Commercial Sales Representative

Sydney, NS, Canada Job Description What we will offer you: Culture: Join a supportive and inclusive work environment where teamwork, respect, and open communication are at the core of everything we do. Opportunity: A continuous focus on professional development with many opportunities for training & career growth. Health & Wellness: Competitive health benefits right from the start including health & wellness spending accounts & maternity leave top-up. Access our employee assistance program for confidential counseling, mental health support, and various resources to help you navigate life’s challenges. Competitive Compensation: We offer a highly competitive salary package, ensuring that your hard work and dedication are recognized and rewarded accordingly. Flexibility: We understand the importance of work-life balance, we offer flexible hybrid work options to help you manage your personal and professional commitments. Technology: Work with state-of-the-art tools and technologies that empower you to excel in your role and stay at the forefront of industry trends. Safety Focused: We care about you and have committed to a zero-harm workplace. Reporting to the Commercial Sales Manager, the Commercial Sales Representative is responsible for building new customer accounts for Superior Propane. Working within a defined Territory and/or Line-of-Business, the Commercial Sales Representative will market and sell Superior Propane products and services to new customers to successfully achieve predefined sales goals and objectives. What youll do: - Collaborate with the Commercial Sales Manager to develop, recommend and execute a sales plan that leverages national and regional programs and resources to consistently meet monthly, quarterly and annual sales targets. - Prospect, research and identify new business opportunities and work the sales plan to create awareness, discover customer needs and deliver product and service solutions. - Initiate and lead the sales cycle/process as a subject matter expert and act as the customer’s key contact and resource. Build strong business relationships with prospective customers and manage the sales funnel/cycle by continually following up on their current business needs and anticipating future business needs. - Prepare and confidently present sales proposals, including pricing and product/service terms, to key decision makers. Influence, negotiate and close the sale with the best interest of the company and the customer in mind. - Collaborates with and engages the Regional Leadership Team to ensure the needs of the customer can be and will be met. - Communicate regularly and prepare reports on key performance indicators and communication on sales progress within the sales funnel/cycle and achievements. Intimately know customer base and area activity and utilize information and data to capitalize on sales opportunities and recommend sales strategies. - Resolves any issues as they arise and involves subject matter experts and key decision makers as needed to remove obstacles. - Owns the account from prospecting through to ongoing account management. - Promotes and represents Superior Propane positively and professionally within the community and industry to all customers, competitors and industry associates. What you bring: - Five (5) to ten (10) years sales experience, with proven sales growth record - Strong focus on new business development - Exceptional customer service skills and relationship management skills - Excellent written, verbal and presentation skills - Business acumen, financial and analytical skills - Strong leadership skills - Superior organization and time management skills - Knowledge of the propane industry and/or oil & gas industry an asset - Valid Driver’s License - Ability to travel for 2-3 nights per month. Superior Propane is Canada’s leading and reliable propane provider. Customers have trusted the experts at Superior to fuel their homes and businesses since 1951. Customer Focus, Performance, Safety, and Winning with People are the four key values that are the foundation of everything that we do. "Here at Superior Propane we are an equal opportunity employer committed to the inclusion and accommodation of all individuals. If you have an accommodation need during the recruitment & selection process, we encourage you to connect with us at aoda_hr@superiorpropane.com to let us know how we can enhance your experience." #J-18808-Ljbffr