Rust-Oleum Corporation
Job Description
Negotiate prices, discount terms and transportation arrangements for merchandise.
Manage the department for which they buy.
Confer with sales and purchasing personnel to obtain information about customer needs and preferences.
Examine, select, order, and purchase at the most favorable price merchandise consistent with quality, quantity, specification requirements and other factors.
Analyze and monitor sales records, trends and economic conditions to anticipate consumer buying patterns and determine what the company will sell and how much inventory is needed.
Set or recommend mark‑up rates, mark‑down rates, and selling prices for merchandise.
Authorize payment of invoices or return of merchandise.
Interview and work closely with vendors to obtain and develop desired products.
Conduct staff meetings with sales personnel to introduce new merchandise.
Responsibilities/Expectations
Communicate with supervisors, peers, or subordinates: provide information to supervisors and co‑workers in written form or in person.
Maintain a good record of attendance and punctuality.
Learn all manual tasks performed within the department.
Perform tasks assigned using specific operating procedures and following department‑specific quality control processes and procedures.
Treat people with dignity and respect.
Conduct all business with integrity.
Adhere to Rust‑Oleum Corporation quality principles and participate in all departmental and company‑wide quality activities.
Follow all safety procedures and company policies.
Qualifications Knowledge
English Language — knowledge of grammar, spelling, and composition.
Customer and Personal Service — principles for providing customer service and evaluating satisfaction.
Administration and Management — strategic planning, resource allocation, HR modeling, leadership, production, and coordination.
Sales and Marketing — strategies, product demonstration, sales techniques, and control systems.
Economics and Accounting — economic principles, financial markets, banking, and financial data reporting.
Production and Processing — raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and manufacturing maximization.
Clerical — administrative procedures, word processing, file and record management, stenography, and office terminology.
Education and Training — curriculum design, instruction methods, and training assessment.
Skills
Active Listening — full attention, understanding, questioning, and appropriate timing.
Negotiation — reconciling differences.
Persuasion — influencing others’ mindsets or behavior.
Speaking — effective communication.
Critical Thinking — logical reasoning to evaluate alternatives.
Active Learning — applying new information to future decisions.
Complex Problem Solving — identifying complex problems and evaluating solutions.
Coordination — aligning actions with others.
Judgment and Decision Making — weighing costs and benefits to choose the best action.
Mathematics — solving problems with math.
Management of Material Resources — ensuring proper use of equipment, facilities, and materials.
From big benefits to small, we take care of our associates! After 30 days of employment, you will be eligible for a benefits package that includes medical, dental, life, disability and business travel insurance, flexible spending accounts, EAP, stock purchases and vacation/sick days/parental leave. We also offer a 401(k) plan after three months of employment. Associates are vested in the RPM Pension plan after completing five years of service. Rust‑Oleum offers 9 paid holidays and two floating holidays per year. You are also eligible to earn two weeks of vacation on an annualized basis.
Rust‑Oleum is an equal opportunity employer. Employment selection and related decisions are made without regard to sex, race, age, disability, religion, national origin, color, or any other protected class.
Job Type: Full‑time Pay: $50,000 - $90,000 Work Schedule: Day Shift Work Location: In person
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Negotiate prices, discount terms and transportation arrangements for merchandise.
Manage the department for which they buy.
Confer with sales and purchasing personnel to obtain information about customer needs and preferences.
Examine, select, order, and purchase at the most favorable price merchandise consistent with quality, quantity, specification requirements and other factors.
Analyze and monitor sales records, trends and economic conditions to anticipate consumer buying patterns and determine what the company will sell and how much inventory is needed.
Set or recommend mark‑up rates, mark‑down rates, and selling prices for merchandise.
Authorize payment of invoices or return of merchandise.
Interview and work closely with vendors to obtain and develop desired products.
Conduct staff meetings with sales personnel to introduce new merchandise.
Responsibilities/Expectations
Communicate with supervisors, peers, or subordinates: provide information to supervisors and co‑workers in written form or in person.
Maintain a good record of attendance and punctuality.
Learn all manual tasks performed within the department.
Perform tasks assigned using specific operating procedures and following department‑specific quality control processes and procedures.
Treat people with dignity and respect.
Conduct all business with integrity.
Adhere to Rust‑Oleum Corporation quality principles and participate in all departmental and company‑wide quality activities.
Follow all safety procedures and company policies.
Qualifications Knowledge
English Language — knowledge of grammar, spelling, and composition.
Customer and Personal Service — principles for providing customer service and evaluating satisfaction.
Administration and Management — strategic planning, resource allocation, HR modeling, leadership, production, and coordination.
Sales and Marketing — strategies, product demonstration, sales techniques, and control systems.
Economics and Accounting — economic principles, financial markets, banking, and financial data reporting.
Production and Processing — raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and manufacturing maximization.
Clerical — administrative procedures, word processing, file and record management, stenography, and office terminology.
Education and Training — curriculum design, instruction methods, and training assessment.
Skills
Active Listening — full attention, understanding, questioning, and appropriate timing.
Negotiation — reconciling differences.
Persuasion — influencing others’ mindsets or behavior.
Speaking — effective communication.
Critical Thinking — logical reasoning to evaluate alternatives.
Active Learning — applying new information to future decisions.
Complex Problem Solving — identifying complex problems and evaluating solutions.
Coordination — aligning actions with others.
Judgment and Decision Making — weighing costs and benefits to choose the best action.
Mathematics — solving problems with math.
Management of Material Resources — ensuring proper use of equipment, facilities, and materials.
From big benefits to small, we take care of our associates! After 30 days of employment, you will be eligible for a benefits package that includes medical, dental, life, disability and business travel insurance, flexible spending accounts, EAP, stock purchases and vacation/sick days/parental leave. We also offer a 401(k) plan after three months of employment. Associates are vested in the RPM Pension plan after completing five years of service. Rust‑Oleum offers 9 paid holidays and two floating holidays per year. You are also eligible to earn two weeks of vacation on an annualized basis.
Rust‑Oleum is an equal opportunity employer. Employment selection and related decisions are made without regard to sex, race, age, disability, religion, national origin, color, or any other protected class.
Job Type: Full‑time Pay: $50,000 - $90,000 Work Schedule: Day Shift Work Location: In person
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