipment modifications/adjustments.
• Creates procedures with a focus on value selling that will help the customer in avoiding issues or allow them to improve their process
• Attend coatings seminars that are pertinent to Industrial Coatings sales/marketing.
• Communicate competitive information, new products and selling issues to Division Sales Management.
• If needed, assist customers in preparing coatings specifications to meet product applications & ensures these specifications are met.
• Assist with onboarding and training new Tech Reps and Tech Rep Trainees as needed
• Able to approach and execute tasks with a continuous improvement mindset
• Other duties as assigned.

Job duties include contact with other employees and access confidential and proprietary information and/or other items of value, and such access may be supervised or unsupervised. The Company therefore has determined that a review of criminal history is necessary to protect the business and its operations and reputation and is necessary to protect the safety of the Company’s staff, employees, and business relationships.

FORMAL EDUCATION:

Required:

• High School or GED Equivalent

Preferred:

• Associate or Trade Degree
• Bachelor’s Degree

KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE:

Required:

• 3-4 years of related experience
• 3+ years of “meeting expectations” or better performance appraisals

Preferred:

• Prior experience as a Technical Services Representative I
• Prior experience in one or more of the following areas: Blender, Application Engineering, R&D Lab, Manufacturing Team, Facility or Branch Management, Sales, Collision repair, Refinish Technician, System Operator, Line Manager

TECHNICAL/SKILL REQUIREMENTS:

Required:

• Must be able to pass a color blindness test
• Must be able to pass a respirator fit test
• Must be able to use a laptop (or tablet) and demonstrate proficiency in common applications such as Office Programs (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Outlook, etc.
• Must be able to use a phone
• Must have valid drivers license and ability to drive company vehicle as part of duties if provided with one
• Must have demonstrated knowledge of and proficiency in Salesforce

TRAVEL:

• 50% or more

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-being
Career … with opportunities to learn, develop new skills and grow your contribution
Connection … with an inclusive team and commitment to our own and broader communities
It's all here for you... let's Create Your Possible

At Sherwin-Williams, part of our mission is to help our employees and their families live healthier, save smarter and feel better. This starts with a wide range of world-class benefits designed for you. From retirement to health care, from total well-being to your daily commute—it matters to us. A general description of benefits offered can be found at http://www.myswbenefits.com/. Click on “Candidates” to view benefit offerings that you may be eligible for if you are hired as a Sherwin-Williams employee.

Compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case and will impact where actual compensation may fall within the stated wage range. The wage range listed for this role takes into account the wide range of factors considered in making compensation decisions including skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs. The disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled. The wage range, other compensation, and benefits information listed is accurate as of the date of this posting. The Company reserves the right to modify this information at any time, with or without notice, subject to applicable law.

Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws including with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act where applicable.

Sherwin-Williams is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.? All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, age, pregnancy, genetic information, creed, marital status or any other consideration prohibited by law or by contract.

As a VEVRAA Federal Contractor, Sherwin-Williams requests state and local employment services delivery systems to provide priority referral of Protected Veterans.

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.