Contract Sales Consultant

Allmar-Inc.; Dartmouth; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Allmar-Inc. is seeking a Contract Sales Consultant in Dartmouth, NS. You will maintain a credit-worthy customer base and manage projects to ensure timely completion and budget adherence.

You will assess client needs, negotiate pricing, and coordinate estimates and material detailing. Travel to construction sites and site meetings will be required; strong knowledge of building codes and architectural drawings is essential.

Qualifications

• Extensive product knowledge and sales/estimating experience.
• Knowledge of building code requirements for overhead doors, fire doors, dock levelers, high speed doors, and rolling steel doors.
• Ability to interpret architectural drawings.
• Strong attention to detail and project management skills.
• Ability to adapt to shifting priorities and deadlines with analytical problem-solving.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; accountable and results-driven.
• Capacity to prioritize tasks in high-pressure environments.

Responsibilities

• Assess client needs and recommend products and services.
• Negotiate contract price and review contracts for accuracy.
• Prepare or coordinate project estimating and price all sections.
• Coordinate detailing of materials for project; ensure accurate submittal package.
• Suggest alternate products for projects based on knowledge of products.
• Coordinate ordering/sourcing/materials for project; manage cost and schedule.
• Direct and manage on-time shipping/install of materials; arrange freight as needed.
• Coordinate with accounting for billing and change orders; assist in collections.
• Conduct project postmortems and identify best practices.
• Manage sales contracts for maximum profit via value-add changes.
• Provide exceptional customer service; build industry relationships.
• Respond to project changes promptly with change orders; conduct site visits.
• Ensure disputes with contractors are resolved promptly.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Sales & estimating

Contract pricing

Project management

Reading drawings

Budgeting & cost control

Negotiation

Attention to detail

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Project Management certificate

Architectural Engineering certificate

Tools

Excel

Word

Outlook

Job description

Salary Range: $80,000.00 To $90,000.00 Annually

JOB SUMMARY

Contract Sales Consultants maintain a credit-worthy customer base with a sales volume target as directed by the Branch Manager. They achieve the best margins possible and not less than company policy or as authorized by the Branch Manager. Ensure all contracts match in scope to what was bid and have acceptable terms and conditions. Contract Sales Consultants are responsible for planning and overseeing projects to ensure they are completed in a timely fashion and within budget. The Contract sales Consultants plan and designate resources, compare estimated budget to ongoing budget, monitor progress, and keep team members and customers informed throughout the project life cycle. This is all done within the confines of the company's Mission, Vision and Values.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

But not limited to…

Duties :

• Assess client’s needs and recommend the appropriate products and services
• Negotiate contract price and land project, review contracts for accuracy
• Complete or coordinate estimating for the project; request vendor quotes and accurately price all sections of a project
• Complete or coordinate detailing of materials for project; ensure accurate submittal package and production worksheets are produced
• Suggest alternate products for projects based on your extensive knowledge of products
• Complete or coordinate accurate ordering/sourcing/itemizing of materials for project in a timely manner; be aware of general contractor’s schedule and achieve lowest cost freight
• Direct and Manage on-time scheduling/shipping/install of materials for project; outsource outbound freight and install as required
• Coordinate with accounting to ensure prompt billings and ensure accuracy with contract and change orders issued; assist in collections by communicating with general contractors and resolving issues
• Conduct project postmortems and identify successful and unsuccessful processes within the project.
• Manage the sales contract for maximum profit by value-add selling of product alternates, processing change orders, rectifying deficiencies promptly, etc.
• Provide exceptional customer service; build relationships with industry members
• Communicate with general contractor and respond to changes on the project in a timely manner by issuing change orders promptly; regular site visits to active construction sites
• Ensure that disputes with contractors are resolved promptly through inspection, discussion, and decision making
• Other duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Extensive related product knowledge and experience required
• High level sales acumen and estimating skills
• Knowledge of building code requirements pertaining to Overhead Doors, Fire Doors, Dock Levelers, High Speed Doors, and Rolling Steel Doors
• Ability to interpret and understand architectural drawings
• High level attention to detail
• Project Management, Management Proficiency, Process Improvement
• Ability to adapt to shifting priorities, demands and timelines through analytical and problem-solving capabilities
• Ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a high- pressure environment is crucial
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• High level of commitment and accountability to get the job done
• Goal and result oriented
• Strong mathematical aptitude

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

• University degree or college diploma in related field or equivalent work-related experience
• Project Management or Architectural Engineering certificate or 3-5 years’ related experience
• Proficient computer skills in MS Office (Excel, Word, Outlook)
• Sales training is an asset

WORK CONDITIONS

• Travel to visit customers, construction sites, attend site meetings, measuring openings, consulting on site conditions.