Outside Sales Representative

Alsco Uniforms; Burlington; On-site; CAD 165,000 - 208,000; Full time

Job summary

A uniform and linen rental leader is seeking an Outside Sales Representative to manage sales in the Durham Region. The role involves soliciting new clients and exceeding sales quotas. Ideal candidates should possess excellent communication skills, time management abilities, and a preference for a college degree or relevant sales experience. Compensation ranges from $120,000 to $150,000 annually including a benefit package and company vehicle.

Benefits

Excellent benefit package

Company vehicle provided

Qualifications

• Ability to comprehend and follow direction
• Maintain a valid driver's license
• Recognize colors, sizes and types of products

Responsibilities

• Solicit and secure new clients within a designated sales territory
• Meet or exceed sales quotas and expectations
• Maintain sales records and accurately fill out new client paperwork

Skills

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Proficient in Microsoft Office

Strong interpersonal skills

Time management skills

Education

College degree preferred or two years sales experience

Job description

Outside Sales Representative - Durham Region

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We are Alsco Uniforms. We’ve been working hard for our customers since 1889 when we invented the uniform and linen rental industry. Alsco Uniforms has grown into a worldwide leader serving over 350,000 customers in 13 countries. It’s our job every day to make every aspect of the customer experience better. Whatever our customers need, Alsco Uniforms finds the answers that work for them.

Our employees are the heart and soul of Alsco Uniforms. As a result, we have a long history of strong financial performance, continuous improvement, and customer service. We’re seeking driven professionals with ambition to grow within our company. We’d love to talk to you about how you can fit into our team of diverse individuals and how your hard work will be rewarded with competitive pay and benefits and ongoing career development.

Job Summary

The Outside Sales Representative solicits and secures new clients for linen, workwear, industrial uniforms and facility services, sells and promotes approved, targeted products and services within a designated sales territory. Reports to the Regional Sales Manager and works closely with the General Manager. The assigned territory of work for this position would cover the Durham Region (Oshawa, Ajax, Pickering, Whitby, and Bowmanville).

Essential Functions

• Solicit and secure new clients, sell and promote all approved lines of service or product within a designated sales territory.
• Continually meet or exceed sales quotas and expectations.
• Proactively identify, solicit and motivate targeted prospects using a variety of methods such as cold‑calling, lead qualifying, presenting proposals and sales funnel management. Maintain sales records and accurately fill out new client paperwork.
• Actively participate in promotions, contests, meetings and training.
• Follow company sales policies and procedures, including price/product guidelines and new installation procedures.
• Present a professional image. Build relationships, communicate openly, educate customers, manage customer needs and proactively work with other departments to smoothly transition a new customer.
• Safely operate a vehicle on each trip, following all applicable laws and company policy. Maintain vehicle cleanliness and ensure regular vehicle maintenance.
• Attend/work trade shows and marketing events as required.
• Monitor and report competitive activity.
• Follow written and verbal instructions. Perform other tasks as directed by supervision.

Additional Functions

• May work with and support other sales personnel or functions as required by supervision.

Requirements & Qualifications

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English, ability to comprehend and follow direction, as well as strong time management skills.
• Proficient computer skills in Microsoft Office.
• Have and maintain a valid driver’s license and maintain a driving record free of chargeable accidents, speeding, safety or other violations.
• Recognize colors, sizes and types of product. Count, add and subtract accurately.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work successfully in a team environment.

Education/Experience

• College degree preferred or two years sales experience.

Typical Physical Activity

• Physical Demands/Requirements consist of standing, sitting, walking, stooping, driving, grasping, moving equipment, pushing, pulling, reading, speaking, hearing, and lifting up to 30 lbs.

Typical Environmental Conditions

• Vehicles on public roads, inside general offices, customer locations, areas of a typical industrial laundry facility, Service Center or depot.

Travel Requirements

• Daily, driving by vehicle within a designated sales territory.

Compensation

• $120,000 to $150,000 per year between base salary and commission pay.
• Excellent benefit package.
• Alsco Uniforms company vehicle provided to drive within your territory.

For a general description of benefits that are being offered for this position, please visit alsco.com/benefits.

This Outside Sales Representative posting is for an existing vacancy.

Alsco Uniforms will not use Artificial Intelligence (A.I.) to screen or assess any applicants for this position.

Alsco Uniforms is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

Candidates are considered for employment with Alsco Uniforms without regard to their race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender, pregnancy, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military status, protected veteran status (specifically status as a disabled veteran, recently separated veteran, armed forces service medal veteran, or active duty wartime or campaign badge veteran), or other classification protected by applicable federal, provincial, or local law.