Key Account Manager (Builder Markets)

Reliance Home Comfort; Calgary; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Reliance Home Comfort is seeking a results-driven Key Account Manager (Builder Markets) to join our Alberta team. You will manage top Home Builder accounts, drive growth, and lead multi-step sales processes to expand our market share.

Based in Alberta, you will attend Edmonton branch meetings, work cross-functionally, and leverage CRM tools to optimize pipeline, forecast opportunities, and close high-value deals with builders.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5+ years of direct B2B sales experience.
• 2+ years of enterprise account management and new customer acquisition.
• Bachelor’s degree or college diploma in related field.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• HVAC industry knowledge is a plus.
• Must have valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Exceed growth targets and KPIs within the territory.
• Execute six-step sales process to build sales pipeline.
• Develop and close winning account strategies for Home Builder segments.
• Act as primary contact for assigned Key Account customers.
• Use CRM to record pipeline and metrics.
• Collaborate with stakeholders for strategies and implementation.
• Represent Reliance at industry events.
• Provide exceptional service to customers.

Skills

Direct selling

Enterprise account experience

Cross-functional collaboration

Leadership

Communication skills

Strategic thinking

Problem solving

Adaptability

Driver's license

Education

Bachelor's degree or college diploma

Job description

Find Your Limitless with Reliance

By joining Reliance as a

By joining Reliance as a Key Account Manager (Builder Markets), you’ll become an important team member and will be provided with the tools you need to succeed. We have ambitious growth plans and are looking for Team Members who want to grow with us. At Reliance, we pride ourselves on the fact that we provide limitless opportunities for growth and we encourage it by rewarding our Team Members for their success in many ways. If you’re ready to find your limitless – join us

What will you do?

• Learn and grow as an important part of a team that cares about Reliance and its customers.
• Exceeds assigned growth targets and performance KPIs within the territory
• Executes Reliance’s 6-step sales process (prospect, qualify, align, propose, negotiate, close) to build and sustain the sales pipeline required to consistently deliver above-target performance
• Develops, proposes, and closes winning account sales strategies to generate new Home Builder customer acquisitions and more deeply penetrate existing Home Builder Customer share of wallet
• Primary contact for all Key Account customers assigned to their portfolio and provides specific sales support as required
• Actively utilizes the CRM software to record sales pipeline and activity metrics to maximize performance outcomes
• Analyzes the competitive landscape and leverages knowledge to improve winning account sales strategy
• Provides regular reporting and updates on Home Builder sales pipeline progress to be leveraged in forecasting and large deal implementation planning
• Collaborates cross-functionally with Reliance stakeholders to prepare winning account strategies that align with organizational goals, guidelines, and objectives
• Works cross-functionally with Reliance stakeholders to facilitate efficient implementation of new agreements and/or new opportunities secured through assigned existing Home Builder customer portfolio.
• Participates in industry and customer-related events/tradeshows to network, target new prospects, identify market trends, and needs relevant to assigned Home Builder customers
• Provides exceptional service to all new and existing customers
• Develops and maintains in-depth knowledge of Reliance’s Home Builder value proposition, including products and services offered and the value they create
• Other duties as required

What do we offer?

• The tools you need to succeed – including the tools for the job as well as training and development programs
• A successful and knowledgeable team to be part of and learn from
• Competitive base pay plus the ability to earn more tied to your success – the only limit is your potential
• A great benefits plan for you / your family
• Career paths so you can advance in the company
• A variety of perks for high-performing Team Members including the chance to win and be part of our annual President’s Club trip to a tropical destination
• And award-winning and one of Canada’s Most Admired Corporate Cultures with a proudly diverse and inclusive team

What do you bring?

• A growth mindset: above all else, we’re looking for people who are dependable, ambitious and want to grow with Reliance
• Position resides in Alberta and must attend meetings in the Edmonton branch
• Minimum 5+ years of direct selling sales experience within a business-to-business environment
• 2+ years of successful enterprise experience – Account Management and New Customer Acquisition
• Bachelor’s degree or college diploma in a related field
• Proven track record of success exceeding sales quotas and sales metricsResults-driven individual who takes initiative and accountability to continuously improve business outcomes
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to influence without authority
• Superior communication and interpersonal skills
• Strategic critical thinker and problem-solver who demonstrates agility in the face of change
• Ability to work well in a cross-functional business structure where collaboration and coordination between departments is critical to success
• Industry knowledge and/or experience working within the HVAC industry is an asset
• Must have valid driver’s license

Why Reliance?

As a leader in home services and energy efficient solutions for over 60 years, Reliance Home Comfort® (Reliance) is committed to being the Destination of Choice by delivering exceptional experiences for customers seeking comfort and team members seeking a rewarding, inclusive workplace. With over 2 million customer relationships, Reliance is a trusted source and has become one of Canada’s largest providers of water heaters, furnaces, heat pumps, air conditioners, water purification, plumbing, protection plans, smart home, electrical, and EV chargers. Headquartered in Toronto, Reliance employs a workforce of over 2,700 Team Members across 28 branches in Canada and two locations in the United States. Reliance has been certified as a Great Place to Work in 2024 and has been recognized as one of Canada's Most Admired Corporate Cultures by Waterstone Human Capital, for eight consecutive years since 2016. Reliance remains focused on sustainability, workplace safety, diversity, inclusivity, and prudent governance.

This posting is for an existing vacancy.

We use AI enabled tools to support parts of our selection process; however, every hiring decision is reviewed and finalized by our people.

Reliance Home Comfort is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome and encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds including minorities and those with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

For more information, please visit www.reliancehomecomfort.com.