Outside Account Manager - Lower Mainland

Centanni Tile; Burnaby; On-site; CAD 38,572 - 55,104; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary

Performance-based pay

Benefits and allowances

Job summary

Centanni Tile, nestled in Burnaby BC, is seeking an Outside Account Manager for the Lower Mainland. You will service design and architectural firms, travel across the territory on client visits, and present product lines that speak designer’s language.

The role emphasizes relationship-building, territory growth, and a hands-on, customer-centric approach. You should have three years of experience with design communities, strong communication skills, and a self-starter attitude.

Qualifications

• Three-year experience servicing the architectural/design community is preferred.
• Must enjoy road travel to visit clients and build relationships.
• Strong communicator who genuinely enjoys interacting with people.
• Self-starter capable of working independently within a team.

Responsibilities

• Serve design and architectural firms in the Lower Mainland with on-site visits and presentations.
• Develop new business opportunities and grow sales in the territory.
• Build strong relationships to influence specifications and avoid value engineering.
• Plan and manage territory, meet targets, and provide excellent customer service.

Skills

Communication

Territory management

Travel willingness

Independent work

Sales-driven

Customer service

Job description

Outside Account Manager - Lower Mainland

Are you someone that loves people, creating a better day for those you interact with and creating meaningful impact on their projects? Is good and meaningful design, important to you?

Welcome to Centanni Tile. We are a family company, based in Burnaby BC, with over three decades of experience selecting high-end lines of tile from Europe that speak designer’s language. We keep our target clients needs top of mind with our service and selections. Supplying design and architecture firms directly, or through a select group of progressive dealers is our path to market. Our clients specify top-quality and unique products for their exciting projects and they are our laser focus. Everything we do is aimed at delighting our clients from the products we supply to our marketing tools right down to the way we answer our phones.

Are you someone that loves people, creating a better day for those you interact with and creating meaningful impact on their projects? Is good and meaningful design, important to you? Would it be refreshing to be selling products that are truly exceptional and exciting not only to your clients you care so much about, but also make you feel proud to set up each and every presentation? Is the phrase "good enough" deeply offensive to you?

If so, working with our design sales & service team at Centanni Tile is a perfect fit for you! In the end, you will be deciding how you accomplish your daily mission, but in broad-strokes, our expectations are that you will:

We Have a Show and Tell type approach, Letting our products sell themselves. You would be on the road servicing Lower Mainland calling on design & Architectural firms, Design build, New home builds & a small dealer base. You will be sharing your territory with two to three others with 2 in Metro Vancouver, 1 in the Fraser Valley and 1 in the Sea to Sky corridor

Build strong relationships with all clients within the territory through superior customer service and communication. Our products speak for themselves but relationships are what drive specs and keep our products from getting value engineered when the jobs go to bid.

Develop new customers and business opportunities with them Product introduction and learning sessions to debut new product and service launches throughout the year develop, implement and maintain a growth strategy in the designated territory. Ideally, we’re looking for someone with the following experience and attributes but if you think you’re the perfect fit for working with us at Centanni Tile without some of these assets – tell us why you think so!

Three-year’s experience in servicing the architectural and design community – bonus if you have tile or stone industry experience

Strong communicator that genuinely likes people and interacting with them!

Enjoy being on the road and traveling to visit clients

Strong organizational skills with the ability to plan and effectively manage a territory

Results driven with the ability to set & meet targets and grow sales aggressively

The drive to go the extra mile to exceed client’s expectations

Exemplifies courtesy and professionalism in day to day interactions

Proven ability to identify and pursue opportunities within the market

A self-starter with the ability to work independently and as a part of a team

Ability to lift approximately 20 to 30lbs of samples for meetings etc…

Must live in Lower Mainland

Must be Canadian Citizen

Valid BC Driver License

We provide a competitive base salary with performance driven compensation as well as other benefits and allowances.

Job Type: Full-time

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You're a part of a small team working together to dominate your territory

Your Day

Working from Head-Office/Remote office, Client Calls & Presentations