Business Development and Sales Associate-flooring

3 days ago


Burnaby, Canada Taiga Building Products Full time

Company Description

**OUR COMPANY**:
We are a respected International Wholesale Distributor of Building Products with branch offices throughout Canada and in various locations in the United States. With a 40 year track record of dependable service to the retail and industrial, building material industry, we are an equal opportunity employer offering a competitive compensation package including company benefits. Taiga supports and encourages sound forest practices and the effective management of the forest resource for future generations to enjoy. We are a public company, listed on the TSX and were awarded winner of 2014 Canada’s Top 50 Small and Medium Employers

**Job Description**:
**Business Development & Sales Associate - BC Region**

There is a FULL-TIME opportunity available, reporting to the Taiga Director - Flooring. The primary focus of this position is to grow our flooring business within the assigned area. The position is based out of our branch either in Vancouver/Langley/Nanaimo in BC.

**KEY RESPONSIBILITIES**
- Strategic Account and Business Development in all flooring areas is the primary focus, including A&D and End User calls
- Working closely with the local Taiga Territory Sales Representative where required.
- Maintaining the current specialty floorcovering retail client base and generate new business within assigned service area
- Provide customers with relevant product information, superior customer service and after-sales service
- Prepare various internal paperwork, processing orders, etc.
- Develop a close working relationship with customers and suppliers
- Identify key areas of opportunity by reviewing customers, competitors and trends
- Plan and implement promotional programs
- Schedule, coordinate and conduct product demonstrations
- Ensure maximum sales revenues are obtained
- Attend periodic meetings and trade shows, as required
- Maintain working knowledge of all features of all products sold
- Provide customers with relevant product information and service

**WHY WORK FOR TAIGA?**

**Qualifications**:
**KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/COMPETENCIES**
- ** MUST **hold a minimum of 3-5 years sales experience in related industry
- ** MUST **have an established relationship with customer base
- ** MUST** hold a post-secondary degree or equivalent combination of education and work experience
- Team player as well as an individual go-getter
- Proven record of delivering superior customer service and satisfaction
- Must be computer literate - use of Excel, Word, and PowerPoint is a benefit.
- Ability to meet and exceed sales targets
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Professional in appearance
- Must be able to travel within all territories of British Columbia
- Holds a valid Canadian Passport
- Floorcovering sales experience will be an asset

Additional Information
**Benefits and Features**:

- A fast-paced supportive culture that celebrates success and encourages individual growth
- Significant growth potential within the organization
- Opportunity to network, develop relationships and partner on projects with Taiga team members from coast to coast
- Learn from an experienced team to develop knowledge in a wide range of building materials, commodity markets and all other aspects of our business
- Opportunity to work with and learn from a diverse group of colleagues across Canada



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