Sales Manager

**SALES MANAGER (Installation Services)**

**Are you looking to grow your career and knowledge in a fast paced, friendly, safety-oriented environment? Are you up for the challenge of elevating the customer experience through providing the best solution as a trusted partner for our customers?**

We are looking for an experienced Sales Manager for Installation Services for our Kent location at - 680 Cutler Ave., Dartmouth Nova Scotia.
- **For this position you will receive a base salary plus bonuses following a probationary period.**_

**What you will do**:

- Lead a team of sales associates and project coordinators in a fast-paced and competitive environment.
- Effectively manage quotes, follow-ups and install processes to ensure the highest level of customer satisfaction possible.
- Leadership and HR functions - recruitment, performance management, career development, employee engagement and leading meetings.
- Drive sales through engagement of customers, suggestive selling, and sharing product knowledge
- Liaise with contractors/installers on various projects.
- Build new business relationships with customers that will result in repeat business
- Oversee the relationship with customers handled by the installed sale team
- Resolve customer challenges quickly and efficiently.
- Take initiative and confidently direct customer interactions
- Stay updated about latest products trends and market conditions
- Demonstrate high standards of safety and customer service

**What you will bring**:

- Positive energy, enthusiasm, and the drive to succeed.
- Understanding of the importance of customer-focus in attaining business goals.
- A combination of business training and customer service experience is preferred.
- A strong foundation in Management, sales, and customer service
- Ability to solve problems and can work with mínimal supervision
- Excellent communication and team player
- Ability to manage multiple projects, meet deadlines and sales objectives
- Microsoft Office skills and willingness to learn new software programs
- Ability to travel to customer sites, a valid driver’s license is required
- A knowledge of building materials, and the construction process would be considered an asset
- Strong verbal and written communication (bilingual would be considered an asset French/English)

**What we offer**:

- Monday - Friday
- A safe work environment
- Company Vehicle
- Wellness program
- Scholarship and Bursaries
- Employee and Family Assistance Plan
- Employee discount
- Health and Dental Benefits
- RRSP contribution
- Continuous learning and Career advancement

**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.

We employ over 3700 people and work hard to increase our market share through strategic investment in training and technology. In addition to our retail stores, we operate truss manufacturing facilities and a wholesale drywall company. We are a member of the Independent Lumber Dealers Co-operative which ensures our great product selection and pricing.

**Benefits**:

- Dental care
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Flexible schedule
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- Store discount
- Vision care

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Day shift

Supplemental pay types:

- Bonus pay

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Dartmouth, NS: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

**Experience**:

- Sales Management: 3 years (preferred)

Work Location: One location