Project Sales Associate

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

Job summary

A dynamic sales organization is seeking Project Centre Sales Representatives in Fredericton, Canada. The role involves engaging with customers, understanding their needs, and driving sales through a foundation in customer service. Candidates should possess excellent communication skills and the ability to manage multiple projects. This position offers a competitive salary and commission structure.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Drive sales through customer engagement and suggestive selling.
• Clarify and understand customers’ needs.
• Achieve sales targets and maintain knowledge of promotions.
• Resolve customer challenges efficiently.

Skills

Sales and customer service foundation

Problem-solving

Excellent communication

Persuasive and energetic

Project management

Microsoft Office skills

Knowledge of building materials

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 with the 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