Salesperson

VELUX; Calgary; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

Group health benefits

RRSP/DPSP program

Vacation and sick day program

Job summary

VELUX Canada Inc. is seeking an OUTSIDE SALES REPRESENTATIVE based in Calgary to cover the Prairies Provinces. You will engage architects, builders, roofers and industry professionals in both residential and commercial skylight projects.

The role combines business development, account management and active travel; typically four days on the road with one day at home for planning. A valid driver’s license and MS Office knowledge are required.

Qualifications

• Previous outside sales experience is required.
• Strong customer service focus and value-added selling.
• Excellent self-management, time management and organizational skills.
• Creative thinking and problem-solving abilities.
• Strong presentation and telephone skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Must be able to lift >50 lbs and climb a ladder.
• Knowledge of MS Office tools (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) is required.

Responsibilities

• Establish long-term relationships with industry professionals across the territory.
• Meet client needs and present a range of residential and commercial skylight products.
• Develop dealer relationships and manage your sales territory to achieve goals.
• Plan and execute a four-day road schedule with one planning day from home.
• Identify new sales opportunities and conduct presentations and seminars.
• Provide product installation training to professionals and service installed products as needed.
• Report daily activities through CRM and participate in trade shows as required.

Skills

Outside sales experience

Customer service

Time management

Problem solving

Presentation skills

Independent worker

Drive and lift ability

Ladder climbing

Tools

MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Job description

At VELUX, we offer you a world of opportunities and the chance to create a bright future. From the forefront of sustainable indoor living, we enable those who live, work and play under the roof transform their spaces and live a healthier everyday life with more daylight and fresh air. Each year, we make a meaningful difference by reinvesting 90% of our profits back into our communities, our workforce, and the environment through our charitable foundations.

VELUX Canada Inc. is a proud Canadian company that has been employing Canadians for nearly 50 years. We take our company values to heart at VELUX. Commitment, Customer Centricity, Courage, Mutual Respect, Social Responsibility and Agility define our actions every day and how we wish to contribute to the world.

Job Summary

We are looking for an OUTSIDE SALES REPRESENTATIVE with a great balance of ambition, enthusiasm and personality based in Calgary looking after the Prairies Provinces territory. The sales role is primarily a business development role that requires an experienced individual who is confident when discussing construction and design with architects, home builders, roofers and other industry professionals in both residential and commercial applications.

Further, the candidate must be competent in general sales, business development and account management with established and new dealers. Overnight travel is required as well as occasional evening and weekend work when needed.

• Establishing long-term relationships with industry professionals across territory.
• Meet and assess construction professional’s needs and present recommendations from a broad range of residential and commercial skylight products.
• Establish long-term relationships with existing and new dealers.
• Manage your sales territory by planning and working your plan to achieve set goals.
• A typical work week is 4 days on the road and 1 day working from home for planning.
• Looking for new sales opportunities from existing and new customers.
• Sales presentations and seminars to individuals and groups.
• Installation training to professionals. Occasional servicing of installed products.
• Report daily activities through established CRM reporting methods.
• Work trade and home shows as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Previous related outside sales experience is required.
• Superior commitment to customer service with a focus on value-added selling.
• Excellent self-management, time management and organizational skills.
• Outstanding creative thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Strong presentation and telephone skills.
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
• Ability to work on your own for extended periods of time.
• Must be available to work days and some evenings/weekends.
• A valid driver’s license and proof of a clean driving record required.
• Knowledge of the Internet, MS Office (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) required.
• Ability to occasionally lift >50 lbs.
• Ability to climb a ladder and not be afraid of heights.

Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

This is a Salary + annual bonus position with many benefits including: a supplied company vehicle for both professional and personal use, shared group health benefits (medical/dental), RRSP/DPSP program, vacation and sick day program.

VELUX Canada Inc. welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

We thank you for your interest in this position. We will only reply to those candidates that are chosen for an interview.

Find out more about VELUX Canada at velux.ca