Sales Representative

Messer Americas; Whitby; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading industrial gas company in Canada is seeking a Sales Representative to establish and grow customer relationships. The role requires 2+ years of sales experience in an industrial environment and excellent communication skills. Responsibilities include identifying new customers and increasing sales for managed accounts. The company offers a competitive salary along with comprehensive benefits and opportunities for professional growth. Join us in a workplace that values diversity and innovation.

Benefits

Paid time off including personal days

Comprehensive benefits

Pension plan

Incentive programs

Career growth opportunities

Employee perks and discounts

Qualifications

• 2+ years of sales experience, preferably within an industrial environment.

Responsibilities

• Identify and attract new customers while maintaining existing relationships.
• Grow profitable managed customer accounts between $5k - $100k.
• Promote Value Added selling practices.
• Collaborate with the Specialty/Technical Sales team to deliver targets.
• Ensure safety compliance with the safety team.
• Support Branch initiatives related to inventory and profitability.

Skills

Commercial competence

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

SAP skills

Mechanical proficiency

PowerPoint skills

Excel knowledge

Education

Grade 12 or equivalent

IP – Welding or similar trade qualifications

Job description

About Messer

Messer is the largest privately held industrial gas business in the world, and a leading industrial and medical gas company in North and South America. We offer over 125 years of expertise in industrial, medical, specialty and electronic gases. Messer delivers quality gases, related services and technology via an extensive production and distribution network. Health and safety, sustainability practices and environmental protection are core Messer values that are embedded in our daily operations.

Why Messer?

• Certified as Great Place to Work®
• Paid time off: Excellent paid vacation available in first year including personal days.
• Pay and benefits: Competitive pay rate with comprehensive benefits and competitive pension plan.
• Bonus and pay increases: Incentive program based on company performance and annual merit increase program.
• Career growth: Opportunities for career advancement through training and development opportunities with tuition reimbursement program.
• Referral program: Employees can refer talent and earn!
• Employee perks and discounts: Access to exclusive discounts on a number of products and services across Canada.

Purpose

Reporting to the Manager of Sales, Sales Representative is responsible for establishing and growing business relationships with customers as well as to observe superior standards to Messer Canada Inc. customer services. Will focus efforts on business development for your region and Messer Canada Inc. corporately.

What you’ll do

• To identify and attract new customers while maintaining existing relationships in efforts to increase Messer sales and exceed customer expectations.
• Winning, retaining, and growing all profitable managed customer accounts between $5k - $100k pa to contribute to achievement of the sales, service and profit targets for a specified sale area.
• Promote Value Added selling practices.
• Supporting and delivering sales strategies.
• Working collaboratively with the Specialty/Technical Sales, retail, and support functions to deliver targets.
• Contributing to the overall performance of the Region as a member of the Regional Retail/Sales team.
• Work with our safety team to ensure safety compliance.
• Supporting Branch initiatives inventory, Receivables, profitability, distribution.

What it takes

Education and Experience

• Grade 12 or equivalent
• IP – Welding or similar trade qualifications desirable
• 2+ years sales experience, preferably within an industrial environment

Key Skills and Attributes

• Commercial competence
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Understanding of modern business systems
• SAP skills desirable
• Messer product knowledge desirable
• Delivery of exceptional sales targets
• Understanding processes and mechanical proficiencyCapable of developing sales proposals
• Proficient with Powerpoint, and excellent presentation skills
• Working knowledge of Excel

At Messer, our vision for Diversity & Inclusion is to create an environment where all of us accept, respect and value the differences of multiple identities and truly welcomes the diverse ideas and perspectives of individuals. In doing so, we shape an open and creative company culture, providing every individual an equal opportunity to thrive.

Together we value innovation, efficiency and flexibility. Putting safety first, working with integrity and respect, we encourage everyone to find solutions for success. That means for our customers and for our colleagues. This makes us a great place to build a career where your skills are valued and developed.

Apply today at Messer Careers.

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