Outside Sales Representative

Jobtailor; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in Ottawa, Ontario is seeking a motivated sales professional to build relationships with professional customers in residential repaint, commercial painting and multi-family housing. You’ll own a portfolio, help customers find the right products, and execute a strategic market plan while traveling to client sites.

You’ll track progress in Salesforce, collaborate with the Pro Paint Specialist and Territory Sales Representative, and drive sales growth while working evenings and weekends

Qualifications

• Self-starter who works independently and thrives in a team environment.
• Track record of successful selling abilities.
• Experience in the home creation/improvement industry is a plus.
• Strong communication, relationship-building, and problem-solving skills.
• CRM tools such as Salesforce; training provided.
• Digital fluency is a plus.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Willingness to travel, including occasional overnight stays.
• Availability to work evenings and weekends based on peak selling times.

Responsibilities

• Build relationships with professional customers and grow the customer base
• Take ownership of a portfolio of professional customers across residential repaint, commercial painting, and multi-family housing segments
• Help customers find the right products and solutions
• Execute a strategic market plan targeting high-potential accounts
• Track progress using Salesforce CRM
• Collaborate with the local Pro Paint Specialist and Territory Sales Representative
• Ensure customers receive the right products at the right time
• Boost sales and drive gallon growth
• Travel to customer accounts, including occasional overnight stays
• Work variable hours based on peak selling times, including evenings and weekends

Skills

Sales

CRM Salesforce

Relationship-building

Communication

Problem-solving

Bilingual

Education

High School Diploma

Bachelor's degree welcomed

Job description

• Build relationships with professional customers and grow the customer base


• Take ownership of a portfolio of professional customers across residential repaint, commercial painting, and multi-family housing segments


• Help customers find the right products and solutions


• Execute a strategic market plan targeting high-potential accounts


• Track progress using Salesforce CRM


• Collaborate with the local Pro Paint Specialist and Territory Sales Representative


• Ensure customers receive the right products at the right time


• Boost sales and drive gallon growth


• Work variable hours based on peak selling times, including evenings and weekends


• Travel to customer accounts, including occasional overnight stays

Requirements

• Self-starter who works independently and thrives in a team environment


• Track record of successful selling abilities


• Experience in the home creation/improvement industry is a plus


• Strong communication, relationship-building, and problem-solving skills


• Computer skills, including CRM tools such as Salesforce; training provided


• Digital fluency is a plus


• High school diploma or GED required


• Bachelor’s degree welcomed


• Bilingual skills are a bonus


• Excellent customer service and follow-through


• Valid driver’s license


• Willingness to travel, including occasional overnight stays


• Availability to work evenings and weekends based on peak selling times

Core Competencies

Demonstrates strong relationship-building and communication skills to effectively manage a portfolio of professional customers while driving sales growth. Proficient in utilizing Salesforce CRM to track customer interactions and ensure timely product delivery.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Salesforce CRM


• Customer Relationship Management


• Successful Selling Abilities


• Bilingual Skills


• Home Improvement Industry Experience

ATS Optimization Keywords

Soft Skills

• Strong Communication Skills


• Relationship-Building Skills


• Problem-Solving Skills


• Excellent Customer Service

Certifications & Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED


• Valid Driver's License

Industry Keywords

• Residential Repaint


• Commercial Painting


• Multi-Family Housing


• Market Plan Execution


• Sales Growth