Coating Sales Representative - Canada

Management Recruiters of Davidson; United States; Remote; USD 50,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

MRINetwork in Quebec, Canada is seeking an experienced Coatings Sales Representative to grow the regional market from a remote setup. You will build new business and strengthen relationships with contractors, distributors, engineers and asset owners, focusing on industrial coatings, marine & protective sectors.

The role emphasizes identifying opportunities, delivering technical solutions, and developing lasting partnerships while navigating a remote, territory-based environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional experience in a technical or business field.
• Minimum five years of successful outside sales experience in protective/industrial coatings or fireproofing.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a territory growth strategy to increase market share and revenue.
• Identify, pursue and close new business opportunities while maintaining relationships with existing customers.
• Meet regularly with contractors, distributors, engineers, asset owners and other decision-makers to tailor products and solutions.

Skills

Outside sales

Business development

Relationship building

Technical solutions

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, or related field

Job description

Coatings Sales Representative - Canada

Quebec, Canada (Remote) Chemical Coatings Sales Representative

Location:Quebec, QC, Canada Territory

The Market focus is Industrial Coatings, Marine & Protective, or related paint industries:

• Bridges
• Water & Wastewater
• Midstream (Chemical plants & storage facilities)
• Power

Position Overview

• This role strengthens relationships with existing customers while identifying and securing new business opportunities to drive territory growth and long-term profitability.
• The ideal candidate is a motivated sales professional who enjoys building new business, developing lasting customer partnerships, and delivering technical solutions within the industrial coatings or fireproofing market.

Compensation

A flexible compensation package is available and may include either a commission-only structure or a base salary that transitions to a performance-based commission plan after approximately two years.

Qualifications

Required:

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, a technical discipline, or equivalent professional experience.
• At least five years of successful outside sales or business development experience within the protective coatings, industrial coatings, or fireproofing industry.

Preferred

• Experience selling industrial products or technical solutions.
• Industry certifications, including NACE, are considered an asset.
• Existing contacts, customer base, or prior sales experience within the NE Region strongly preferred.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a territory growth strategy that increases market share and revenue.
• Identify, pursue, and close new business opportunities while maintaining strong relationships with existing customers.
• Meet regularly with contractors, distributors, engineers, asset owners, and other key decision-makers to understand project needs and recommend appropriate products and solutions