Job Description

Taiga Building Products - Winnipeg has a FULL-TIME, Permanent opportunity available, reporting to the Branch Manager. The primary focus of this position is to grow our building products business within the assigned area.

The position is based out of our branch in Winnipeg.

OUR COMPANY

We are a respected International Wholesale Distributor of Building Products with branch offices throughout Canada and in various locations in the United States. With a 50-year track record of dependable service to the retail and industrial, building material industry, we are an equal opportunity employer offering a competitive compensation package including company benefits. Taiga supports and encourages sound forest practices and the effective management of the forest resource for future generations to enjoy. We are a public company, listed on the TSX and were awarded winner of 2014 Canada’s Top 50 Small and Medium Employers.

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/COMPETENCIES

• A post-secondary degree or equivalent combination of education and work experience
• Must have a minimum of 3-5 years sales experience in related industry
• Must have an Established relationship with customer base
• Team player as well as an individual go-getter
• Proven record of delivering superior customer service and satisfaction
• Must be computer literate
• Ability to meet and exceed sales targets
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Professional in appearance
• Must be able to travel within territory

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Maintain and develop the Company’s current client base and generate new business within assigned service area
• Provide customers with relevant product information, superior customer service and after-sales service
• Prepare various internal paperwork, processing orders, etc.
• Develop a close working relationship with customers and suppliers
• Identify key areas of opportunity by reviewing customers, competitors and trends
• Plan and implement promotional programs
• Schedule, coordinate and conduct product demonstrations
• Ensure maximum sales revenues are obtained
• Attend periodic meetings and trade shows, as required
• Maintain working knowledge of all features of all products sold
• Provide customers with relevant product information and service

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Benefits:

• Company events
• Dental care
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• RRSP match
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision care
• Wellness program

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus pay

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Winnipeg, MB R3T 1Y6: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Education:

• Bachelor's Degree (required)

Experience:

• Sales experience in related industry: 3 years (required)

Licence/Certification:

• Driving Licence (preferred)

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (preferred)

Work Location: In person

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