Sales Representative - Industrial

Quincaillerie Richelieu Ltee•Calgary, AB

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Onward Hardware (division of Richelieu Hardware) is currently seeking a Sales Representative based in Toronto/East GTA. Under the supervision of the National Sales Manager, Onward Hardware, the representative will service our existing customer base, ensure the development of new customers and present our product offerings to the architect and specification channel in the GTA and surrounding areas.

Requirements

College Degree in Marketing or a related field, combined with relevant experience. University degree would be an asset.
Minimum of 3 to 5 years of experience in a similar position.
Experience in sales to the Industrial and OEM Market
Experience in selling to our target markets is considered a definite asset.
General knowledge of the hardware industry and experience with our product line.
Experience in business development with strong skills to canvas new opportunities.
Possess strong personal and organizational skills
Possess excellent written and verbal communication skills as well as making presentations in front of customers.
Must be highly motivated and able to work independently.
The individual should also have strong computer skills especially in Microsoft Office (specific to Outlook, Excel, Power Point and Word).
Must be able to effectively communicate in English. Bilingual (French and English) is considered an asset.
A positive customer focused attitude
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
High attention to detail, organization, and follow‑through
Ability to work in a fast‑paced, multi‑tasking environment
Professionalism, dependability, and the ability to work with minimal supervision

Nice To Haves

University degree would be an asset.
Experience in selling to our target markets is considered a definite asset.
Bilingual (French and English) is considered an asset.

Responsibilities

Promote the sales of all Onward products to industrial customers under the following market segments: OEM’s, door and trim shops (prehangers), prefab home manufacturers, distributors (contractor supply, property management, industrial etc) and shed manufacturers
Present Richelieu’s product offerings to architects, specifiers/designers, home builders, and contractors
Grow sales with existing customers while proactively seeking out new business.
Manage territory to achieve maximum productivity, while being conscious of costs.
Presentations and training to key Architectural Firms and CHDs (Contract Hardware Distributors) driving specification of Richelieu products