Sales Representative

Texcan provides customers with high quality wire and cable products at the best value possible. As one of Canada’s largest distributor for over 40 years, we have built a reputation for going to great lengths for our customers.

We supply solutions for a variety of different markets in residential, commercial, industrial and emerging green markets such as wind farms, solar energy, hydroelectric, water and waste treatments.

We are a member of the Sonepar Group, the world’s largest privately-held electrical distributor. The Sonepar Group is present in more than 40 countries with over 45,000 employees.

Why Join Us?

• You will be joining a market leader with over 40 years of experience to help you elevate your potential.
• You will be working for the world's #1 privately held business to business distributor of electrical products and related solutions.
• Be part of an ISO certified company with a strong a quality assurance program and new technologies which help you perform at your best.
• Attractive compensation with benefits and other perks such as tuition reimbursement.
• Employee Referral provides the opportunity to earn more while you work by referring one of the best you know.
• In-depth process and product training provided by a mentored approach, product knowledge sessions hosted by the Product Manager and lunch and learn meetings.
• We house the largest inventory to better service our customers and deliver on sales commitments.

Key Responsibilities :

• Contacting current customers and identifying new products and potential up-selling.
• Responding to and processing incoming calls and orders.
• Opening new accounts.
• Developing customer base and sales leads by making cold and warm calls.
• Entering orders into system.
• Maintaining knowledge base on current products and learning about new products.
• Providing pricing quotations and follow-up on quotes.
• Credits / Debits.
• Returns - as required.
• Providing technical support on products.
• Provide quotations and product information.
• Troubleshooting freight problems, expediting, etc .
• Responding to inquiries.
• Identify, develop, and close business opportunities.

Required Qualifications :

• A minimum of 3-4 year of sales experience.
• A background in selling industrial and commercial products is an asset. Product knowledge or industry experience preferred.
• Strong understanding of solution selling vs. price.
• The role includes a strong understanding of sales margins, product sourcing, pricing and negotiations.
• Candidate must show progressive sales accomplishments.
• Strong business acumen and professional approach to offering effective services and solutions.
• Post-Secondary courses in Sales and / or Marketing preferred.
• High School Diploma required.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office required.
• CRM experience preferred.

Benefits & Perks :

• We offer a competitive salary, plus a full set of benefits, including :
• Flexible benefits program allowing you to choose from options that best fit you and your dependents’ needs. Benefit options include : Medical, Dental, Vision, Health Spending Account & RRSP matching.
• Employee Assistance Program, Tuition Reimbursement, Employee Discounts and a career path.
• Regardless of your benefits program, you will receive company paid Life Insurance, and employee paid disability.

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Next Steps :

We are interested in knowing you more. Start an exciting new career and enjoy a number of employee benefits by applying online.

We are very thankful for your interest in joining the team, however only individuals selected for interview will be contacted.

Sonepar is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes submissions from all candidates.