Sales Representative

Under the responsibility of the Business Development Manager – Tiles and Stones Installation Systems/Floor Coverings Installation Systems, the position holder fulfills the responsibilities linked to sales and representation of his territory.

Main tasks and responsibilities of the position:

• Is responsible of the territory growth, sales budget and business management of the designated territory consistent with corporation objectives through special presentations of current and new products on the market ;
• Is responsible for representing the company with various potential customers (distributors, consulting engineers, industrials, architects, installers) ;
• Is responsible for product training, communications with clients regarding technical matters on products, does complaint resolution and influences buying decisions of the customers ;
• Is responsible to present a written report to the management on the activities of the territory and provides market intelligence ;
• Does cold calls activities or market solicitation on a regular basis ;
• Responsible to provide company with feedback on field testing of new or prototype formulas ;
• Participates in the development of new products with the Product Managers
• Does any other related tasks.

Skills Required:

• Education: College Degree (CD). University degree, an asset
• Years of experience: 5 years’ experience in sales, customer service in a similar industry and/or environment.
• Requires a valid driver’s license and a good driving record.
• Professional knowledge of tiles, stones and floor coverings installation systems.
• Languages Spoken and Written: English
• Communication and negotiating skills
• Autonomy, courtesy and discernment
• Can work under pressure, adaptation capacity and perseverance
• Office automation software: MS Office
• Knowledge of MAPEI products and industry standards
• Mathematical aptitudes and safety practices
• Leadership, innovative capacity, team spirit, business knowledge, sense of customer service and proactivity

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• Company events
• Dental care
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• RRSP match
• Store discount
• Work from home

Flexible language requirement:

• French not required

Work Location: On the road