Sales Representative - Residential Construction

Sika; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction product company is seeking a Sales Representative to sell their products and provide technical support to retail customers in Edmonton. The role requires strong sales skills, expertise in the construction field, and the ability to work under pressure. Candidates must have a degree in business or a technical field, with a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience. Bilingualism in French and English is preferred. Competitive compensation and growth opportunities are available.

Benefits

Growth opportunities

Inclusive work environment

Friendly and diverse workplace

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in sales and construction.
• Proven success in developing and growing sales territories.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and willingness to travel frequently.

Responsibilities

• Meet with retail stores to present and support sales of products.
• Monitor store performance and suggest adjustments to product offerings.
• Ensure proper display and stock of products in stores.
• Provide in-store training for sales associates and consumers as needed.
• Respond to customer complaints.

Skills

Sales development

Technical support

Communication skills

Time management

Problem-solving

Bilingual (French/English)

Education

University or college degree in business or technical field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Under the authority of the National Sales Manager, Retail and Residential, the Sales Representative is responsible for selling our products and providing technical support to retail customers down to the store level.

• Meet with retail stores to present and support sales of our products.
• Monitor store performance and suggest adjustments to product offerings and promotional activities.
• Ensure proper display and stock of our products in stores.
• Benchmark Sika products against competitors and report findings to the National Sales Manager, Retail and Residential.
• Provide in-store training for sales associates and consumers as needed.
• Respond to customer complaints.
• Perform related tasks following Sika Canada Inc.'s quality assurance procedures.
• Evaluate performance based on achievement of objectives, annual reviews, and internal audits.

Your expertise - Our strength

• Education: University or college degree in business, technical field, or equivalent experience in sales and construction (minimum 5 years).
• Proven success in developing and growing sales territories.
• Computer skills with willingness to upgrade.
• Complete Sika Canada Inc.'s training on all procedures (SMS, environment, health, safety).
• Bilingual in French and English is preferred, but not essential outside Quebec.
• Excellent communication, organizational, time management, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work under pressure, prioritize tasks, and travel frequently.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and be willing to travel to remote areas.

Going Beyond. Together.

• Join Sika, a global company with over 33,200 employees in more than 100 countries, offering growth opportunities.
• Our work environment is friendly, sincere, and diverse, embodying the "Sika Spirit".
• We value diversity as a key to our success.

Sika is committed to an inclusive work environment and considers all qualified applicants without discrimination. We use AI tools for initial application screening, but final decisions are made by our experienced hiring team.

About Sika

Sika Canada develops and manufactures construction products for various sectors, including concrete repair, waterproofing, flooring, and roofing. We also serve the home improvement market and OEM markets. With regional offices and over 450 employees, we are ISO certified and part of the Canada Green Building Council.