Construction Material Sales Representative

Work Term: Permanent

• Work Language: English

• Hours: 30 to 50 hours per week

• Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

• Experience: 2 years to less than 3 years Work setting :

• Urban area

• On-site customer service

• Retail business Tasks :

• Promote sales to existing clients

• Identify and solicit potential clients

• Assess client's needs and resources and recommend the appropriate goods or services

• Deliver sales presentations

• Estimate costs of installing and maintaining equipment or service

• Utilize sales/marketing software packages

• Conduct sales transactions through Internet-based electronic commerce

• Consult with clients after sale to provide ongoing support

• Resolve product and service related problems

• Conduct sales transactions

• Estimate or quote prices, credit or contract terms, warranties and delivery dates

• Review and adapt information regarding product innovations, competitors and market conditions

• Provide customer service

• Advertise and/or promote products, sales or services

• Provide clients with presentations on the benefits and uses of goods or services Supervision :

• 1 to 2 people Computer and technology knowledge :

• MS Excel

• MS Office

• MS Outlook

• MS PowerPoint

• MS Word

• Spreadsheet

• Electronic mail Area of specialization :

• Business services Sales experience :

• Electrical and electronic equipment

• Construction materials, tools and equipment Security and safety :

• Basic security clearance

• Confidential security clearance

• Criminal record check

• Driving record check (abstract)

• Reference required Transportation/travel information :

• Valid driver's licence Work conditions and physical capabilities :

• Fast-paced environment

• Work under pressure

• Tight deadlines

• Handling heavy loads

• Physically demanding

• Manual dexterity

• Attention to detail

• Hand-eye co-ordination

• Ability to distinguish between colours

• Sitting

• Combination of sitting, standing, walking

• Standing for extended periods

• Bending, crouching, kneeling Own tools/equipment :

• Cellular phone Personal suitability :

• Client focus

• Efficient interpersonal skills

• Excellent oral communication

• Excellent written communication

• Organized

• Reliability

• Team player

• Flexibility

• Positive attitude Screening questions :

• Are you available for shift or on-call work?

• Are you currently a student?

• Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?

• Do you currently reside in proximity to the advertised location?

• Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?

• What is the highest level of study you have completed? Health benefits :

• Dental plan

• Paramedical services coverage

• Vision care benefits Financial benefits :

• Bonus Long term benefits :

• Life insurance Other benefits :

• Free parking available

• Learning/training paid by employer

• Parking available