Eric Von Hollen
Columbia
Summary
Results-driven professional with expertise in leadership, client relations, and operational management. Proven ability to grow client relationships and manage projects by delivering customer and employee focused solutions.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Professional Coatings Sales Representative
The Sherwin-Williams Co.
Sumter
04.2025 - 07.2025
- Opened and maintained a diverse portfolio of B2B accounts, including contractors, builders, and property managers.
- Grew sales revenue by building strong client relationships, uncovering customer needs, and delivering tailored solutions.
- Educated customers on product applications and solutions to improve efficiency and performance.
- Conducted commercial job site visits, providing technical advice and material estimates.
- Worked through job specifications to ensure approved coating systems.
- Worked with district credit teams to extend and manage commercial credit accounts.
Store Manager
The Sherwin-Williams Co.
Columbia
03.2022 - 04.2025
- Achieved the company's highest award for sales excellence and was named Store Manager of the Year in 2023.
- Managed all aspects of store operations, ranging from scheduling staff, hiring employees, implementing sales strategies, maintaining store inventory, vendor procurement, etc.
- Member of the district onboarding team for all new employees.
- Lead for the district recruitment ambassador team seeking early talent at local colleges and universities.
- Managed and exceeded quarterly sales and year-end expense budgets.
Assistant Store Manager
The Sherwin-Williams Co.
Sumter
01.2021 - 03.2022
- Completed and filed all store batching paperwork.
- Assisted in daily operations ranging from POS transactions, account payments, preparation of bank deposits, store merchandising, business planning, etc.
Management & Sales Trainee
The Sherwin-Williams Co.
Columbia
08.2020 - 01.2021
- Completed an accelerated leadership development program, learning all aspects of sales, operations, and P&L management.
- Assisted with large-scale contractor projects, including ordering logistics and product specifications.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology W/Minor in Business Managment
Maryville College
Maryville, TN05-2020
Skills
- Account management
- Credit management and analysis
- Budget planning and analysis
- CRM
- Human resources
- Inventory control
- Vendor negotiation
- Team leadership
- Conflict resolution
- Effective communication
- Market analysis
- Competitor research
- Recruitment
- Relationship building
- Business development
Timeline
Professional Coatings Sales Representative
The Sherwin-Williams Co.
04.2025 - 07.2025
Store Manager
The Sherwin-Williams Co.
03.2022 - 04.2025
Assistant Store Manager
The Sherwin-Williams Co.
01.2021 - 03.2022
Management & Sales Trainee
The Sherwin-Williams Co.
08.2020 - 01.2021
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology W/Minor in Business Managment
Maryville College
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