Outside Sales Representative

Randstad is currently looking for an Outside Sales Representative for our client, a leading supplier of industrial fittings, hoses, and other quality products for distributors and OEMs, located on beautiful Vancouver Island.

Under the guidance of the Regional Sales Manager, the successful candidate will conduct sales calls in person or virtually, using suitable technology to engage with both potential and existing customers.

This role involves building strong customer relationships and gaining insights into their business and product needs to optimize sales and product penetration.

Additionally, the successful candidate will monitor industry trends to identify shifts in customer demand and preferences.

If this sounds like you, we encourage you to apply now!

Advantages

• $70,000-$80,000 / Year depending on experience
• Excellent Benefit package
• Commission package
• RRSP
• Vacation

Responsibilities

• Engage with existing and potential customers, assessing their needs through in-person meetings, phone calls, or virtual sessions.
• Plan and schedule regular customer interactions, including overnight travel within the territory when necessary.
• Build and maintain strong customer relationships.
• Regularly analyze sales and identify new opportunities for customers.
• Develop and execute customer sales strategies, including product targets and competitive insights.
• Set goals, monitor progress, and adjust plans with the Regional Manager.
• Address customer issues and relay them to the Regional Sales Manager.
• Provide technical support and product expertise.
• Present product information, gather customer feedback on pricing and service.
• Prepare sales forecasts and communicate policy, pricing, and product updates.
• Prospect for new customers and expand existing business opportunities.
• Communicate customer updates with the Inside Sales team / Admin.
• Track sales opportunities and update customer profiles.
• Use company training resources to improve sales and customer satisfaction.
• Complete administrative tasks like expense reports, mileage, and forecasts.
• Participate in product seminars and sales / marketing meetings.
• Relay market insights and customer feedback to management.
• Support inside staff with branch duties when necessary.
• Assist in trade shows, customer events, and strategic entertainment.
• Follow all safety guidelines and company policies.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary education or equivalent experience in marketing, business, or communications, with 3 to 4 years of sales experience in a related industry
• Valid driver’s license required.
• Strong communication skills; bilingual in English and French (regional).
• Excellent interpersonal skills and product / market knowledge.
• Detail-oriented and organized, with strong analytical skills.
• Self-starter who can work independently.
• Proficient in SAP, Microsoft Office Suite (Excel and Word), and CRM software.
• Sales-driven and team-oriented.

Summary

If this sounds like you, then we would love to hear from you - please apply here today and one of our Staffing Consultants will be in touch.

Alternatively, please email your resume to [email protected] or [email protected]. All applications are welcome, but only those who meet the requirements will be contacted.

Randstad oversees various temporary and permanent roles such as : Reception, Administrative Assistants, Executive Assistants, Customer Service / Client Support, Inside Sales, Data Entry, Human Resources, Marketing, Accounting, Warehouse, General Labour, Operations, and Skilled Trade roles.

If you happen to have experience in any of these roles please feel free to reach out to us to discuss future possibilities!

Any questions? Please feel free to call the Randstad office at 250.383.1389 and one of the team will be happy to help.

Randstad Canada is committed to fostering a workforce reflective of all peoples of Canada. As a result, we are committed to developing and implementing strategies to increase the equity, diversity and inclusion within the workplace by examining our internal policies, practices, and systems throughout the entire lifecycle of our workforce, including its recruitment, retention and advancement for all employees.

In addition to our deep commitment to respecting human rights, we are dedicated to positive actions to affect change to ensure everyone has full participation in the workforce free from any barriers, systemic or otherwise, especially equity-seeking groups who are usually underrepresented in Canada's workforce, including those who identify as women or non-binary / gender non-conforming;

Indigenous or Aboriginal Peoples; persons with disabilities (visible or invisible) and; members of visible minorities, racialized groups and the LGBTQ2+ community.

Randstad Canada is committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive and accessible workplace for all its candidates and employees by supporting their accessibility and accommodation needs throughout the employment lifecycle.

We ask that all job applications please identify any accommodation requirements by sending an email to accessibility@randstad.

ca to ensure their ability to fully participate in the interview process.