Experience

Benjamin Moore & Co.

• United States
• Manufacturing
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Territory Representative

  • 2011 - Present

  Gus Sanchez is a Territory Representative for Benjamin Moore, responsible for promoting the New Entrepreneur Program in Southern California. Gus has been with Benjamin Moore since 2011, servicing the needs of existing independent retailers, working with potential dealership owners, and focusing on end-user engagement by cultivating relationships with local industry partners. Gus promotes the Benjamin Moore New Entrepreneur Program by showcasing the company’s unique value dealer proposition:• A growing market• A premium product line, well-known in the industry, supported by continuous research & development• Partnership with a well-established company that doesn’t compete against you by selling direct• Franchise-like support without franchise constraints and fees• An established dealer network of over 5,000 successful, independently owned stores• Freedom to run your own business your way• Dedicated field support, marketing programs, and comprehensive, customized, and continuous training• A prominent position in the communityBenjamin Moore is a 135-year-old subsidiary of Berkshire Hathaway, providing a well-known, premium product line of innovative paints and stains. We have distinct dealer programs for entrepreneurs, adding the line to your existing hardware business, or transferring your existing paint store to the Benjamin Moore branding and program. If you have paint, hardware, franchise, or other industry experience, including corporate experience, experience as an employee in the paint & stain industry, or owners of a portfolio of businesses looking for a low-risk, steady-return business investment, we have a program for you. Contact us today to discover the benefits of joining the Benjamin Moore dealer community.



Sherwin-Williams

• United States
• Chemical Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee

• Store Manager

  • 2007 - 2011

  Store Manager – Managed Paint Store operations along with Employee Development, P & L report. Grew store sales by 17% by year end and grew in both the DIY and Res Repaint Segments. ◆ Managed Store P & L Report◆ Employee Development◆ Increased Year-End sales by 17% ◆ Maintain a consistent growth year 2 and 3◆ Conducted two Training seminars per month for Painting Contractors ◆ Relationship building with vendors Store Manager – Managed Paint Store operations along with Employee Development, P & L report. Grew store sales by 17% by year end and grew in both the DIY and Res Repaint Segments. ◆ Managed Store P & L Report◆ Employee Development◆ Increased Year-End sales by 17% ◆ Maintain a consistent growth year 2 and 3◆ Conducted two Training seminars per month for Painting Contractors ◆ Relationship building with vendors



Dunn-Edwards Corporation

• United States
• Chemical Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee

• Outside Sales Representative

  • Sep 2002 - Nov 2007

  ◆ Successfully expanded account base from 60 to more than 100 accounts◆ Attended trade shows and sales conferences to maintain an up-to-date industry knowledge and network with industry contacts◆ Emphasized product features based on customers’ needs◆ Planned and organized routes to maximize efficiency and time in the field ◆ Successfully expanded account base from 60 to more than 100 accounts◆ Attended trade shows and sales conferences to maintain an up-to-date industry knowledge and network with industry contacts◆ Emphasized product features based on customers’ needs◆ Planned and organized routes to maximize efficiency and time in the field