Outside Sales Account Manager

Summit Search Group; Halifax; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading distributor as an Outside Account Manager in Halifax, where you'll build strong relationships and drive sales growth. The role offers a competitive salary, benefits, and opportunities for professional development while being part of a dynamic team committed to sustainable solutions.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits

Pension plan with employer contributions

Work-life balance and flex time

Mentorship and growth opportunities

Supportive and energetic team environment

Culture of innovation and inclusion

Qualifications

• Quick learner comfortable in both boardroom and construction site settings.
• University or college degree is required.

Responsibilities

• Visit customer locations to understand needs and provide solutions.
• Prospect and acquire new customers.
• Lead the entire sales process from strategy to execution.
• Analyze customer data for growth opportunities.
• Collaborate with teams to ensure account health.

Skills

Relationship Building

Sales Strategy

Customer Understanding

Problem Solving

Education

University or College Degree

Job description

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Outside Account Manager – Halifax - Join One of Canada's Industry Leaders

Our client Is looking for an Outside Account Manager for Dartmouth and surrounding area. They have been a trusted name in wholesale distribution for over 100 years. As one of Canada’s largest integrated distributors, they support residential, commercial, and infrastructure projects nationwide. They provide quality, sustainable solutions while building strong relationships with their customers and communities. They are committed to empowering their team to think like owners.

Why Join?

• Competitive salary, benefits, and profit-sharing
• Pension plan with employer contributions
• Work-life balance and flex time
• Access to mentorship, training, and growth opportunities
• A supportive and energetic team environment
• A culture of innovation and inclusion

About the Role

We are looking for a driven Outside Account Manager to join our Dartmouth/Halifax team. In this role, you'll be the face of the company, building strong, lasting relationships with their customers and helping grow market share through outstanding service and solutions.

Key Responsibilities:

• Visit customer locations (offices, shops, job sites) to understand their needs and provide value-added solutions
• Prospect and acquire new customers to grow your territory
• Lead the entire sales process—from strategy to execution
• Analyze customer data to identify growth opportunities
• Process quotes, orders, and handle issues like returns and payment concerns
• Collaborate with the Credit Team and Branch to ensure account health
• Represent the company at industry events, trade shows, and vendor programs
• Maintain safety standards at all times

The successful candidate must be a quick learner and be as comfortable in the boardroom as they are on a construction site; a university or college degree is required. You will be provided with a base salary, profit share, laptop, cell, vehicle allowance, fuel card, benefits and RRSP matching. If successful, you will receive great training and support, work with an amazing team, and have future opportunities for advancement within the company. Territory is mostly in and around the Dartmouth/Halifax area.

This is a great opportunity for someone who wants to be involved in the industrial sales arena and who is a real go getter.

For additional details, please contact Scott Smith at Summit Search Group directly: [e-mail] or Erica MacDonald [e-mail]

Please note that only those candidates who fulfill the requirements will receive a response.

Summit Search Group is a fair and equitable search firm. We welcome and encourage applications from all candidates regardless of ethnicity, race, religious beliefs, disability, age, gender identity, or sexual orientation. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the recruitment and selection process.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Associate

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Sales, General Business, and Business Development

• Industries

  Wholesale Building Materials, Retail Building Materials and Garden Equipment, and Building Construction

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