Sales Representative

Express Employment Professionals - Cincinnati East; Dartmouth; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Base salary

Medical benefits

RRSP program

Full-time

Training and support

Advancement opportunities

8:30 am - 5 pm schedule

Job summary

Express Employment Professionals is hiring a Sales Representative in Mount Uniacke, NS. This customer-focused role involves building relationships, identifying customer needs, and delivering solutions to drive business growth. Expect inbound inquiries and a target-driven, supportive team environment.

You will respond to inquiries, qualify needs, prepare quotes, and work with CRM systems to manage opportunities. Training and advancement within a growing company are offered.

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 months of sales experience in a customer-facing environment.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Outgoing and personable with clientele.
• Confident, professional, and able to work independently.
• Strong listening skills to identify customer needs and recommend solutions.

Responsibilities

• Respond to inbound sales inquiries by phone, email, and in person.
• Build strong relationships with customers and industry partners.
• Learn about customers' projects and recommend solutions that meet their needs.
• Prepare quotes, provide pricing information, and follow up on sales opportunities.
• Qualify customer needs through thoughtful questions and active listening.
• Focus on selling value, service, and solutions over price.
• Maintain accurate customer information and sales activities using CRM systems.
• Generate new business opportunities through networking and referrals.
• Collaborate with internal teams for a positive customer experience.
• Work toward individual sales and performance goals.

Skills

CRM proficiency

Relationship-building

Communication skills

Customer-focused selling

Independent worker

Tools

Sales software

Job description

Express Employment Professionals is hiring a Sales Representative on behalf of our client, a growing local business in Mount Uniacke, NS.

This is a customer-focused sales role where you'll build relationships, identify customer needs, provide solutions, and help drive business growth. The majority of sales opportunities are generated through inbound inquiries, making this an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys working with people and delivering exceptional service.

What you’ll be doing:

• Respond to inbound sales inquiries by phone, email, and in person
• Build strong relationships with customers and industry partners
• Learn about customers' projects and recommend solutions that best meet their needs
• Prepare quotes, provide pricing information, and follow up on sales opportunities
• Qualify customer needs through thoughtful questions and active listening
• Focus on selling value, service, and solutions rather than competing solely on price
• Maintain accurate customer information and sales activities using CRM and computer-based systems
• Generate new business opportunities through networking, referrals, and relationship-building activities
• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure a positive customer experience
• Consistently work toward individual sales and performance goals

What we’re looking for:

• Minimum 6 months of sales experience in a customer-facing environment
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills
• Outgoing, personable, and comfortable interacting with a wide range of clientele
• Confident, professional, and able to work independently
• Strong listening skills with the ability to identify customer needs and recommend solutions
• Adaptable and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment
• Motivated to learn, grow, and advance within the company
• Comfortable using computers, CRM systems, email, and other business software
• Results-oriented with a strong desire to meet and exceed goals
• Experience in construction, home improvement, building materials, or related industries is considered an asset but is not required

What Our Client Offers:

• Base salary of $40,000 - $50,000 per year plus commission (total earning potential of $40,000 - $100,000+ annually)
• Medical benefits
• RRSP program
• Full-time, long-term opportunity
• Training and ongoing support
• Opportunity for advancement within a growing company
• Monday to Saturday 8:30 am - 5 pm schedule

Don't meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women, persons from visible minorities, and persons with disabilities are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At Express, we are dedicated to building diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplaces, so if you're excited about this role but your experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

Express Employment Professionals is an equal-opportunity employer.