Outside Sales Representative

Sonepar; Oshawa; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading electrical distributor in Oshawa is looking for a sales representative to generate sales and develop client relationships within their territory. This role includes scheduling customer appointments, providing product quotes, and opening new accounts. The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma, 1-3 years of experience in a related field, and strong sales and customer service skills. This position offers a competitive salary along with a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Flexible benefits program

Employee Discounts

Tuition Reimbursement

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required.
• 1-3 years related experience.
• Product knowledge or industry experience an asset.

Responsibilities

• Scheduling appointments with existing customers.
• Providing product quotes as required.
• Opening new accounts and updating customer information.

Skills

Sales skills

Customer service

Product knowledge

Education

High School Diploma

Post Secondary courses in Sales and/or Marketing

Job description

About Us :

We are a full line electrical distributor providing our customers with quality products and exceptional customer service. Our knowledge and expertise in the industry has established us as a dependable source for professionals in the trade. We have 11 branches across the 401 corridor from Belleville to Hamilton. Our team of experienced and knowledgeable staff strive to provide the best quality service always – at our counters, with our deliveries and through our project team.

Working at SESCO is more than just a job. A career with us means being part of a winning team that helps you prosper in a company culture where you can truly make a difference. We offer a range of development opportunities and recognize and reward you for your accomplishments. Interested in the latest and greatest? We seek continues improvement in our process, our products and ourselves. We’re at the industry forefront when it comes to technology and offer a variety of digital solutions internally and externally to make working with us easier and exciting. So, while you work on opportunities that help define your career, we’ll create the perfect environment for you to thrive.

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. In Canada, we are represented by 9 locally managed electrical and industrial distributors and have over 110 locations with coverage in 8 provinces.

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.
• An opportunity for career development across many business departments within our organization.

For our East GTA region, this postion is responsible for generating sales with existing custimers and developing opportunities within the assigned territory.

Scope of responsibilities :

• Scheduling appointments and visiting existing customers to review product needs and determining other opportunities.
• Providing product quotes as required.
• Organizing and attending joint sales calls with Vendors.
• Opening new accounts.
• Continuously updating customers on product changes and modifications.
• Providing solutions to customers’ problems.
• Attending Trade Shows and Conferences (if applicable).
• Product introduction of new releases.
• Liaising between customers and the company for up-to-date status of service, pricing and new product release launches.
• Preparing reports for marketing and sales and keeping expense accounts.
• Performing maintenance and updating of customers’ accounts including contact names for future sales.
• Keeping up to date on new products, services, procedures and tools by attending training and departmental meetings

Education, experience, and training required :

• High School Diploma required.
• Post Secondary courses in Sales and / or Marketing an asset.
• Product knowledge or industry experience an asset
• 1-3 years related experience.

Benefits & Perks

• We offer a competitive salary, plus a full set of benefits, including :
• Flexible benefits program allowing you to choose from options that best fit you and your dependents’ needs. Benefit options include : Medical, Dental, Vision, Health Spending Account & RRSP matching.
• Employee Assistance Program, Tuition Reimbursement, Employee Discounts and a career path.
• Regardless of your benefits program, you will receive company paid Life Insurance, and employee paid disability.