Our client has an excellent opportunity for an experienced Territory Manager to join their team. The ideal candidate will reside in London for best coverage of the territory which covers SW Ontario.
This position will service their existing account base and seek out new customers and opportunities. The successful candidate is a highly motivated sales professional with experience in account management and business development.
You will be responsible for growing existing accounts, identifying new opportunities, and following up on leads for new business. You will be motivated to win, eager to build relationships, be able to work independently and play a key role as a member of a winning team.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Maximize sales and profitability by providing best in class service to existing account base while demonstrating knowledge and enthusiasm for their products.
- Oversee the execution of in-store merchandising strategies to maximize product visibility and appeal.
- Ensure displays, signage, and shelves meet brand guidelines and are consistently maintained to the highest standard.
- Monitor inventory levels and coordinate with internal teams to ensure timely replenishment of products.
- Grow sales in territory by expanding lines of business with existing customers and prospecting new accounts.
- Maintain an awareness and knowledge of new products, marketing initiatives, programs, and status of product for customers.
- Monitor weekly sales and analyze results to identify trends and opportunities.
- Model company standards in customer service by providing gracious, prompt, and efficient service to all customers by responding to and processing incoming calls, providing quotations and following up on opportunities, providing technical support on products, and troubleshooting.
- Initiate and provide in store training to educate customer base on their product lines.
REQUIREMENTS:
- Post secondary degree/diploma.
- Sales and customer service experience preferred.
- Home improvement/construction industry experience would be a bonus!
- Possess strong written and verbal communication skills along with interpersonal skills that creates a comfortable selling conversation.
- Strong organizational, planning and time management skills as well as solid analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- Proven track record of sales success.
- Valid driver’s license is required (company vehicle is provided) plus you enjoy driving.
- Proficient in MS Office: Outlook, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
- Must be legally eligible to work in Canada.
WHAT THE COMPANY OFFERS:
- Competitive base salary + commission structure
- Company vehicle, iPhone, and tablet
- Health benefits coverage
- Registered Pension Plan with Employer matching
This position is a rewarding opportunity for you to join an exciting company. Qualified candidates will be contacted for an interview. We thank you for your interest in the position.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $60,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company car
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
Application question(s):
- What is your desired base salary?
- Do you live in London? If no, which city in the territory do you reside?
Experience:
- Customer service: 5 years (preferred)
- Outside sales: 5 years (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
- Driver's License (required)
Work Location: On the road
