Technical Sales Representative - Ottawa, Canada - Soprema

Soprema
Soprema
Verified Company
Ottawa, Canada

3 weeks ago

Sophia Lee

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Diploma Education in Building or Materials engineering or in Architecture, or equivalent experience

  • Shift Daily
  • Monday to Friday
  • Job status Permanent
  • Workplace Ottawa
  • Work timetable Full time 40h/week
  • Years of experience 3 to 5 years


  • Rate Annual

  • To be discussed
  • Date according As soon as possible
SOPREMA is an international company specializing in the manufacturing of modified bitumen membranes. SOPREMA's product line includes roofing, waterproofing and air/vapor barriers.

Present in over 90 countries worldwide, SOPREMA offers an exclusive sealing technology, designed with an extraordinary experience of over 100 years of innovation.


Why should you join our team?

  • Participation in profit sharing
  • Shutdown at Christmas and all paid holidays
  • Flexible insurance program (80% paid by the company after probation and up to 100% after one year)
  • Pension fund / 2 contribution options:


  • 3% employee

  • 3% employer
  • 5% employee 4% employer
  • Paid weekly
  • Reimbursement for physical activities (according to internal policy)
  • No weekend shifts
  • Annual salary progress

YOUR ROLE IN OUR TEAM


YOUR ROLE IN OUR TEAM:


The Technical Sales Representative is responsible for the promotion, specification of Soprema products and systems to clients with the assigned territory.

Also responsible for maintaining existing clients and the development of new clients for growth in the assigned territory.

The prime market areas included industrial, commercial and institutional construction segments. Clients included owners, corporate and property management accounts, architects, engineers, consultants, applicator/contractors, and distributors.


THE CHALLENGES WE HAVE FOR YOU


THE CHALLENGES WE HAVE FOR YOU:

  • Coordinate the efforts of the sales force and the relationship with our distributors, professionals;
  • Develop plans for the local market for appropriate coverage of the customer types in order to effectively promote Soprema products;
  • Arrange meetings, demonstrations or seminars that highlight Soprema products using events such as "Architectural Lunch & Learns" and Symposiums;
  • Participate in industry trade shows, and industry association meetings and events;
  • Analyze market issues and trends and make recommendations to the Regional Manager to adjust pricing, technical recommendations as required to obtain market, while maintaining longterm strategies;
  • Communicate, liaise and maintain a positive presence with industry professionals, including contractors, architects, engineers, consultants, specification writers and owners;
  • Communicate and liaise with all head office departments providing a transfer of market information, market requirements and technical concerns keeping the Deputy Manager Building Envelope informed;
  • May require additional functions as required by Regional Manager.

WHAT WE HAVE TO OFFER


WHAT WE HAVE TO OFFER:


  • We Take Care of Our People
  • A Solid Retirement
  • More Than Just Activities, It's a Club
  • Moving Forward on a Daily Basis
  • You Refer, We Reward
  • Being Healthy Is Important
  • People Who Matter to You Matter to Us
  • Performance Is a Shared Effort

THE SKILLS WE ARE LOOKING FOR


THE SKILLS WE ARE LOOKING FOR:


Your Education:


  • Education in Building or Materials engineering or in Architecture.
  • Continued Education in sales training or industry related disciplines

Your Knowledge and Competences:


  • Bilingual (an asset);
  • Extensive knowledge and experience in the construction and industry related markets in the assigned region;
  • 3 to 5 Years sales experience in the construction market or another similar market;
  • A working knowledge of the Building Envelope including Waterproofing and Air Barrier Markets, Knowledgeable in Spray Foam Insulation
  • Ability to read architectural plans and specifications and draw simple construction details;
  • Executive level presentation, selling and negotiating skills;
  • Excellent listening and questioning skills;
  • Excellent organizational and project management skills;
  • Excellent time management.

Your Skills and attitudes:


  • Integrity and respect;
  • Organizational Ability;
  • Strategic Ability;
  • Commitment;
  • Teamwork;
  • Customer Focus.

Working Conditions:


  • The Technical Sales Representative can expect some afterhours meetings and weekend activities as required to accomplish is duties;
  • Daily work schedule can vary depending on circumstance;
  • The Technical Sales Representative can expect to travel to outside areas of the local market within their territory or region and potentially in the United States as required. Must have valid drivers license and Canadian Passport

Physical Requirements:


  • Excellent physical condition required.
  • Regularly visits job site, climbing stairs and / or ladders to access roofs or below grade situations.
  • Must be comfortable with heights as well as working on construction sites.
  • May actually require doing small demonstrations of product
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