Outside Sales Representative

Our client in Surrey, BC is actively looking for an Outside Sales Representative to join their team.

Position Summary

The Outside Sales Representative is responsible for selling products through the achievement of opportunity-based sales. The Outside Sales Representative will reach his or her business targets through effective management of designated territories and physical visits to customer sites. This individual will also develop ongoing, profitable relationships with customers and continually maintain a professional image of the company. Integrity, passion, and in-person presentational skills are essential for this role.

What you'll do :

• Maintain and foster relationships with current customers ensuring the customer's needs are being met.
• Penetrate all targeted accounts and radiate sales from within the client base.
• Emphasize product features and benefits, quote prices, and prepare sales order forms and / or reports.
• Build and foster a network of referrals to create new opportunities for revenue growth with a focus on value-added products.
• Generate and develop new customer accounts to increase revenue, by cold calling if necessary.
• Build and maintain ongoing awareness of new products and competitor activities.
• Always maintain professionalism, tact, diplomacy, and sensitivity and represent the company in a positive manner.
• Actively manage call schedule to adequately cover assigned territory in a time-efficient manner.
• Use marketing data using applicable sales management software tools to maximize sales efficiency and effectiveness.
• Maintain accurate records, including sales Client reports, expense reimbursement forms, and other documentation.
• Assist in creating a request for proposal (RFP) responses to potential clients.

What you'll need :

• Building Materials / Construction / Manufacturing sales experience preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Ability to conduct presentations.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office programs; Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel, and Word.
• Valid driver's license and clean driver's abstract.

If you meet the above qualifications, please submit your resume.

Please note that while we appreciate all applications, only those being considered will be contacted.