Outside Sales Representative - 65K

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Outside Sales Representative
We are looking for a motivated, and professional Outside Sales Representative who enjoys the challenge of building our reputation and growing our business for our Ontario region. Covering the Kingston and Belleville, ON territory, this position will be reporting to our Ottawa branch located at 810 Belfast Road. We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, including a Group RSP. If you wish to have a career in a fast-paced industry – join our team!
Job Summary
Proactively identify prospects and develop new accounts
Identify market trends, maintain awareness of competitive activity in the roofing industry and continually evaluate marketing, pricing and selling strategies
Sell products by establishing contact and developing relationships with a focus on quality and customer service
Provide project quotations on a timely basis; maintain project files, and quotation follow up
Conduct job site visits on a consistent basis
Interact regularly with our major suppliers and keep up to date on all products
Contribute to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed
Achieve defined sales targets
Qualifications & Requirements
2-3 years of experience in a sales role, preferably in the construction industry, which includes:
business development activities including prospecting and networking for potential clients
visiting job sites for specifications, products
meeting with installers for potential clients
Ability to read and understand construction specifications, drawings and technical data
Able to make cold calls and always looking for new sales opportunities within assigned territory
Excellent communication skills and confidence; must be able to connect with customers to schedule appointments, discuss new products and pricing
Work with other team members to ensure excellent customer service
Provide accurate quotes and orders and ensure excellent customer service for billing, payment, and delivery services
Able to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of situations where only limited standardization exists
Maintain professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; benchmark state-of-the-art practices; participate in professional societies
Able to work flexible hours beyond normal branch office hours in order to make contact with contractors. Need to be accessible and responsive to the requests of customers
Able to travel, have a valid driver’s licence and clean driving record
Able to interpret a variety of instructions whether in written, oral, diagram or schedule format
Possess basic computer knowledge including Customer Relationship Management - databases, Microsoft Office and Excel
Able to speak, read and write in English
Bilingual seen as an asset
What we offer
Competitive salary – starting at $65,000 (experience will be considered) - we take great pride in providing our workforce with the best compensation and benefits package in our industry
Sales bonus
Group RRSP – save for retirement – a contribution matching plan, eligible after one year of continuous employment
Employee Referral Bonus Program
Paid training/tuition reimbursement – Ready to further your education?
Company overview
Our company is a leading wholesale distributor of construction materials with 42 locations across North America, from the Canadian Rockies and Pacific Northwest forests, across the Prairies to the Great Lakes and places beyond. Founded in 1972, the same year that Bill Wither’s classic “Lean On Me” hit the Top Ten. Our team prides itself on being the most responsive, problem-solving and fun place for our customers to conduct business. We want them to know that they can “Lean On Us”!
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