Retail Sales Rep at Fortune Brands

Charlotte, North Carolina, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

16 Apr, 26

Salary

88000.0

Posted On

16 Jan, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Sales, Customer Satisfaction, Training, Coaching, Communication, Organizational Skills, Analytical Skills, Relationship Management, Millwork, Building Materials, Market Insights, Collaboration, Problem Solving, Merchandising, Account Management, Travel

Industry

Manufacturing

Description

Company Description Fortune Brands Innovations, Inc. is an industry-leading home, security and digital products company. We’re focused on exciting opportunities within the home, security and commercial building markets. Our driving purpose is to elevate every life by transforming spaces into havens. We believe our work and our brands can have incredibly positive impacts for not just our business and shareholders, but for people and the planet, too. At Fortune Brands, we’re building something big. We’re advancing exciting innovations in all of our products and processes. We’re delivering trust, dependability, sustainability, and style. To make it all happen, we’ve transformed our workplace into an environment where smart, ambitious people have the support to reach their fullest potential. When you join Fortune Brands, you become part of a high-performing team empowered to think big, learn fast and make bold decisions. We support an inclusive culture where everyone is encouraged be their authentic selves, and where our differences and unique perspectives are a key strength. Explore life at Fortune Brands here. POSITION LOCATION: This role is eligible for remote work within the Coastal Carolinas (Wilmington, Charleston, Myrtle Beach). The territory extends north to Kinston, south to Savannah, and west to Columbia. Overnight travel may be required to cover the territory and attend vendor or company events/meetings. Job Description As a Retail Sales Representative for our Larson brand, you will enjoy maximizing revenue and ensuring customer satisfaction throughout retail locations in an established territory, focusing on our relationship with Lowe’s retail locations. Key responsibilities include training, coaching, and driving sales revenue across Millwork, In-Home, and Pro sales departments. The Retail Sales Representative will manage account relationships and provide support for the full Fiberon/Therma-Tru/Fypon product line. The ideal candidate will be initiative-taking with enhanced multi-tasking abilities, and strong communication, organizational and analytical skills. The ideal candidate will have experience in outside sales within the millwork or building materials space, be extremely autonomous, and able to travel overnight approximately 3-4 nights a month. You will have a background of growing and maintaining relationships through high-touch communications and knowledge sharing. We value associates who Think Fast by using market insights and data to anticipate customer needs; Work It Together by fostering collaboration across Sales, Channel Marketing, NPD, and Supply Chain; and Make the Hard Call by balancing margin, customer experience, and market opportunity when making strategic decisions. RESPONSIBLIITIES: Grow top-line sales across assigned territory and multiple product lines. Develop strategic account plans focused on identifying and driving growth opportunities. Design and deliver sales training programs highlighting brand differentiators and premium growth strategies. Build strong relationships with store associates and management to ensure territory ownership and alignment. Oversee setup of new and remerchandised stores, ensuring displays, signage, and pricing are accurate and on schedule. Drive Pro Business by partnering with Retail Pro Associates and distributor sales teams to implement sales programs, build brand awareness, and participate in retail Pro-Events. Support Retail In-Home Sales Consultants to grow R&R revenue. Manage travel and expense budgets while achieving territory sales goals. Foster positive relationships with distributor partners to support team objectives. Collaborate cross-functionally to develop sales messaging, recommend new products, and implement POP changes. Partner with Customer Service to resolve claim inspections and recommend corrective actions. Recommend adjustments to in-aisle stock assortments to maximize sales. Ensure merchandising standards are consistently met during store visits. Qualifications Degree in Business, Sales, Marketing, or related field preferred (Associate’s accepted depending on role scope). Proven sales experience with strong understanding of the sales cycle. Ability to build and maintain lasting client and customer relationships. Background in millwork, decking, or building materials is a plus. Familiarity with quality processes preferred. Travel 25–40% overnight plus regular daily local travel. Additional Information Fortune Brands believes in fair and equitable pay. A reasonable estimate of the base salary range for this role is Hiring Pay Range: $55,000 USD - $88,000 USD. Please note that actual salaries may vary within the range, or be above or below the range, based on factors including, but not limited to, education, training, experience, professional achievement, business need, and location. In addition to base salary, employees will participate in either an annual bonus plan based on company and individual performance, or a role-based sales incentive plan. At Fortune Brands, we support the overall health and wellness of our associates by offering comprehensive, competitive benefits that prioritize all aspects of wellbeing and provide flexibility for our teammates’ unique needs. This includes robust health plans, a market-leading 401(k) program with a company contribution, product discounts, flexible time off benefits, adoption benefits, and more. We offer numerous ERGs (Employee Resource Groups) to foster a sense of belonging for all associates. Fortune Brands is built on industry-leading brands and innovation within the high-growth categories of water, outdoors and security. The Company makes innovative products for residential and commercial environments, with a growing focus on digital solutions and products that add luxury, contribute to safety and enhance sustainability. To learn more, visit our website at fbin.com. Equal Employment Opportunity Fortune Brands is an equal opportunity employer. Fortune Brands evaluates qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, disability/handicap status, marital status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic history or information, or any other legally protected characteristic. Reasonable Accommodations Fortune Brands is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or interview process, please contact us at [email protected] and let us know the nature of your request along with your contact information. Important Notice: Protect Yourself from Fraudulent Job Postings To protect yourself from fraudulent job postings or recruitment scams, please note that Fortune Brands job postings are exclusively hosted on our website at fbin.com/careers via our SmartRecruiters platform. Fortune Brands will never request banking information or sensitive personal details until an offer of employment has been accepted and the onboarding process begins. Department: Sales

Responsibilities

The Retail Sales Representative will maximize revenue and ensure customer satisfaction throughout retail locations, focusing on relationships with Lowe’s. Key responsibilities include training, coaching, and driving sales revenue across various departments.