Sales Representative

Kaizen Lab Inc.; Winnipeg; Hybrid; CAD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Store discount

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Matix Lumber Inc. is a family-owned building supply centre that serves contractors and DIY builders with tools, materials, design, and construction services.

We are looking for a Sales Representative to join our growing team. The role involves developing new sales opportunities, maintaining relationships with customers in Winnipeg or Saskatchewan, and coordinating with Ready-to-Move and Construction teams to expand services.

Qualifications

• Experience in sales or customer service within the building materials, construction, or housing sectors.
• Familiarity with working in Northern communities is considered an asset.

Responsibilities

• New Sales Strategy: conduct market research and identify new customer acquisition opportunities.
• Relationship management: engage with customers in Winnipeg or Saskatchewan and on-site in communities; provide personalized sales support.
• Coordinate with RTM and Construction teams to expand service offerings and develop project solutions; communicate customer needs to internal departments.

Skills

Sales experience

Customer service

Building materials

Driver's license

Tools

Microsoft Office

ERP systems

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.

Our employees enjoy a full range of health benefits and 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.