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The Outside Sales Representative maintains strong customer relationships with existing customers while developing new customer potential by offering professional, effective and efficient solutions. The incumbent promotes and sells existing and new products to meet branch sales objectives and achieve sales results. Directs and supervises branch employees.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Post Secondary education in Business Administration or a related discipline
A minimum of two (2) to five (5) years' experience in a similar role, preferably within the wholesale distribution industry is considered an asset
Customer Service experience; dealing with customers' requirements, complaints, etc. is required
Knowledge of Waterworks industry products is considered an asset
Consistently meeting deadlines within a fast-paced work environment and works effectively within time constraints
Strong ability to work independently to efficiently manage the assigned territory and accounts
Ability to develop and maintain strong relationships
Demonstrated initiative with the ability to work in a collaborative team based environment
Highly organized in prioritizing work and multi-tasking
Fluency in both French and English would be an asset
Essential Skills
- Oral communication
- Working with others
- Problem solving
- Decision making
- Critical thinking
- Job task planning and organizing
- Continuous learning
Type of Sales Account
- Regional accounts
Transportation/Travel Information
- Own transportation
- Own vehicle
- Valid driver's licence
Type of Sales/Marketing
- General sales
Specific Skills
- Advertise sales
- Customer service oriented
- Arrange for on-site previews of goods
- Promote sales to existing clients
- Prepare or oversee preparation of sales or other contracts
- Conduct sales transactions
- Estimate or quote prices, credit or contract terms, warranties and delivery dates
- Identify and solicit potential clients
- Consult with clients after sale or signed contracts
- Review and adapt information regarding product innovations, competitors and market conditions
- Provide clients presentations of the benefits and uses of goods or services
Business Equipment and Computer Applications
- Word processing software
- Spreadsheet software
- General office equipment
- Electronic mail