Technical Sales Representative

Role: Technical Sales RepresentativeJob Summary: We are currently seeking a Technical Sales Representative to join our commercial sales team in the Okanagan Region, British Columbia, Canada. This is an opportunity to apply your expertise, educate, build relationships and answer technical questions related to our commercial roofing and building envelope products. Based out of the Kelowna area, our new Technical Sales Representative will be required to travel throughout the interior of BC promoting IKO Commercial Roofing and Building Envelope products to the Contractor Community while supporting distribution as well as the design community.Compensation: The base salary for this position ranges from $70,000.00 to $90,000.00.BenefitsHealth Insurance (includes Virtual Health, and HCSA)Dental InsuranceVision InsuranceLife InsuranceLong-term DisabilityShort-term DisabilityRRSP MatchPaid VacationFloating DaysEmployee Assistance ProgramEmployee Engagement EventsAwards and RecognitionTuition reimbursementService AwardsEmployee Perks & DiscountsJob ResponsibilitiesLiaise with contractors and distributors to ensure IKO products are utilized on upcoming projects.Perform quality assurance reviews of ongoing and completed sitesIdentify, qualify, create demand, and pursue opportunities at assigned and prospective new accounts.Prepare and conduct both theory and hands-on training utilizing IKO Roofing and Building Envelope ProductsLiaise with the contracting community and distribution network on product promotion and theory education.Develop and manage personal relationships with key product consumers and decision makers in assigned market.Attend and participate in related association events to promote IKO Commercial products.QualificationsDirect industry knowledge. You have several years of hands-on experience in commercial roofing and/or building envelope including exposure to our roofing and building envelope products. Formal training as a journeyman or roofer and/or an industry related diploma is an asset.Motivation, passion and flexibility. You are driven for growth and are resilient by nature. You are extremely comfortable climbing up a ladder, demonstrating product application and leading hands-on training. You are passionate about quality and can effectively manage multiple tasks while working independently by means of strong organization and prioritization. You are equally dedicated to product education as you are to shaking hands and building relationships. You use critical thinking to create opportunity where others can’t see it and are seen as a problem solver by your peers. You have a valid driver’s license and can travel throughout your designated territory.Communication and technical confidence. Your written and verbal presentations skills are outstanding. You can confidently reach out to and work with a range of clients in the design and construction industry as well as contractors, presenting the benefits of our commercial roofing and building envelope products. You have experience using MS Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint. CRM experience is an asset.Additional assets. Previous experience with roofing and building envelope is beneficial.Join usAt IKO, we recognize that our success is due to the strength of our employees and to that end we nurture and support our employees’ sense of accomplishment and their contribution. We invest not only in our employees so that they are the most knowledgeable in the industry, but in the community we live and work in. To join our team, apply here or follow us on LinkedIn for future opportunities.IKO Industries Ltd. is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to diversity and inclusion and are pleased to consider all qualified applicants for employment without consideration to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status or disability.#LI-TM1