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 plan-grams; build our store railing 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
• Share product, applications, sales, and marketing knowledge with team members through huddles and presentations

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
• Self-driven 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

Interested applicants are asked to forward a copy of their resume and salary expectations to hr@scpllp.com. We thank all applicants for applying; however only those selected for an interview will be contacted. No telephone inquiries or agencies please. The company is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to accommodating applicants with disabilities throughout the hiring process in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA).