Outside Sales Representative

Sonepar Canada, Inc.; Dartmouth; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development

Employee recognition programs

Flexible benefits

RRSP matching

Job summary

Lumen Division of Sonepar Canada Inc. seeks a proactive Sales Representative to expand the customer base in the Dartmouth area within the electrical market.

You will solicit clients by phone and in person, schedule meetings, present bids, and drive follow-up efforts to meet sales targets. The role requires a DEP in electricity or related sales training, plus at least 3 years of sales experience and solid knowledge of electrical products.

Qualifications

• DEP in electricity and/or sales training.
• 3 years of experience in a sales position.
• Knowledge of electrical products.

Responsibilities

• Solicit clients by phone and in person.
• Contact companies to schedule meetings.
• Present bids to clients and follow up.
• Provide sales reports to managers.
• Build close ties with suppliers and manufacturers’ reps.
• Increase e-commerce sales.
• Develop and deliver a business plan with services and suppliers.
• Collaborate with the branch team and with Lumen’s services.
• Perform other related tasks.

Skills

Sales experience

Electrical products knowledge

Education

DEP in electricity or sales training

Job description

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ABOUT US

Lumen is a distributor of electrical equipment with an ultra-modern automated distribution center and a dynamic company that invests in the development of its employees. Our team of just over 800 employees, spread across the province of Quebec and a few other provinces in Canada, works in an environment that fosters collaboration, creativity and professional growth. We are a proud member of the Sonepar Group, the world's largest privately held electrical distributor. The Sonepar Group is present in more than 40 countries with over 45,000 employees.

YOUR BENEFITS & PERKS

• We believe in professional development: Training, career opportunity and tuition reimbursement.
• We have employee recognition programs: Corporate event, social club, employee assistance program, employee discounts.
• We take care of our employees: Flexible benefits program including: Medical, Dental, Vision, Health Spending Account, RRSP matching, Life Insurance, and employee paid disability.

WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU?

• You will be joining a market leader with over 40 years of experience to help you elevate your potential.
• You will be working for the world's #1 privately held business to business distributor of electrical products and related solutions.
• A chance to get involved in the forever growing electrical industry.
• We house the largest inventory to better service our customers and deliver on sales commitments.

SCOPE OF THE POSITION

Answering to the branch director, the sales representative’s main goal is to solicit new clients and to grow the current customer base in the electrical market in and around Dartmouth.

YOU ARE : a visionary, independent, dynamic, an initiator, rigorous, a team player, someone who likes to take on challenges.

WHAT YOUR DAY LOOKS LIKE

• Solicit clients by phone and in person
• Contact companies in order to schedule a meeting
• Present bids to clients and carry out follow-ups
• Provide sales reports to the relevant managers
• Build close ties with suppliers and manufacturers’ agents
• Increase e-commerce sales
• Develop and deliver a business plan in collaboration with Lumen’s services and suppliers
• Establish and maintain synergy with the branch’s internal team as well as with Lumen’s services
• Perform any other related tasks

• Have a DEP in electricity and/or sales training
• Have 3 years of experience in a sales position
• Have knowledge of electrical products

Lumen Division of Sonepar Canada Inc. applies an equal access to employment program and invites women, Indigenous people, visible minorities, ethnic minorities and people with disabilities to submit their applications. People with disabilities can receive assistance with the pre-screening and selection process, if they wish.