Sales Representative

Under the responsibility of the Business Development Manager, the position holder fulfills the responsibilities linked to sales and representation of the Concrete Restoration Systems (CRS) and / or Tile and Stone Installation Systems and / or Industrial Flooring divisions for the Prairies. The position holder is responsible for the territory of Manitoba or Saskatchewan.

Main tasks and responsibilities of the position :

• Is responsible of the territory growth, sales budget and business management of the designated territory consistent with corporation objectives through special presentations of current and new products on the market;
• Is responsible for representing the company with various potential customers (distributors, consulting engineers, architects, contractors and installers);
• Is responsible for product training, communications with clients regarding technical matters on products, does complaint resolution and influences buying decisions of the customers;
• Is responsible to present a written report to the management on the activities of the territory and provides market intelligence;
• Does cold calls activities or market solicitation on a regular basis;
• Responsible to provide company with feedback on field testing of new or prototype formulas;
• Participates in the development of new products with the Product Managers;
• Does any other related tasks.
• HSD or CD and 5 years of experience in the laying of floor covering (ceramics, carpets, vinyl, wood) and / or in the applying of concrete products or industrial flooring
• Experience in estimating / project management
• Knowledge of Mapei products
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office and Outlook
• Can do product training at a professional level
• Valid driver's license holder
• Very good spoken and written English
• Mathematical aptitude
• Very good communication and negotiation skills
• Courtesy and discernment
• Good team player
• Time and priority management
• Capacity to work under pressure
• Sens of customer service and proactivity
• Perseverance