Outside Sales Account Manager - Calgary

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with consultative selling / solution selling.
• Experience and proficient at using CRM tools
• Knowledge of HDS product line.
• Business to business sales experience.
• Self-motivated, eager, results driven individual
• Proven track record of success and experience in a Hunter type sales role
• Excellent communication skills, organization and planning skills, with a desire to be part of a growing and successful company
• Ability to develop new customers / business, building business within existing accounts, ensure quality service

HD Supply Canada is a wholly-owned subsidiary of The Home Depot and is the leading wholesale distribution company serving customers within the Multifamily, Institutional, Hospitality, Healthcare, and Building Services communities through our distribution network across Canada.

We offer our customers a vast assortment of MRO, full-line janitorial, and OS&E products from high-quality, national and private brands competitively priced.

Combined with our industry-leading services and solutions including localized jobsite delivery, renovation programs, direct-ship options, innovative digital tools and capabilities, as well as dedicated sales and customer care teams it is easy to see why our customers continue to trust HD Supply Canada as their supplier of choice for serving their communities where people live, learn, work and play.

We believe in empowering our associates to grow professionally while providing competitive benefits and compensation. If you're ready to find a rewarding career and achieve your full potential with a growing industry leader, HD Supply is ready for you! HD Supply Canada offers a great opportunity to excel in sales amongst our matrixed sales organization (National Account Managers, Sales leaders, projects team etc) and growth within the larger Home Depot Organization.

Job Summary

Responsible for profitably growing sales to achieve yearly sales goals as a sales consultant for current core industries and emerging industries and markets.

Responsible for prospecting new accounts, retaining existing accounts, and increasing opportunities with existing customers.

This position requires operation of a Company Vehicle or a Personal Vehicle and such operation is done consistently more than 20% of the average work week.

If selected for this position, the company will run a Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) report. A requirement of this position is an acceptable MVR report.

Major Tasks, Responsibilities, and Key Accountabilities

• Develops and sustains sales relationships with key decision makers and influencers on all levels of an organization.
• Wins, onboards and builds new relationships with net new clients.
• Manages sales volume with an existing group of customers, prospects successfully to expand the customer base.
• Develops and implements plans to expand business presence in the assigned area. Shares market and competitor information with all applicable channels within the organization;

establishes relationships and working partnerships.

Attends the monthly business meetings for all company sponsored associations. Participates in all local trade shows, and, if required, similar regional / national activities.

Nature and Scope

• Demonstrates skill in data analysis techniques by resolving missing / incomplete information and inconsistencies / anomalies in more complex research / data.
• Nature of work requires increasing independence; receives guidance only on unusual, complex problems or issues. Work review typically involves periodic review of output by a supervisor and / or direct customers of the process.
• May provide general guidance / direction to or train junior level support or professional personnel.

Work Environment

• Customer facing position and suited for someone who understands the values of being in front of customers 5 days a week.
• Requires local daily travel and requires overnight travel less than 10% of the time.
• Requires operation of a Personal Vehicle and such operation is done consistently more than 80% of the average work week.

Education and Experience

Typically requires BS / BA in a related discipline. Generally 2-5 years of experience in a related field OR MS / MA and generally 2-4 years of experience in a related field.

Certification is required in some areas.

Our Goals for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

We are committed to creating a culture that promotes equity, respect, and advocacy for every HD Supply associate. We value the diversity of our people.

Equal Employment Opportunity

HD Supply is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.