Architectural & Technical Representative

IKO Industries; Winnipeg; Hybrid; CAD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle and gas card

Dental/Vision/Medical benefits

Life Insurance

Health Spending Account

Employee support and mental wellness

Retirement savings: RRSP/401k

Job summary

IKO Industries Ltd. in Winnipeg, Manitoba seeks an Architectural & Technical Representative for our commercial sales team. You will promote IKO Commercial Roofing and Building Envelope products to design professionals, contractors and distributors, and respond to technical inquiries on roofing issues.

The role is based in Winnipeg, with travel and opportunities for growth within a market-leading company renowned for its stability and commitment to customers.

Qualifications

• 3+ years in a related position and/or technical sales experience.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Solid understanding and active use of MS PowerPoint, Word and Outlook.
• Some overnight travel required.
• Experience with roofing and building envelopes is an asset.
• College or university degree is an asset.
• Roofing or Construction degree is an asset.
• Valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Review job specifications and work with design professionals to list IKO in manuals.
• Liaise with contractors and distributors to ensure IKO products are used on projects.
• Identify, qualify, create demand, and pursue opportunities with accounts.
• Conduct product knowledge training sessions such as lunch & learns.
• Develop relationships with product specifiers, users and decision makers.
• Conduct site visits, quality control, and produce written reports.
• Attend association events to promote IKO Commercial products.

Skills

Technical sales

Relationship building

Education

College or university degree

Roofing/Construction degree asset

Tools

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Word

Outlook

Job description

IKO Industries Ltd. is a market leader in the manufacturing of roofing and building materials. IKO is a Canadian owned and operated business with production facilities worldwide and has many years of unparalleled success in the roofing materials industry. Quality, integrity, and trustworthiness are the values that underlie this success, and we have built this company by hiring people who hold these values. People like you!

Job Description

Job Advertisement

We are currently seeking an Architectural & Technical Representative to join our commercial sales team of skilled professionals in Manitoba.

Position Overview:

The successful candidate will be responsible for promoting IKO Commercial Roofing and Building Envelope products to the Design Community, Contracting Community and Distributors as required. Also, responding to both internal and external customer inquiries on technical issues relating to commercial roofing and building envelope. This position will be based out of Winnipeg, Manitoba. Location: Greater London Area

WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU?

• Base salary of $70,000.00 to $85,000.00 per annum with annual bonus potential.
• Company Vehicle and Gas Card
• Dental/Vision/Medical benefits.
• Life Insurance.
• Health Spending Account.
• Employee Support and Mental Wellness.
• Competitive matched retirement savings program – 401k (US) / RRSP (Canada).
• Be part of a long standing and stable industry leader.

WHEN YOU JOIN US, YOU WILL:

• Review job specifications and proactively work with design professionals to ensure that IKO is listed in the project manual.
• Liaise with commercial contractors and distributors to ensure IKO products are utilized on upcoming projects.
• Identify, qualify, create demand, and pursue opportunities at assigned and prospective new accounts.
• Conduct product knowledge training sessions such as lunch & learns.
• Develop and manage personal relationships with key product specifiers, product consumers and decision makers in the assigned market.
• Conduct site visits, execute quality control initiatives and produce written reports as required.
• Attend and participate in related association events to promote IKO Commercial products.

OUR IDEAL CANDIDATE:

• 3 + years in a related position and/or technical sales experience.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Must have a solid understanding and actively use Microsoft PowerPoint, Word and Outlook.
• Some overnight travel required.
• Experience with roofing and building envelopes is an asset.
• College or university degree is an asset.
• Roofing, Construction Technology or Construction degree is an asset.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Ability to climb a ladder.
• Ability to effectively manage multiple tasks while working independently.

Benefits of Employment:

IKO recognizes that its success is due to the strength of its employees. A primary goal of IKO is to promote individual employee's sense of accomplishment and contribution so that employees enjoy their association with IKO. The Company invests in its employees so that they are the most knowledgeable in the industry, and undertakes great efforts to nurture loyalty to, and teamwork at, IKO. We are pleased to offer competitive compensation, health care, a progressive and challenging workplace and a commitment to teamwork and integrity.

Diversity and Equal Opportunity Employment:

IKO Industries Ltd. is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to diversity and inclusion and are pleased to consider all qualified applicants for employment without consideration to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status or disability. IKO Industries Ltd. encourages and welcomes applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

IKO Industries Ltd. is a leading manufacturer of residential and commercial roofing systems operating in Canada, the United States and multiple global markets. Our 70+ years of success has been enabled by the dedication of its employees.

We would welcome the opportunity to consider you for one of our great opportunities!

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