Project Sales Associate

J.D. Irving, Limited; Bathurst; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction supplies company in Gloucester County is seeking Project Centre Sales Representatives to drive sales and assist customers in planning their construction and renovation projects. Ideal candidates possess strong sales skills and excellent communication abilities, with a focus on building relationships and achieving sales targets. Bilingual candidates (French/English) are preferred. This role offers a competitive base salary plus commission.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Drive sales through customer engagement.
• Clarify and understand customer needs.
• Achieve sales targets consistently.

Skills

Sales foundation

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Persuasiveness

Microsoft Office skills

Bilingual (French/English)

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 (bilingual would be considered an asset French/English)

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