Technical Sales Representative – Roofing

SOPREMA; Canada; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Technical Sales Representative, where you will promote innovative roofing solutions to a diverse client base. This role offers the opportunity to engage with industry professionals, conduct site assessments, and develop strategic plans to enhance market presence. Enjoy a supportive work environment with flexible insurance options, a pension plan, and reimbursement for physical activities. If you are passionate about construction and sales, this position is your chance to make a significant impact in the industry while enjoying a work-life balance.

Benefits

Fully paid shut down at Christmas

Flexible insurance program

Pension fund contribution options

Reimbursement for physical activities

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of sales experience in construction or similar market.
• Ability to read architectural plans and specifications.

Responsibilities

• Promote and specify products to clients in assigned territory.
• Conduct site visits and assess project needs.
• Coordinate with sales force and maintain client relationships.

Skills

Sales Experience

Knowledge of Building Envelope

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Bilingualism

Education

Education in Business, Building or Materials Engineering

Continued Education in Sales Training

Job description

Technical Sales Representative – Roofing

• Fully paid shut down at Christmas for approximately a week / week and a half for all staff in addition to your vacation days
• Flexible insurance program (80% paid by the company after probation and up to 100% after one year!)
• Pension fund / 2 contribution options:
  • 3% employee – 3% employer
  • 5% employee – 4% employer
• Reimbursement for physical activities (according to internal policy)

The Technical Sales Representative is responsible for the promotion, specification of SOPREMA products and systems to clients with the assigned territory. Also responsible for maintaining existing clients and the development of new clients for growth in the assigned territory.

The prime market areas included industrial, commercial and institutional construction segments. Clients included owners, corporate and property management accounts, engineers, consultants, applicator/contractors, and distributors.

THE CHALLENGES WE HAVE FOR YOU

• Coordinate the efforts of the sales force and the relationship with our distributors, professionals;
• Develop plans for the local market for appropriate coverage of the customer types in order to effectively promote SOPREMA products;
• Arrange meetings, demonstrations or seminars that highlight SOPREMA products using events such as “Lunch & Learns” and Symposiums.
• Conduct site visits to assess project needs and recommend appropriate roofing systems.
• Interpret and explain technical data, installation guidelines, and building codes to clients.
• Assist in troubleshooting field issues and coordinate resolutions with the internal technical team.
• Participate in industry trade shows, and industry association meetings and events.
• Analyze market issues and trends and make recommendations to the Regional Manager to adjust pricing, technical recommendations as required to obtain market share, while maintaining long-term strategies;
• Communicate, liaise and maintain a positive presence with industry professionals, including contractors, engineers, consultants, specification writers and owners;
• Communicate and liaise with all head office departments providing a transfer of market information, market requirements and technical concerns;
• May require additional functions as directed by the Sales Director.

THE SKILLS WE ARE LOOKING FOR

Education :

• Education in Business, Building or Materials engineering or in Architecture.
• Continued Education in sales training or industry related disciplines

Knowledge and Competences :

• Bilingual (an asset);
• Extensive knowledge and experience in the construction and industry related markets in the assigned region;
• 3 to 5 Years sales experience in the construction market or another similar market;
• A working knowledge of the Building Envelope including Waterproofing and Air Barrier Markets, Knowledgeable in Spray Foam Insulation
• Ability to read architectural plans and specifications and draw simple construction details;
• Executive level presentation, selling and negotiating skills;
• Excellent listening and questioning skills;
• Excellent organizational and project management skills;

Work conditions :

• The Technical Sales Representative can expect some after-hours meetings and weekend activities as required to accomplish is duties;
• Daily work schedule can vary depending on circumstance;
• The Technical Sales Representative can expect to travel to outside areas of the local market within their territory or region and potentially in the United States as required. Must have valid drivers license and Canadian Passport

Physical requirements :

• Excellent physical condition required.
• Regularly visits job site, climbing stairs and / or ladders to access roofs or below grade situations.
• Must be comfortable with heights as well as working on construction sites.
• May actually require doing small demonstrations of product usage at job sites, symposiums or trade shows. This may require the use of specialized tools.

WANT TO HAVE A JOB AT THE HEIGHT OF YOUR AMBITIONS AT SOPREMA? POST ONLINE.

Last Name

First Name

Email Address

Country of residence

Phone Number

Your resume Attach a file

Your cover letter (optional) Attach a file