Outside Sales Representative

Ottawa, ON

Outside Sales Representative

Position Summary

We 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!

Responsibilities

  • Proactively identify prospects and develop new accounts
  • Identify market trends, maintain awareness of competitive activity in the roofing industry and continually evaluate marketing, pricing, and selling strategies
  • Sell products by establishing contacts and developing relationships with a focus on quality and customer service
  • Provide project quotations on a timely basis, maintain project files, and quotation follow up
  • Conduct job site visits on a consistent basis
  • Interact regularly with our major suppliers and keep up to date on all products
  • Contribute to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed
  • Achieve defined sales targets
  • Maintain professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; benchmark state-of-the-art practices; participate in professional societies
  • Ensure excellent customer service for billing, payment, and delivery services

 

Requirements

  • 2-3 years of experience in a sales role, preferably in the construction industry, which includes:
    • business development activities including prospecting and networking for potential clients
    • visiting job sites for specifications, products
    • meeting with installers for potential clients
  • Ability to read and understand construction specifications, drawings, and technical data
  • Able to make cold calls and always looking for new sales opportunities within assigned territory
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Must be able to connect with customers to schedule appointments, discuss new products and pricing
  • Able to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of situations where only limited standardization exists
  • Able to work flexible hours beyond normal branch office hours to make contact with contractors. Need to be accessible and responsive to the requests of customers
  • Able to travel, have a valid driver’s license and clean driving record
  • Able to interpret a variety of instructions whether in written, oral, diagram or schedule format
  • Possess basic computer knowledge including Customer Relationship Management - databases, Microsoft Office and Excel
  • Ability to speak French is an asset 

The Offer

  • Competitive salary
  • Flexible Benefit options
  • Paid sick time
  • Short and long term disability coverage
  • Employee referral bonus program
  • Paid training/tuition reimbursement
  • Overtime available in peak periods
  • Internal Promotions

Company Overview

Convoy 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

 

 

 

Convoy Supply

Convoy Supply

Convoy Supply is a one-step building materials distributor with over 40 locations across Canada, the Pacific Northwest, Montana, and Maryland, with product lines covering every aspect of the building envelope.

Here's a sample of what it means to join Team Convoy:

  • A team of champions who bring their best to every game
  • A vision for our communities that includes and goes beyond providing meaningful employment
  • A commitment to grow ethically, responsibly, and sustainably
  • A rich history spanning over 45 years, filled with stories of challenge, growth, and friendship 

A career with Team Convoy can lead to a wide range of employment opportunities, including truck drivers, crane operators, warehouse associates, sales, administration and finance, and management. We provide a comprehensive benefits package for you and your family, support your career goals through education, transfers, and development, and are committed to providing a safe place to work. We believe in making our communities and our world a better place to live, and our goal is to meet and exceed our customer’s expectations. We work hard and enjoy ourselves in the process.

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