Job Description
Whatever you do, you'll make a difference at Lafarge Canada. Because we know that your passion and curiosity are the natural resources the world needs. Thanks to our teams' energy, commitment and ideas, we are reinventing how the world builds to make Canada greener and smarter for all.
Sales Coordinator - Mat Leave Coverage
WHO IS LAFARGE?
As a global leader in innovative and sustainable building solutions, Lafarge is enabling greener cities, smarter infrastructure and improving living standards around the world. With sustainability at the core of our strategy, we are becoming a net-zero company, with our people and communities at the heart of our success. We are driving circular construction as a world leader in recycling to build more with less. It’s all thanks to our 70,000 talented people around the world who are passionate about building progress for people and the planet through four business segments: Cement, Ready-Mix Concrete, Aggregates and Solutions & Products.
WHO ARE LAFARGE PEOPLE?
Lafarge people are passionate about finding better ways to build. They embrace innovation and improvement with a pioneering spirit. They work as trusted partners, creating better solutions and experiences for their customers, communities, and colleagues.
- Preparing detailed quantity take-offs and sales quotations
- Project managing by coordinating between the customer and our production staff
- Provide day-to-day sales and customer service support in the application of drainage products
- Follow up on projects bid and gather price feedback & track bid results
- Research potential upcoming projects and obtain drawings and specifications for projects
- Strengthen relationships with existing and new customers
- Work closely with engineering, QC and operation departments to understand project execution strategy
- Marketing and providing customers solutions using drainage products
- Assist with collections of monies outstanding from sales achieved
- Assist customers with product installation instructions
- Deal with and solve in an effective manner customer complaints
- Run and maintain reports in Salesforce computer program
- Learn and support Purchase Order function for raw materials, resale, and maintenance in the pipe plant
- Support and provide drafting for team as necessary
- Other duties as assigned
- Report directly to Sales Manager and assist with successfully running the Sales Dept.
- Part of the Drainage Products Sales team which produces approximately 600 estimates per year.
- Strong team player with a positive attitude and is a self-starter
- Sound knowledge of concrete pipe and drainage products
- Able to understand and work with specifications and construction drawings
- Proficiency with MS Office applications, AutoCAD and MHPro
- Effective written and oral communication skills
- Strong math skills
- Able to multi-task effectively and work in fast pace environment
- High level of time management and prioritization skills
- Post secondary diploma in construction or civil technology is preferred or the equivalent combination of education and work experience
- Post secondary diploma or at least 3 years experience in construction
- Knowledge of construction drawings and documents
YOUR LAFARGE EXPERIENCE
At Lafarge, there is endless opportunity for you to play your part. Whether you’re in a technical, managerial, or frontline role, you can shape a career that works for you. With us you’ll have the chance to embrace the passion we share for our planet. You’ll be encouraged to seek out diverse perspectives, share your ideas and build the skills and connections you need to perform at your best. Because it’s only when we work together in a culture where everyone thrives, that we can build the world we all want to live in.
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