Account Manager

Doman Building Materials Group Ltd; Calgary; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable building materials firm is seeking an Account Manager based in Calgary, Alberta. The role requires building relationships with senior-level clients, driving sales in the region, and conducting significant travel. Candidates should have a strong sales background and a technical understanding of the building sector. This position offers a competitive salary along with several benefits including health plans and reimbursement programs.

Benefits

Annual incentive plan

Group pension plan

Health benefits

Company car and gas card

Fitness reimbursement

Education reimbursement

Professional Development reimbursement

Employee referral bonus

Qualifications

• Strong experience with retail and specifiers in building materials.
• Excellent presentation and outside sales experience required.
• Technical aptitude in the building material sector.

Responsibilities

• Represent all Doman product lines and maintain existing accounts.
• Develop new business opportunities and implement growth strategies.
• Conduct 80% daily travel within Calgary and southern Alberta.

Skills

Relationship building with senior-level managers

Sales negotiation

Problem-solving skills

Maintaining positive attitude

Education

High school diploma

Post secondary education in business or construction

Formal sales training

Job description

Account Manager
Calgary, Alberta
Full-Time
Reference Number: CAN-AB-CAL-131-080925

ABOUT THE ROLE

As a key member of our sales team, you will represent all Doman’s product lines. You will maintain and develop existing accounts, promote manufacturers’ programs, and source new business opportunities.

ABOUT YOU

You have a passion for maintaining productive relationships with retailers and specifiers. Understanding your customers’ needs and bringing them industry knowledge is key to your success in this position. You are comfortable having technical product conversations with customers.

You combine your excellent presentation skills and prior outside sales experience to drive growth in your territory. You enjoy partnering with manufacturers’ representatives to develop and implement strategic growth in each of the product lines.

You are diligent with your call planning to ensure you are optimizing time with customers. Superior communication skills, a technical aptitude, and knowledge of the building material sector is your winning combination.

You also see the glass as half full, not half empty. If this describes you, check us out!

SKILLS YOU NEED TO HAVE

• Strong experience building relationships with and selling to senior-level managers, owners, contract sellers, and buying decision makers.
• Understand the sales activities that are revenue generating and non-revenue generating.
• Strong negotiation, problem-solving, and deal structuring skills.
• Maintain a positive and enthusiastic attitude even in adverse situations.

ADDITIONAL SKILLS THAT ARE GOOD TO HAVE

• Building industry or trade experience.
• High level understanding of construction and building methods.
• Excellent communication skills at a capacity to influence sales, in person and over the phone, with customers at various levels.
• Able to lift up to 50 pounds or 23 kilos occasionally to refresh and maintain product displays.

EDUCATION

• High school diploma is a minimum requirement.
• Post secondary education in business or building industry is preferred.
• Formal sales training is an asset.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

• Base salary
• Annual incentive plan based on company performance
• Group pension plan with employer matching contributions
• Health benefits
• Purchase Doman Building Materials Group Ltd. stock at a discounted price
• Company car and gas card

OTHER WORK-RELATED BENEFITS

• Fitness reimbursement
• Education reimbursement
• Professional Development reimbursement
• Scholarships for children
• Discounts on product purchases
• Employee referral bonus
• Annual Service Awards

Travel

• 80% daily travel (driving) within the territory with occasional overnight stays. This territory covers Calgary and southern Alberta.
• You will need a valid Canadian driver’s license with a clean driving record. Maintaining a clean driving record is a condition of employment.
• This role may travel to the United States for training purposes, you need a valid passport.

Employment Status: Full-time, year round

Work Location: Based in Calgary, Alberta

Doman welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

Applicantsmust belegally entitled to work in Canada without sponsorship.

We thank you for your interest; however,only thoseselected for an interview will be contacted.