Job Description
Outside Sales RepresentativePosition SummaryWe are looking for a motivated, and professional Outside Sales Representative who enjoys the challenge of building our reputation and business development. This position will be reporting to our Ottawa branch located at 810 Belfast Road. If you wish to have a career in a fast-paced industry – join our team!ResponsibilitiesProactively identify prospects and develop new accountsIdentify market trends, maintain awareness of competitive activity in the roofing industry and continually evaluate marketing, pricing, and selling strategiesSell products by establishing contacts and developing relationships with a focus on quality and customer serviceProvide project quotations on a timely basis, maintain project files, and quotation follow upConduct job site visits on a consistent basisInteract regularly with our major suppliers and keep up to date on all productsContribute to team effort by accomplishing related results as neededAchieve defined sales targetsMaintain professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; benchmark state-of-the-art practices; participate in professional societiesEnsure excellent customer service for billing, payment, and delivery servicesRequirements2-3 years of experience in a sales role, preferably in the construction industry, which includes:
business development activities including prospecting and networking for potential clientsvisiting job sites for specifications, productsmeeting with installers for potential clientsAbility to read and understand construction specifications, drawings, and technical dataAble to make cold calls and always looking for new sales opportunities within assigned territoryExcellent verbal and written communication skillsMust be able to connect with customers to schedule appointments, discuss new products and pricingAble to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of situations where only limited standardization existsAble to work flexible hours beyond normal branch office hours to make contact with contractors. Need to be accessible and responsive to the requests of customersAble to travel, have a valid driver’s license and clean driving recordAble to interpret a variety of instructions whether in written, oral, diagram or schedule formatPossess basic computer knowledge including Customer Relationship Management - databases, Microsoft Office and ExcelThe Offer Competitive salaryFlexible Benefit optionsPaid sick timeShort and long term disability coverageEmployee referral bonus programPaid training/tuition reimbursementOvertime available in peak periodsInternal PromotionsCompany OverviewConvoy Supply, founded in 1972, is a leading wholesale distributor of construction materials with over 40 locations across North America. Convoy prides itself on being the most responsive, problem-solving and fun place for our customers to conduct business.Convoy can be a job or a career. Find out more at:https://www.convoy-supply.com/careers/overview#indcs