Contractor Sales Representative

Kent Building Supplies; City of Miramichi; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Kent Building Supplies in Miramichi, New Brunswick is seeking a Contractor Sales Representative to partner with contractors, understand their needs, and assist in planning construction projects. The role involves demonstrating high standards of customer service, producing quotes, and achieving sales targets. Candidates should be independent, confident, and ideally bilingual in French and English. A base salary plus uncapped commission is offered following a probationary period.

Qualifications

• Independent, problem solver.
• Confident, energetic, and self-motivated.
• Organized, and can manage changing priorities.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates high standards of safety and customer service.
• Produces quotes, material lists, and follows up on deliveries.
• Achieves weekly, monthly and annual sales targets.
• Grows the geographic sales area by building new relationships.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Problem solving

Sales experience

Bilingual - French / English

Job description

Contractor Sales Representatives partner with contractors to fully understand their needs and assist in planning construction projects. As knowledgeable sales professionals, contractor sales representatives can make recommendations that solve customers’ problems.

For this position you will receive a base salary plus uncapped commission following a probationary period.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates high standards of safety and customer service
• Is a resource for sales associates
• Produces quotes, material lists and follows up on deliveries
• Achieves weekly, monthly and annual sales targets
• Maintains a contact list and contact schedule for prospective and existing customers
• Grows the geographic sales area by building new relationships with contractors and strengthening relationships with existing accounts
• Continually learns about products and market conditions

Qualifications

• Independent, problem solver
• Confident, energetic and self-motivated
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Organized, and can manage changing priorities and meet deadlines
• Ability to quickly develop a trusting relationship with new customers, and build rapport with existing customers
• Experience in sales is preferred
• A knowledge of lumber and building materials, and the construction process is an asset
• Bilingual - French / English is an asset

EEO and Accessibility Statement

We are committed to creating accessible environments for our colleagues, candidates, and customers. Requests for accommodation due to a disability can be made at any stage of application and employment. We encourage candidates to make their accommodation needs known so that we can provide equitable opportunities.