Sales Representative

**Atlas Tools and Machinery is a dynamic family run business that has been in operation for over 65 years. We are a leading tools and machinery supplier within the GTA and are known in the industry for our “best in class” customer service.**

**Our success is tied to our high level of employee engagement and the positive and supportive culture we are committed to maintaining.**

**At this time we are expanding our family and looking for enthusiastic, results oriented individuals who have a passion for woodworking, construction and metalworking that are keen on launching a career within our retail operation. We are dedicated to building a team that can work with us to increase efficiency, client satisfaction and profitability. Our goal is simply to continue to provide our customers with the best selection, knowledge and service of tools and machinery in the industry.**

**RETAIL TOOLS AND MACHINERY SALES REPRESENTATIVES**

**Duties and Responsibilities**:
**You will be responsible for providing excellent customer service demonstrated through your product knowledge and active marketing of current sales and promotions by;**
- **Establishing rapport and proactively ascertaining customer product requirements**:

- **Effectively managing and developing relationships with various lead sources**
- **Determining prospect needs and fit with offerings by answering questions, presenting options and** **recommend solutions**
- **Create invoices, quotes, and other transactions with accuracy and efficiency**
- **Expanding product knowledge to stay informed in targeted areas (product, service, sales etc.)**
- **Keeping abreast of industry trends**
- **Performing various duties throughout the store as required**:

- **Maintain professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications.**
- **Maintain monthly or bi-monthly minimum goals.**:

- **Maximize sales by implementing merchandising programms; ensures optimum stock levels are maintained, priced & displayed.**:

- **Monitor competition by gathering current marketplace information on pricing, products, new products, delivery schedules, merchandising techniques, etc.**:

- **Help customers by providing information; answering questions; obtaining merchandise requested; preparing merchandise for delivery. (special orders / back orders)**:

- **Maintain inventory by checking merchandise to determine inventory levels; anticipating customer demand.**:

- **Resolve customer complaints by investigating problems; developing solutions; making recommendations to management.**

**Skills and Qualifications**: **Previous retail experience in tools and machinery industry is key ** College diploma/certificate or equivalent education *
- **Minimum of 1+ year’s previous retail sales experience with power/precision/machinery tools or equivalent**

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**work experience**
- **Computer literate with proficiency in Windows and Outlook**
- **Demonstrated fluency, both verbal and written English (multilingual is an asset)**
- **Strong customer service commitment and expertise in cultivating client relationships**
- **Solid understanding of sales principles**
- **Ability to stand for extended periods of time and be able to lift merchandise**
- **Ability to lift up to 50lbs and use a variety of material handling equipment, pump trucks, dollies etc. to **demonstrate use or operation of merchandise**
- **Ability to work both independently and in a team setting**
- **Ability to work in fast paced environments by demonstrating flexibility and adapting to last minute changes**
- **Excellent problem solving and critical thinking skills**
- **Strong attention to detail and accuracy**

**Salary**: $18.00-$20.00 per hour

Additional pay:

- Bonus pay
- Overtime pay

**Benefits**:

- Dental care
- Extended health care
- On-site parking
- Store discount
- Vision care

Flexible language requirement:

- French not required

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Etobicoke, ON: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

**Experience**:

- sales: 2 years (preferred)