Sales Representative

MillerKnoll; Montreal; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the furniture industry is seeking a Sales Representative based in Montreal. The role involves developing client relationships, managing accounts, and ensuring excellent service. The ideal candidate will be bilingual in French and English, possess strong communication skills, and have a background in sales, preferably with a degree in Interior Design. This position requires travel and the ability to engage with various clients in the region.

Qualifications

• Required fluency in French and English.
• 2-4 years of sales experience.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain ongoing relationships with clients.
• Entertain strategic clients, including evening entertainment.
• Maintain and manage client database.

Skills

Communication

Problem Resolution

Organization

Time Management

Team Player

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Interior Design

Job description

Sales representative based in Montreal, Canada, calling on A&D accounts to include Montreal, Maritimes, Ottawa, and Quebec City. Some local furniture manufacturer accounts are also included.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

1. Ability to travel to client locations; must have a car.
2. Develop and maintain ongoing relationships with clients (firms and individuals).
3. Support company protocol.
4. Maintain resource libraries for sampled clients.
5. Maintain and manage client database.
6. Entertain strategic clients, including evening entertainment and industry events.
7. Bilingual in French and English.

MAGNITUDE AND RELATIONSHIP REPORTING

This position reports to the Manager, Regional Sales, and may receive additional assignments and directions from the VP, Sales.

CONTACTS INSIDE AND OUTSIDE THE ORGANIZATION

This position has contact with specifying clients, local furniture manufacturers, purchasing customers, and end-users; departments including resource management, QA, sales coordinators, and sales management.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

• Dedication to excellence.
• Confident, enthusiastic, and well-informed communicator.
• Excellent interpersonal skills; a team player.
• Articulate and effective communicator, both written and verbal.
• Ability to handle problem resolution confidently.
• Strong organization and time management skills.
• Responsive to clients and internal departments.
• Strategically manage territory and account list; possess good follow-up skills.
• Follow company protocol and processes; committed to continuous improvement.
• Required fluency in French and English.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent; degree in Interior Design preferred.
• 2-4 years of sales experience.