Outside Sales Representative

VELUXToronto, ON, Canada

7 days ago

Job type

Full-time

Permanent

Job description

Our Company

For more than 80 years, the VELUX Group has created better living environments for people around the world; making the most of daylight and fresh air through the roof. Our product program includes skylights, sun tunnels, roof windows, sun screening products, as well as smart home solutions. These products help to ensure a healthy and sustainable indoor climate, for work and learning, for play and pleasure. A core part of our purpose surrounds 'People and Planet', which honours our commitment to sustainability, which has now been integrated into our corporate strategy.

The VELUX Group is a global company with manufacturing and sales operations in more than 40 countries. As the VELUX Group is growing, so too are our operations at VELUX Canada. We are a strong value based company where passion, commitment, thoroughness and mutual respect are among the core values and teamwork and professionalism is essential to the way we work.

Job Summary

We are looking for an OUTSIDE SALES REPRESENTATIVE with a great balance of ambition, enthusiasm and personality based in North Toronto. The sales role is primarily a business development role that requires an experienced individual who is confident when discussing construction and design with architects, home builders, roofers and other industry professionals in both residential and commercial applications. Further, the candidate must be competent in general sales, business development and account management with established and new customers. Overnight travel is required as well as occasional evening and weekend work when needed.

Job Details :

Establishing long-term relationships with industry professionals across territory.
Meet and assess construction professional’s needs and present recommendations from a broad range of residential and commercial skylight products.
Establish long-term relationships with existing and new dealers.
Focus on growing our VIP Certified and Specialist Program.
Manage your sales territory by planning and working your plan to achieve set goals.
A typical work week is 4 days on the road and 1 day working from home for planning.
Looking for new sales opportunities from existing and new customers.
Sales presentations and seminars to individuals and groups.
Installation training to professionals. Servicing of installed products.
Report daily activities through established CRM reporting methods.
Work trade and home shows as needed.
Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications & Requirements

Previous related outside sales experience is required.

Superior commitment to customer service with a focus on value-added selling.

Excellent self-management, time management and organizational skills.

Outstanding creative thinking and problem solving skills.

Strong presentation and telephone skills.

Ability to work independently as well as part of a team.

Ability to work on your own for extended periods of time.

Must be available to work days and some evenings / weekends.

A valid driver’s license and proof of a clean driving record required.

Knowledge of the Internet, MS Office (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) required.

Ability to occasionally lift >

50 lbs.

Ability to climb a ladder and not be afraid of heights.

Job Type : Full-time, Permanent

Salary : To be discussed

Benefits :

This is a Salary + annual bonus position with many benefits including : a supplied company vehicle for both professional and personal use, shared group health benefits (medical / dental), RRSP / DPSP program, vacation and sick day program.

VELUX Canada Inc. welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

We thank you for your interest in this position. We will only reply to those candidates that are chosen for an interview.

Find out more about VELUX Canada at velux.ca