Outside Sales Representative

Job Description: 

Are you a results-driven sales professional with a passion for delivering exceptional customer service? Do you want to say goodbye to job-hopping and hello to stability and a long-term career path? Look no further! One of Canada’s Best Managed Companies (yes, it’s certified!) is seeking a savvy, dynamic individual to step into this exciting sales position.

In this role, you will thrive on maximizing sales opportunities for a diverse group of clients, while also generating business from new and existing accounts. You will forge strong relationships, acting as a liaison between the company and its valued customers, ensuring unparalleled levels of customer service.

The ideal candidate will be well-versed in fire protection, water works and mechanical products, armed with the ability to build and maintain strong customer relationships. Plus, a background in the fire protection market is a big bonus! If you're passionate about sales, customer satisfaction, and driving business to new heights, this role is tailor-made for you.

This role requires the successful incumbent to travel 25-35% of the time so a valid driver's license and access to a vehicle are required.

What You’ll Do

• Visit clients to grow business, advise on special pricing/services, and receive orders
• Resolve customer issues, coordinating with inside sales, credit, and warehouse teams for solutions and improvements
• Coordinate customer purchases with inside sales and provide necessary follow-ups
• Identify new business opportunities and develop new accounts
• Prepare sales forecasts and review results with Regional Manager
• Monitor client creditworthiness and report any irregularities
• Assist in warehouse tasks, order desk, and ERP system tasks as needed
• Participate in special sales functions and trade shows
• Collaborate with vendor representatives and attend training programs as required
• Prepare and generate various reports

What You Bring

• 3-5 years' experience in customer service/sales or, preferably in a related industry
• Background knowledge in mechanical/industrial pipe and fittings, fire protection, and/or general plumbing is a big asset
• College Diploma in Sales/Marketing, Business Administration, or relevant industry experience
• Proven business development skills
• Strong interpersonal, communication (written and verbal) and problem-solving skills
• High level of accuracy with keen attention to detail
• Intermediate computer skills in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and web-based applications
• Strong mathematical skills
• Self-starter with exceptional organizational and multitasking capabilities

What’s In It For You:

An annual base salary in the $81K-83K range plus commission in the $18-20K range, and access to comprehensive health benefits, RRSP contribution matching, learning and development opportunities, employee-focused programs, education assistance programs, mentoring/leadership programs, professional development webinars and seminars, PTO, and additional time off for holiday closure.