Job Description

Sales Representative - Building Materials

Sales Representatives partner with contractors to fully understand their needs and assist in planning construction projects. As knowledgeable sales professionals, contractor sales representatives are able to make recommendations which solve customers’ problems.
Typical career steps are to move to a specialized role in contractor, commercial or institutional sales.

Responsibilities:

Demonstrates high standards of safety and customer service
Is a resource for sales associates
Produces quotes, material lists and follows up on deliveries
Achieves weekly, monthly and annual sales targets
Maintains a contact list and contact schedule for prospective and existing customers
Grows the geographic sales area by building new relationships with contractors and strengthening relationships with existing accounts
Continually learns about products and market condition.

Requirements:

Independent, problem solver
Confident, energetic and self-motivated
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Organized, and can manage changing priorities and meet deadlines
Ability to quickly develop a trusting relationship with new customers, and build rapport with existing customers
Experience in sales is preferred
A knowledge of lumber and building materials, and the construction process is an asset

We offer:

A safe work environment
Medical and dental benefits; life and disability insurance; RRSP
Incentive programs
Employee discount
Employee and Family Assistance Plan
Opportunities for growth and career advancement
Training

Kent is the largest retail building supply chain in Atlantic Canada. Our mission is to be the best source of home improvement products through superior service, quality products and everyday great prices. We protect our customers and staff by hiring and training associates committed to our safety values.

We employ over 3700 people and work hard to increase our market share through strategic investment in training and technology. In addition to our retail stores, we operate truss manufacturing facilities and a wholesale drywall company. We are a member of Independent Lumber Dealers Co-operative which ensures our great product selection and pricing.

To Apply for this Career Opportunity: Please apply online.

!We thank all candidates for their interest, however, only those selected for interviews will be contacted. To learn more about our products and services, click here.

Kent Building Supplies is committed to the principle of equal opportunity in its employment practices and to providing an environment free from discrimination and harassment for all employees.

Job Type: Full-time

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