Sales Representative

USG; Oakville; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading building materials company is seeking a Sales Representative in Oakville, Ontario. This role involves promoting and selling products to dealers and contractors, ensuring customer satisfaction, and maintaining excellent relationships. The ideal candidate should have a Bachelor's degree and at least 3 years of customer-facing experience. Additional perks include competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive base salary

Comprehensive benefits

Vacation time between three and six weeks

Incentive Plan

Employee Assistance Program

Wellness Program

Qualifications

• 3 years minimum customer‑faced experience in the building materials industry preferred.
• Proven success at working independently with a sense of urgency.
• Valid driver’s license and clean driving record.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for promotion, sales, and service of products to dealers and contractors.
• Build strong relationships with customers and internal departments.
• Deliver high level of customer service via proactive contact and resolution.

Skills

Communication skills

Customer service skills

Problem-solving skills

Time management

Negotiation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business, Marketing, Architecture, or a related field

Tools

MS Office Suite

Job description

CGC Inc. is a leading marketer, manufacturer and distributor of gypsum wallboard products, interior finishing material and suspended acoustical ceilings. With locations around the world, CGC and USG have the resources, plants, products and people to build walls, ceilings and careers.

CGC Inc. is currently recruiting Sales Representative in the Greater Toronto Area.

This is a challenging opportunity for a motivated individual to demonstrate their selling and customer service skills in a fast‑paced sales environment.

Duties and responsibilities of the Sales Representative include:

• Reporting to the Sales Manager - Ontario, the successful candidate will be responsible for promotion, sales, and service of our products to dealers, distributors, and contractors.
• With a passion for customer service and commitment to follow through, the Sales Representative is responsible for growing sales volumes by building relationships and providing the required support to dealers, distributors, and contractors.
• Influencing customer loyalty by delivering a high level of customer service via proactive contact, industry knowledge, networking, product training, deep technical product knowledge, large project coordination, job quotes and prompt complaint resolution.
• Developing strong relationships with internal departments including marketing, distribution, customer service and accounting.
• Working within general guidelines and procedures, exercising independent judgment while being committed to safety, quality, reliability and customer service.

The ideal candidate will have experience in sales, customer service and/or marketing (preferably in the building materials industry) and a post‑secondary education in Business, Marketing, or a related field.

This challenging position offers a competitive compensation package and a company auto. The base salary is dependent upon education and experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business, Marketing, Architecture, or a related field. Significant relevant experience may be considered degree equivalent.
• 3 years minimum customer‑faced experience (technical expertise and industry knowledge is preferred).
• Excellent communication, public speaking, and customer service skills.
• Excellent problem‑solving skills.
• People and results‑oriented, incorporating and emphasizing safety and quality in all aspects of the daily work environment.
• Proven success at working independently with a sense of urgency and high level of customer focus.
• Excellent time management and organizational skills. Proficient with MS Office Suite.
• Valid driver’s license and clean driving record.
• Ability to influence, negotiate, and resolve conflicts to reach consensus around common goals.

What We Offer

CGC offers competitive base salaries and cash incentive awards, comprehensive benefits, and financial protection for employees and their families. Our Employee Group Benefits Plan (extended health care and dental care) begins on your first day of work!

• Extended health care (including prescription drugs, vision, and paramedical professional services)
• Dental care (includes both preventative care and major dental work)
• Short‑term and long‑term disability
• Life insurance
• Retirement plan – contributory defined benefit plan
• Investment plan – defined contribution plan with options to contribute to a Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) and/or a non‑registered savings plan.
• Incentive Plan – cash payments based on target achievement earned quarterly or annually, depending on the plan.
• Vacation time – between three and six weeks paid vacation based on length of continuous service.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Wellness Program offers fitness club memberships at a special reduced rate, health coaching, nutrition support, smoking cessation services, and much more.
• Rewards and Recognition Program

We understand the importance of balancing work and your personal life and will help you make your best contribution in both.

CGC Inc. is an equal opportunity employer committed to promoting diversity of thought, ideas, perspective and people. We create an inclusive environment that attracts, retains and values people of all backgrounds by treating all people in a way that allows them to maintain their dignity and independence through inclusion, integration and equal opportunity. We are committed to meeting the needs of those who interact with CGC, Inc. in accordance with Federal and provincial laws. Information regarding applicant accessibility may be found on the Accessibility section of our website.