Sales Representative - Greater Edmonton and Northern Alberta area (BP Canada)

Saint-Gobain North America; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in roofing and exterior building products seeks a Sales Representative for the Greater Edmonton and Northern Alberta area. The role involves developing customer relationships, overseeing sales, and implementing marketing programs. Ideal candidates will have sales experience in construction and strong communication skills.

Benefits

Robust health & dental benefits

Paid Time Off

RRSP matching plan

Home office setup, including a cell phone and laptop

Qualifications

• 3+ years’ experience in manufacturing, retail, or distribution.
• Proven sales experience in building materials or construction industries.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain solid partnership relations with customers.
• Proactively seek new business opportunities.
• Conduct product training and sales seminars.

Skills

Communication

Negotiation

Relationship-building

Problem-solving

Multitasking

Education

Post-secondary education in business

Tools

MS Office

Google

Job description

Sales Representative - Greater Edmonton and Northern Alberta area (BP Canada)

WHY DO WE NEED YOU?

On September 1st, 2023, Saint-Gobain completed the acquisition of Building Products of Canada Corp. ("BP Canada"). This acquisition allows Saint-Gobain to strengthen its leadership in light and sustainable construction in the Canadian market. With BP Canada, Saint-Gobain is better positioned to serve Canadian customers with a broader range of innovative and sustainable solutions.

To support this growth, BP Canada has an exciting career opportunity for a Sales Representative in the Greater Edmonton and Northern Alberta area.

WHAT’S THE JOB?

You will develop long-term relationships with customers and oversee sales within your territory. Your role involves satisfying customer needs, responding promptly to queries, and delivering a positive customer experience. You should possess excellent communication and negotiation skills, be customer service-oriented, and capable of growing our business through successful, long-term client relationships.

Autonomous, driven, results-oriented, with an entrepreneurial spirit, you thrive in a team environment and are always developing innovative solutions to improve.

Here’s what you’ll be responsible for in this role

• Develop and maintain solid partnership relations with customers in the territory
• Proactively seek new business opportunities
• Present and manage marketing programs in your territory
• Implement sales and marketing programs targeting Roofers, Builders, and Retailers
• Participate in trade shows and in-store clinics
• Conduct product training and sales seminars
• Collaborate with Distributors
• Manage territory expenses and sales budgets
• Conduct inspections and follow-up on claims
• Act as liaison between warranty services and customers
• Maintain up-to-date customer profiles

IS THIS JOB FOR YOU?

To be successful, you should have:

• Post-secondary education in business or equivalent experience
• +3 years’ experience in manufacturing, retail, or distribution
• Proven sales experience in building materials, hard goods, or construction industries
• Strong relationship-building skills
• High initiative and multitasking ability
• Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
• Understanding of sales performance metrics
• Highly organized with attention to detail
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills
• Own a vehicle and hold a valid driver’s license
• Ability to travel extensively within the territory
• Proficient in MS Office, Google, and internal software systems

TO MAKE SURE NOTHING IS FORGOTTEN

Building Products of Canada is a leading roofing and exterior building products provider in Canada, with a strong presence in asphalt shingle roofing, wood fiber insulation, and acoustic panels. It sells through over 1,200 points of sale across home centers and specialty channels.

WHY WORK WITH US?

At Saint-Gobain, our culture is built on Trust, Empowerment, & Collaboration. We promote diversity and inclusion, and our products contribute to making the world a more beautiful, safer, and sustainable home.

A LITTLE MORE ABOUT US

What we offer…

• A positive work culture with regular events and activities, and a strong safety focus
• Robust health & dental benefits
• Paid Time Off
• RRSP matching plan
• Home office setup, including a cell phone and laptop