Sales Specialist

Doman Building Materials Group Ltd; Quebec; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A building materials supplier is seeking a Sales Specialist for Ontario, responsible for developing business relationships and promoting siding products. Ideal candidates will have strong sales experience, excellent communication skills, and knowledge of the building industry. This full-time role offers a competitive salary and benefits, along with substantial travel within the territory.

Benefits

Base salary (no commissions)

Health benefits

Company car

Annual incentive plan

Group pension plan

Discount on Doman Stock

Qualifications

• Previous outside sales experience required in the business-to-business market.
• Excellent presentation and communication skills – both oral and written.
• Strong knowledge of building industry and siding products preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop relationships with architects, builders, and contractors.
• Promote siding products and identify new business opportunities.
• Conduct presentations and educational sessions for clients.

Skills

Sales experience

Communication skills

Negotiation skills

Problem-solving skills

Technical aptitude

Education

High school diploma

Formal sales training

CSP designation

Post-secondary education in business

Tools

CRM systems

Excel

PowerPoint

Word

Outlook

Job description

Sales Specialist

Acton, ON
Full Time

Reference Number: CAN-ON-ACT-120-310725

SUMMARY

The Sales Specialist is an expert resource on siding products to the customers in Ontario. Focusing on residential and commercial business development, this role is responsible for introducing and promoting Doman’s portfolio of siding products to major accounts, specifiers, architects, building owners, developers/contractors, installers, municipalities, and designers. The Sales Specialist must understand the supply chain process of a building material wholesaler to facilitate and monitor sales opportunities.

Reporting to the Sales Manager – Siding, the Sales Specialist is responsible for converting new customers, upgrading existing customers, promoting manufacturers’ programs, and sourcing new business opportunities in Ontario as the assigned territory.

EXPECTED CONTRIBUTIONS

• Develop and establish relationships with installers, architects, specifiers, developers/contractors, engineers, and building owners in the territory to promote siding products, and to identify new business opportunities for the account managers.
• Work with manufacturer representatives to develop and implement strategic growth for Doman’s siding products.
• Determine customers’ needs by demonstrating knowledge of the industry, pricing, competition, and develop effective proposals for presentation.
• Promote the selection of products by providing technical data and samples to installers, architects, developers/contractors, engineers, and designers for current and future projects.
• Provide product knowledge, product recommendations, and pricing assistance for project budgeting purposes and material take-offs. May require review of blueprints, drawings, plans, and other customer documents.
• Work closely with Inside Sales Specialists to deliver seamless customer service and follow through for custom siding orders.
• Conduct educational sessions and presentations for architects through the architect associations.
• Participate in trade shows as one of Doman’s technical experts at the Doman booth.
• Continually source opportunities to increase sales and promote Doman’s programs.
• Develop awareness of ongoing and potential construction projects.
• Maintain diligence with call planning, reporting, and follow-ups to ensure an effective communication loop is maintained with customers, operations, sales and sales manager.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Sales

• Previous outside sales experience required in the business-to-business market.
• Excellent presentation and communication skills – both oral and written.
• Demonstrated ability to develop strong business relationships with major accounts, specifiers, architects, building owners, developers/contractors, installers, municipalities, and designers.
• Experience with the consultative sale process
• Comfortable with call planning and reporting using a CRM.
• Have met or exceeded sales targets on a consistent basis.
• Experience in selling at both program level and transactional level.
• Strong negotiation, problem-solving, and deal structuring skills.
• Maintain positive and enthusiastic attitude even in adverse situations.
• Professional “hunter” personality.
• Strong listening skills and technical aptitude.

Technical

• Building industry or trade experience is required, siding products preferred
• Strong knowledge of construction, blueprints, and building methods is required.

Other

• Good computer skills; very comfortable with Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook and CRM systems.
• Excellent communication skills and a capacity to influence sales, in person and over the phone, with customers at various levels
• Write emails, letters, and sale documents in a professional manner.
• Valid Canadian driver’s license with a clean driving record. Maintaining a clean driving record is a condition of employment.

EDUCATION

• High school diploma is a minimum requirement.
• Formal sales training is preferred.
• Certified Sales Professionals (CSP) designation is desirable.
• Post-secondary education in business or building industry is preferred.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

• Base salary (no commissions)
• Annual incentive plan based on company performance
• Health benefits
• Company car
• Group pension plan with employer matching contributions
• Option to purchase Doman Stock at a discount price

OTHER WORK-RELATED BENEFITS

• Fitness reimbursement
• Education reimbursement
• Professional Development reimbursement
• Scholarships for children
• Discounts on product purchases
• Employee referral bonus
• Annual Service Awards

Travel: 80% daily travel (driving) within the territory with occasional overnight stays. The territory covers Ontario.

Employment Status: Full-time, year round

Work Location: Acton, ON

Work Type: Onsite and offsite at customer locations

DISCLAIMER:

This is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, skills, efforts, requirements or working conditions associated with the job. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current job, the Company reserves the right to revise the job or to require that other or different tasks be performed as assigned; and should not be construed as a position change or constructive dismissal.

Applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada without sponsorship.

We thank you for your interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.