regional sales representative - wholesale

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
• or equivalent experience

Work site environment

• Non-smoking
• Air conditioned

Work setting

• Urban area
• Wholesalers
• Sales
• Business office

Tasks

• Oversee the preparation of sales or contracts
• Reach to clients after sale or signed contracts to provide ongoing support
• Identify and solicit potential clients
• Operate cash register
• Operate computerized inventory record keeping and re-ordering systems
• Perform data entry
• 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 advice about merchandise
• Conduct sales transactions through Internet-based electronic commerce
• Provide customer service
• Advertise and / or promote products, sales or services
• Greet customers and discuss type, quality and quantity of merchandise or services sought for purchase, rental or lease
• Maintain sales records for inventory control

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• Not applicable

Type of product

• Sporting goods and recreational items

Computer and technology knowledge

• Word processing software
• Electronic mail
• Spreadsheet
• Enterprise resource planning (ERP) software
• MS Office
• Database

Area of work experience

• Marketing

Sales experience

• Trade shows

Security and safety

• Criminal record check
• Driving record check (abstract)
• Reference required

Transportation / travel information

• Willing to travel
• Willing to travel overnight
• Travel expenses paid by employer
• Public transportation is available

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure
• Tight deadlines
• Repetitive tasks
• Attention to detail
• Sitting
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking

Own tools / equipment

• Computer
• Internet access
• Cellular phone

Personal suitability

• Client focus
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Flexibility
• Initiative
• Organized
• Team player
• Accurate
• Dependability
• Judgement
• Reliability
• Ability to multitask
• Collaborative
• Efficiency
• Energetic
• Goal-oriented
• Hardworking
• Outgoing
• Positive attitude
• Proactive
• Quick learner
• Time management

Screening questions

• Are you authorized to work in Canada?
• Are you available to start on the date listed in the job posting?
• Do you have experience working in this field?
• Do you have the required certifications listed in the job posting?
• Do you live near the job location?

Experience

• 1 year to less than 2 years

Employment terms options

• Flexible hours
• Day
• Weekend

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Health care plan
• Paramedical services coverage
• Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

• Bonus
• Commission
• Group insurance benefits
• Life insurance

Long term benefits

• Long-term care insurance
• Maternity and parental benefits

Other benefits

• Free parking available
• Learning / training paid by employer
• On-site amenities
• Other benefits
• Team building opportunities
• Parking available
• Travel insurance
• Wellness program