Contractor Sales
FRASER VALLEY BUILDING SUPPLIES INC.•Trail, BC
•CA$65,000 - CA$80,000•Onsite
About The Position
The Outside Sales Representative is responsible for developing and maintaining strong relationships with local contractors by providing expert advice and solutions related to lumber and building materials. This role focuses on growing an assigned customer base, generating new business, and delivering a high level of customer service through outside sales activities, jobsite visits, phone, email, and in-store interactions. A strong understanding of the building industry and applicable building codes is required.
Requirements
- Minimum 3-5 years of sales experience, preferably in building materials, lumber, or home improvement
- Strong knowledge of building centre and construction materials
- Valid driver’s licence and means of transportation
- Excellent written & verbal skills
- Strong work ethic, sense of responsibility and attention to detail and confidentiality
Nice To Haves
- Computer literacy, Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Office, and CAD knowledge are an asset
Responsibilities
- Maximize local network of tradespeople by building strong relations with the contractor in order to pursue new account growth and generate business leads.
- Maintains competitive market pricing to ensure success of sales and maintain company margin objectives
- Prepare estimates/quotes for the customer through our computer system
- Provide calculations and product recommendations to the customer with the best option for the project
- Actively prospect new customers through cold calling, jobsite visits, and networking
- Keep current on competitors' pricing
- Maintaining knowledge of marketplace dynamics including new suppliers and products, and informing our customers of changes.
- Ensure paperwork and delivery documents are properly executed
- Achieve sales plan with monthly budget review
- Collaborate with all appropriate departments to meet and exceed sales goals
- Work with credit department and potential customers to establish appropriate credit limits, and follow through in order to reduce liability to the organization
- Conduct business in a manner that supports workplace safety and complies with company policies and WorkSafeBC requirements
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
