Sales Representative

Matix Lumber; Rural Municipality of Headingley; On-site; CAD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Store discount

Tuition reimbursement

Other company perks

Job summary

Matix Lumber is seeking a Sales Representative to drive new sales and manage customer relationships across Manitoba and northern communities. The role involves in-person engagement at Winnipeg or Saskatchewan offices and on-site support for construction projects.

The ideal candidate has sales or customer service experience in building materials or housing sectors, with strong interpersonal skills and the ability to travel to non-urban locations.

Qualifications

• Experience in sales or customer service within building materials or construction sectors.
• Strong interpersonal and problem-solving skills.
• Willingness to travel to non-urban locations.
• Ability to work independently or as part of a team.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office; ERP systems experience is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement new sales strategies; conduct market research to identify customer acquisition opportunities.
• Engage with customers in Winnipeg, Saskatchewan offices, and on-site in communities; provide personalized sales support.
• Coordinate with Ready-to-Move and Construction teams to expand service offerings and project solutions.
• Support cross-department collaboration to meet customer expectations and deadlines.

Skills

Sales experience

Customer service

Interpersonal skills

Problem solving

Travel readiness

Driver's license

MS Office

Tools

ERP systems

MS Office

Job description

Matix Lumber Inc. is a family and locally owned and operated professional building supply centre that provides for all of your building needs. We are a building supply and project centre providing project providing contractors and do-it yourself builders with the tools, materials, design, and construction services to support projects of any scale.

Matix Lumber services all sectors of the building industry and offer a comprehensive selection of quality lumber and building materials manufactured by North America’s leading producers. We provide contractors, avid builders DIYers, and community leaders the tools, construction service, and design expertise to support residential and commercial projects – from start to finish.

We believe in building collaborative, mutually beneficial relationships with everyone we work with and have been able to achieve this through our industry experience, sound project execution, and visionary thinking.

We are looking for a Sales Representative to join our growing team.

The Sales Representative will be responsible for:

• New Sales Strategy
  • Conduct market research and analysis to identify new customer acquisition opportunities.
  • Stay updated on industry trends and best practices, incorporating relevant sales strategies
• Relationship management
  • Engage with existing and new customers both in-person at our Winnipeg or Saskatchewan office and on-site in communities to understand their construction and renovation goals.
  • Provide personalized sales support.
  • Act as a key point of contact between customers and other stakeholders.
  • Coordinate with our Ready-to-Move (RTM) and Construction teams to expand service offerings and develop project solutions.
  • Communicate customer needs and transition the management of the construction project to internal departments.
• Reporting and Communication
  • Support cross-department collaboration to meet customer expectations and project deadlines.
  • Participate and lead sales training for existing employees as required.
  • Take on additional assignments as needed to support team objectives.

The ideal candidate will have:

• Experience in sales or customer service within the building materials, construction, or housing sectors.
• Familiarity with working in Northern communities is considered an asset.
• Strong interpersonal and problem-solving skills, with the ability to adapt quickly to changing needs.
• Capable of managing multiple tasks, meeting deadlines, and working independently or as part of a team.
• Sound knowledge of Microsoft Office; experience with ERP systems is an advantage.
• Understanding of construction basics, including blueprint interpretation, is beneficial.
• Self-motivated with a professional and culturally respectful approach.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and access to a personal vehicle; some travel is required to non-urban locations.

• health benefits
• other Company perks including benefits
• store discount
• tuition reimbursement
• and much more

Matix Lumber is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to fostering a diverse workforce that is equitable and inclusive for all. Matix Lumber provides equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants without regard to an individual’s protected status under the Human Rights Code including but not limited to: race/ethnicity, persons with disabilities, members of visible minorities, religion, creed, sex or gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, family or marital status, pregnancy/childbirth or related conditions, national origin, military or veteran status, or any other protected status. Accommodations are available upon request throughout all aspects of the selection process. Candidates requiring accommodations may contact [e-mail].

We thank all candidates for their interest, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.