John Mairs

With over 40 years of diverse work experience, including individual contributor roles, management positions, and small business ownership, I am eager to re-enter the workforce after dedicating the past 6+ years to being a stay-at-home dad. My background has equipped me with a unique blend of skills and perspectives that I am excited to bring to a new professional opportunity. Seeking a challenging role to continue growing and contributing my wealth of knowledge and expertise.

• Experienced sales professional with a strong background in sales and management of paint & paint solutions.
• Strong customer service focus; proven ability to solve customer issues/complaints effectively in order to sustain accounts.
• Strong sales prospecting skills; able to uncover new opportunities and utilize competitive knowledge of market to gain new customers.
• Significant knowledge and understanding of paint products and sundries with proven ability to position products effectively with decision makers, contractors, and all potential customers to drive sales growth.
• Coordinate sales efforts with other sales reps and store personnel to ensure maximum sales results to gain market share.
• Articulate sound business value strategies to all customers; communicate and influence decision makers; reach mutually satisfactory solutions with customer to strengthen the business relationship.
• Strong Leadership Skills; Manage stores and leading associates to effectively increase sales revenue, strategic thinker, and ability to communicate with sales personnel to provide support to meet corporate goals.
• Ability to promote and demonstrate new products to niche customers.
• Build professional relationships with customers by understanding and supporting their business model.
• Identify with company goals and lead by example for other reps/store employees to follow.