Sales Representative

Aliaxis; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing firm in Edmonton is seeking a Sales Representative to achieve sales objectives and foster relationships with customers. The ideal candidate has 2-5 years of sales experience in plumbing and mechanical distribution, excellent communication skills, and strong time management abilities. The position requires travel up to 50% of the time and offers a chance to engage with a dynamic team focused on innovative solutions.

Qualifications

• 2-5 years sales experience in a related industry.
• Experience with Plumbing & Mechanical distribution.
• Strong administrative skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Achieve sales objectives within pricing guidelines.
• Maintain positive relationships with customers.
• Investigate and follow-up on new customer inquiries.
• Collaborate with internal staff to relay customer information.
• Report sales activities for forecast preparation.

Skills

Sales experience

Excellent communication skills

Time management

Detail-oriented

Ability to work under pressure

Education

University degree or equivalent

Job description

Canplas is a North American business unit located in Edmonton Alberta. Our team develops and produces solutions that meet our clients’ most demanding expectations. We are passionate about creating sustainable, innovative solutions for the markets we serve. We provide people around the world with innovative solutions, leading our industry in a way that anticipates the rapidly evolving needs of our customers.

We currently have an exciting opportunity as a Sales Representative. This role is based in our Edmonton Alberta office and reports to the Western Canada Sales Manager.

Do not miss the opportunity to join a diverse group of people-centric professionals, leaders with vision and rapid problem solvers, entrepreneurs in spirit and status quo-fighters!

Summary

To achieve or surpass targeted sales objectives for Canplas within pricing guidelines, terms of sale, and distribution channels aimed at developing new and existing markets. As well as provide technical advice on application and installations.

Principle Accountabilities

• Sustain and boost sales for Canplas (Product) Systems distributors, comprehending market / competitive activity to engage with distributorship Managers and purchasing representatives. Promote Canplas products on sales calls, gaining dedication of sale.
• Promotes and assures a positive relationship with all Canplas customers through regular communication of product related information. Upon delivery of products, assess customer happiness levels to guarantee continuous improvement of customer relations.
• Acts as engineering / technical resource, services existing accounts and generates future business prospects through frequent visits throughout assigned territory. Prepare presentations aimed at gathering pertinent customer information while relaying which of Canplas quality products meet their needs, aimed at growing Canplas sales as well as the distributor’s through education.
• Builds long-term relationships with contractors, engineers and end users, promoting product quality and application in a competitive market, to secure their dedication to our product.
• Investigate and follow-up on new customer inquiries, cold calls and untouched markets to continuously develop sales opportunities. Participate in trade shows and / or other promotional programs.
• Writes quotations, follows-up on outstanding orders and quotations, maintaining constant contact with customers.
• Collaborates with all essential internal staff, especially customer service to relay customer information and pertinent data.
• Report and detail all sales activities in order to facilitate sales forecast preparation and costing data.

Knowledge and Skill Requirements

• University degree or equivalent experience, Engineering an asset, combined with at least two to five years sales experience within a related industry is required.
• Experience with Plumbing & Mechanical distribution and contractors.
• Ability to work under pressure, effectively manage one’s own schedule and the need to possess detailed product knowledge / specifications are essential to this position.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Strong time management skills, organized, must be able to balance multiple initiatives simultaneously.
• Strong sense of personal accountability; takes initiative and ownership of tasks and projects; works well in a team and independently.
• Ability to learn new systems quickly
• Strong administrative skills and attention to detail
• Excellent command of the English language

TRAVEL REQUIREMENT

• Employee can be required to travel 50% of the time.
• Employee may need to regularly visit other Canplas locations.
• Hold a valid driver's license.

Canplas is committed to providing accommodations for people with disabilities throughout the recruitment process and, upon request, will work with qualified job applicants to provide suitable accommodation in a manner that takes into account the applicant’s accessibility needs due to disability. Accommodation requests are available to candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process for Canplas jobs. To request an accommodation, please contact HR at HR@