Company: Saint-Gobain
Location: Edmonton, AB
Job description: Why do we need you ?On September 1st, 2023 Saint-Gobain completed the acquisition of, Building Products of Canada Corp. (“BP Canada”), With this acquisition, Saint-Gobain takes a logical step to reinforce its leadership in light and sustainable construction in the Canadian market. With Building Products of Canada, Saint-Gobain will be well positioned to better serve Canadian customers, to whom it will bring a broader innovative and sustainable range of solutions.In support of this acquisition “BP Canada”, has an exciting career opportunity for a Sales Representative for our Greater Edmonton and Northern Alberta area.WHAT’S THE JOB?You will be responsible for developing long-term relationships with customers and overseeing sales within your territory. In your role, you will be dedicated to satisfying customers’ needs and requests, responding to their queries promptly, and aspire to deliver a positive customer experience. You should have excellent communication and negotiation skills and be customer service oriented. Ultimately, you should be able to grow our business by building successful, long-term client relationships.Autonomous, driven, results-oriented, with an entrepreneurial spirit, you also thrive in a team environment. Developing innovative and creative solutions in your quest to do it better.Here’s what you’ll be responsible for in this role
- Develop and cultivate solid partnership relations with customers in the territory
- Proactively seek new business opportunities in the market
- Present and manage marketing programs in the territory
- Carry out sales and marketing programs to individual Roofers, Builders, and Retailers in the territory
- Participate in trade shows and in-store clinics
- Conduct product training and sales seminars
- Work with Distributors
- Maintain a territory expense and sales budgets
- Conduct inspections and follow-up on claims files
- Liaison between warranty services and customers
- Maintain up-to-date customer profiles
Is this job for you ?Here is what’s important to have to apply:
- Post-secondary education in business studies preferred or equivalent skills and /or work experience
- +3 years’ experience in a manufacturing, retail, or distribution environment
- Proven sales experience within the building materials, hard goods, and construction industries
- Excellent ability to build relationships
- Strong Initiative and superior multi-tasking ability
- Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
- Understanding of sales performance metrics
- Highly organized and strong attention to detail
- Thrive in a fast-paced, high-energy environment
- Excellent communication and negotiation skills
- Own a vehicle and a valid driver’s license
- Ability to travel extensively within the territory
- Strong level of computer skills and various IT computer systems (MS Office, Google, Internal software)
A little more about usBuilding Products of Canada is a leading roofing and exterior building products player in Canada. It has a leading position in asphalt shingle roofing in Canada and offers a comprehensive range of exterior building products including wood fiber insulation panels and acoustic panels. It sells through more than 1,200 points of sale across home center retailers and specialty distribution channels.WHY WORK WITH US?At Saint-Gobain, our employees have pride in belonging to an organization whose culture is made up of these core values: Trust, Empowerment, & Collaboration. Our company encourages diversity and inclusion in all its forms while our products make the world a more beautiful, safer, and sustainable home.
Saint-Gobain recently acquired Building Products of Canada Corp. in order to strengthen its position in the Canadian market. As a result, BP Canada is seeking a Sales Representative for the Greater Edmonton and Northern Alberta area. The ideal candidate will have experience in sales within the building materials industry, excellent communication and negotiation skills, and the ability to build and maintain customer relationships. The role will involve developing partnerships, seeking new business opportunities, managing marketing programs, and conducting product training and sales seminars. Working with distributors, maintaining budgets, and traveling within the territory are also key responsibilities. The successful candidate will have strong organizational skills, be able to work in a fast-paced environment, and have proficiency in computer systems. Building Products of Canada is a leading player in roofing and exterior building products in Canada, selling through various channels. Working at Saint-Gobain offers the opportunity to be part of a company that values trust, empowerment, collaboration, diversity, and inclusion, while contributing to a more beautiful, safe, and sustainable world.
Job Description:
Our client, a reputable retail company, is currently seeking a dedicated and experienced Store Manager to join their team at a new location. The successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing the daily operations of the store, including managing staff, ensuring excellent customer service, and driving sales.
Key Responsibilities:
– Manage and motivate a team of retail staff to achieve sales targets and provide excellent customer service
– Develop and implement strategies to drive sales and increase profitability
– Monitor inventory levels and ensure adequate stock levels are maintained
– Create and maintain a positive working environment for staff
– Ensure store policies and procedures are followed at all times
– Handle customer inquiries and resolve any issues in a timely manner
– Conduct regular performance reviews and provide feedback to staff members
– Stay up-to-date on industry trends and market changes
Qualifications:
– Previous experience in a retail management role
– Strong leadership and communication skills
– Proven track record of achieving sales targets
– Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and handle multiple tasks simultaneously
– Knowledge of inventory management and merchandising techniques
– Flexible availability, including weekends and evenings
If you meet the qualifications and are looking for a rewarding opportunity in the retail industry, we encourage you to apply today.
Expected salary:
Job date: Tue, 07 May 2024 23:16:39 GMT
