Project Sales Associate

J.D. Irving, Limited; Antigonish; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Canadian construction company in Antigonish is seeking a Project Centre Sales Representative to drive sales and assist customers in planning their construction and renovation projects. The ideal candidate will have a strong foundation in sales, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work independently, ensuring a high standard of customer service while meeting sales targets.

Benefits

Base salary plus commission

Qualifications

• Strong foundation in Sales and customer service.
• Ability to solve problems and work with minimal supervision.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Drive sales through engagement of customers and suggestive selling.
• Clarify and understand customers’ needs and suggest solutions.
• Achieve sales targets on a weekly and monthly basis.

Skills

Sales and customer service experience

Problem-solving ability

Excellent communication

Team player

Self-motivated

Microsoft Office skills

Knowledge of building materials

Rapport building

Job description

Project Centre Sales Representatives are sales professionals that partner with customers to fully understand their needs and assist in planning construction and renovation projects. As knowledgeable sales professionals, project sales representatives can make recommendations which solve customers’ problems. It is fast-paced and engaging work, and it is extremely rewarding when customers give you their sale because of your hard work. This position offers a base salary plus commission.

Qualifications

• A strong foundation in Sales and customer service
• Ability to solve problems and work with minimal supervision
• Excellent communication and team player
• Confident, persuasive, energetic and self-motivated
• Ability to manage multiple projects, meet deadlines and sales objectives
• Microsoft Office skills and willingness to learn new software programs
• A knowledge of building materials and the construction process would be considered an asset
• Ability to quickly develop a trusting relationship with new customers, and build rapport with existing customers by providing quality customer service and maintaining service standards
• Strong verbal and written communication

Responsibilities

• Drive sales through engagement of customers, suggestive selling, and sharing product knowledge
• Clarify and understand customers’ needs and suggest the best solution(s) for their projects
• Maintain knowledge of current sales and promotions
• Take initiative and confidently direct customer interactions
• Achieve weekly, monthly, and annual sales targets
• Produce quotes, material lists and follow-up with customers
• Demonstrate high standards of safety and customer service
• Resolve customer challenges quickly and efficiently
• Continually learn about products and market conditions