Outside Sales Representative - Guelph, Canada - SCPHR

SCPHR

Verified Company

Guelph, Canada

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

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Description

Have a passion for sales? Are you an individual who thrives in a fast-paced environment? Are you seeking a new sales challenge? Our client is seeking an experienced Outside Sales Representative who lives in the Southwestern Ontario region (Guelph to Niagara, Windsor to Owen Sound).

With a strong knowledge and passion towards commercial building materials, you will maximize sales within an assigned territory while building and maintaining strong client relations, identifying new opportunities and closing deals.

Reporting to the Sales Director, you will be responsible for, but not limited to:

Identify the needs of customers, both new and existing, and maintain product demand for retailers
Build and maintain effective relationships with customers by following up on estimates and remaining in touch with potential leads and referrals
Prepare quotes and estimates and ensure order is processed effectively with internal team
Remain up to date on products and technical information with existing and upcoming product lines
Provide customers with updates on order shipments and respond to inquiries as needed
Manage store sets utilizing plangrams; build out store displays as required
Maintain a strong understanding of market trends and territory and product offerings
Work collaboratively with internal teams to prepare sales related documentation
Brainstorm ideas and concepts on how to better service customers
Monitor and meet sales goals and targets

To be successful in this role, you will possess:

3-5+ years' sales experience in the building materials industry
Post-Secondary education in Business, Communications, Marketing or a related field, is an asset
Strong knowledge and market comprehension of building materials and trades
Knowledge of Microsoft Suite of Programs
Ability to communicate effectively at all levels, both verbally and in writing
Effective presentation skills to market product and offerings to customer base
Superior relationship management skills with a focus on establishing and maintaining connections with employees and customers
Ability to effectively manage multiple competing priorities with a sense of urgency to meet deadlines
Strong attention to detail with the ability to solve problems
Selfdriven and focused on achieving results
Ability to stay motivated while dealing with rejection
Physical ability to lift heavy boxes/objects up to 50lbs when building out store sets
Must be comfortable in traveling frequently; overnight when required