Job Description

Our client is the leading distributor of shipping, industrial and packaging materials to businesses throughout North America. They are looking for a full-time Bilingual Sales Account Manager to join their team based in Ottawa, Ontario.

Some of your key responsibilities in this role will include:

Managing and growing existing accounts as well as bringing in new business within your territory
Establishing strong customer relationships built on trust
Providing effective business solutions at annual, on-site customer consultations, including recommendations from the organization’s catalogue
Achieving sales goals and quotas
Completing weekly learning and strategy meetings with leadership
Spending Mondays in the office with your peers planning about 20 sales visits per week. Meeting face-to-face with customers Tuesday - Friday with work-life balance in mind
Managing accounts in all industries with opportunities to travel to new markets
Delivering legendary customer service with the help of the sales support team

Qualifications:

High school diploma or equivalent
Bachelor’s degree preferred
Bilingual (English / French) - 100% in both verbal and written forms
Previous sales experience preferred, but thorough training provided
Driver’s license and great driving record
Excellent communication, problem-solving and presentation skills
Frequent overnight travel to Montreal required

While we appreciate all inquiries, only qualified candidates will be contacted.

Summit Search Group is a fair and equitable search firm. We welcome and encourage applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the recruitment and selection process.

Job Type: Full-time

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