A&d Sales Representative - Winnipeg, Canada - Divine Flooring

Divine Flooring

Verified Company

Winnipeg, Canada

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

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Description

About Us
Divine Flooring is a multi-award-winning designer flooring company dedicated to revealing the stunning beauty of natural wood.

Based in Calgary, with additional locations in Edmonton, Vancouver, and Chicago, we've built our business in the fastest growing housing market in North America - Western Canada.

We showcase high-end flooring and custom wood finishes in new, elegant showrooms, paired with exceptional services.

Through partnerships with global suppliers and manufacturers, dealers in Canada and the United States, and our huge social media presence, we now proudly serve the entire North American market.

Primary Job Purpose

The focus of this role will be to establish and foster relationships within the Winnipeg region for the Distribution division of the Company.

The Sales Representative will be responsible for day-to-day interaction with Divine dealers, creating a network and cultivating clients, selling products and managing the process of Distribution sales.

The [A&D and Territory Sales Representative] will also be expected to plan events and activities to develop and foster relationships within the Architect & Design community.

Specific Responsibilities

Knowledge of the Divine product line and pricing with the ability to demonstrate technical understanding of the products
Build and foster a network of referrals to create new sales opportunities with Flooring retailers
Build relationships with local builders; generate and create leads and prospects
Attend functions to promote Divine branded products
Resolve client complaints by investigating problems and developing solutions to ensure complete customer satisfaction; communicate with client throughout entire project
Coordinate the delivery and pick up of product samples for clients
Set up new dealer displays
Schedule and perform Product Knowledge training
Conduct presentations to small and large groups within the A&D community
Follow sales from presentation to completion
Tracking product development through its life cycle & staying current on new product information and specifications
Able to competitively benchmark product
Prepare and submit sales activity reports as requested or required by Management
Communicate with the Company's relevant departments and troubleshoot problems when required. Coordinate all missing items with dispatch when required
Maintain a professional appearance, demeanor and attitude at all times
Travel required in Manitoba region and Saskatchewan on a limited basis.

Requirements:

Skills Required - Technical

Must maintain a high level of product knowledge
Familiar with basic computer systems, file structures and operations.

Skills Required - Non-Technical

Superior customer service
Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills
Excellent sales and closing sales
Highly selfmotivated
Exceptional organization skills
Selfmotivated, with high energy and an engaging level of enthusiasm
Demonstrated professionalism and integrity while consistently acting in an ethical and fair manner
Strong teamwork skills

Education and Experience Required

Experience in the flooring industry is a strong asset
Sales experience with carpet, tile and hardwood flooring
Postsecondary education is preferred
Valid Driver's license and willing to travel within Manitoba to meet with dealers.
Some travel in Saskatchewan may be required on a limited basis.

Benefits

We are a young and progressive company that appreciates what each team member has to offer
At Divine, we understand our team members are our greatest asset and we encourage them to think with innovation.
We provide a competitive salary, vehicle allowance, paid vacation and a comprehensive benefits package.
Our Social Committee is actively involved within the community, contributing to the Kids Cancer Society, Calgary Bridge Foundation and brining new ideas for initiatives with local charities.