Contractor Sales

**SALES REPRESENTATIVE - CONTRACTOR SALES**

**Contractor Sales Representatives** partner with contractors to fully understand their needs and assist in planning construction projects. As knowledgeable sales professionals, contractor sales representatives can make recommendations which solve customers’ problems.

We are looking to expand our team with experienced Contractor Sales Representatives for our Kent Location at - **130 Albion St. Amherst, NS B4H 2X3**

**For this position you will receive a base salary plus uncapped commission following a probationary period**

**What will you do**:

- Drive sales through engagement of customers, suggestive selling, and sharing product knowledge
- Clarify and understand customers’ needs and take them to the best solution(s) for their projects.
- Grow the geographic sales area by building new relationships with PROS by strengthening relationships with existing sales accounts
- Achieve weekly, monthly, and annual sales targets
- Prepare estimates and material lists and follows up on deliveries
- Take initiative and confidently direct customer interactions
- Stay updated about latest products trends and market conditions
- Next steps are a career in Institutional, Renovator, or Outside Sales

**What you will bring**:

- Experience in a commissioned sales environment is an asset
- Problem solver who can work with mínimal supervision
- Excellent communication and team player
- Organized and can manage multiple projects
- Microsoft Office skills and willingness to learn new software programs
- Able to travel to customer sites, a valid driver’s license is required
- Knowledge of building materials, and the construction process will be considered an asset
- Strong verbal and written communication (bilingualism would be considered an asset)

**What we offer**:

- A safe work environment
- Wellness program
- Employee and Family Assistance Plan
- Employee discounts
- Medical, Dental, Vision, RRSP Matching, and PTO benefits
- Growth and development opportunities through Kent and the greater J.D. Irving, Limited Organization

**Company Profile**:
Kent is the largest retail building supply chain in Atlantic Canada. Our mission is to be the best source of home improvement products through superior service, quality products and everyday great prices. We protect our customers and staff by hiring and training associates committed to our safety values.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $34,000.00-$45,000.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Dental care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- RRSP match
- Store discount
- Vision care

Flexible Language Requirement:

- French not required

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday
- Morning shift

Supplemental pay types:

- Bonus pay
- Commission pay

**Education**:

- Secondary School (preferred)

**Experience**:

- Retail sales: 2 years (required)
- sales: 2 years (required)

Work Location: In person