Architectural Sales Representative

• Positions 1
• Diploma College degree
• Shift Day
• Job status Permanent
• Workplace 60 Sovereign Ct, Woodbridge, ON
• Work timetable Full time (40h/ week)
• Years of experience 3 to 5 years
• Rate Annual - To be discussed
• Date according As soon as possible

SOPREMA is an international company specializing in the manufacturing of modified bitumen membranes. SOPREMA's product line includes roofing, waterproofing and air/vapour barriers. Present in over 90 countries worldwide, SOPREMA offers an exclusive sealing technology, designed with an extraordinary experience of over 100 years of innovation.

Why should you join our team?

• Participation in profit sharing
• Shutdown at Christmas and all paid holidays
• Flexible insurance program (80% paid by the company after probation and up to 100% after one year)
• Pension fund / 2 contribution options:
• 3% employee – 3% employer
• 5% employee – 4% employer
• Social club
• Paid weekly
• Reimbursement for physical activities (according to internal policy)

YOUR ROLE IN OUR TEAM

The Architectural Sales Representative is responsible for the promotion and specification of Soprema

products and systems to architects, consultants, engineers and communicating any confirmed specifications

in the assigned territory further down the sales funnel. Also responsible for maintaining existing clients and

the development of new clients for growth in the assigned territory.

THE CHALLENGES WE HAVE FOR YOU

• Execute time and territory management utilizing Salesforce while being aware of the potential of
  
  given client. Enhancing the relationship with architects, consultants, engineers, etc.;
• Develop plans for the local market for appropriate coverage of the customer types in order to
  
  effectively promote Soprema products;
• Arrange meetings, demonstrations or seminars that highlight Soprema products by exploiting
  
  opportunities to secure architectural "Lunch & Learns";
• Participate in industry trade shows, and industry association meetings and events;
• Analyze market issues and trends and make recommendations to the Regional Sales Manager to
  
  adjust pricing, develop products etc,
• Technical recommendations as required to obtain market, while maintaining long–term strategies;
• Communicate, liaise and maintain a positive presence with industry professionals, including
  
  contractors, architects, engineers, consultants, specification writers and owners;
• Communicate and liaise with all head office departments providing a transfer of market information,
  
  market requirements and technical concerns keeping the Regional Sales Manager informed;
• May require additional functions as required by the Sales Manager/Specifications Director.
• Administrative tasks related to planning customer calls in advance in outlook and sharing appropriate information for calls and projects in Salesforce to encourage team collaboration. Prepare for calls in advance by researching firms and their related projects.

THE SKILLS WE ARE LOOKING FOR

Your Education :

• Education in Building or Materials engineering or in Architecture.
• Continued Education in sales training or industry related disciplines

Your Knowledge and Competencies :

• Extensive knowledge and experience in the construction and industry related markets in the

assigned region;

• 3 to 5 Years sales experience in the construction market or another similar market;
• Working knowledge of the Building Envelope including Roofing, Waterproofing and Air Barrier

Markets;

• Ability to read architectural plans and specifications and draw simple construction details;
• Executive level presentation, selling and negotiating skills;
• Excellent listening and questioning skills;
• Excellent organizational and project management skills;
• Excellent time management.

Your Skills and attitudes:

• Integrity and respect;
• Organizational Ability;
• Strategic Ability;
• Commitment;
• Teamwork;
• Customer Focus.

Your work conditions :

• The Architectural Sales Representative can expect some after–hours meetings and weekend

activities as required to accomplish duties;

• Daily work schedule can vary depending on circumstances;
• The Architectural Sales Representative can expect to travel to outside areas of the local market

within their territory or region and potentially in the United States as required. Must have valid

drivers license as well as Permanent Residence Status OR Canadian Citizenship

The physical requirements :

• Visits job sites on occasion, climbing stairs and / or ladders to access roofs or below grade

situations.

• Must be comfortable with heights as well as working on construction sites.
• May require doing small demonstrations of product usage at job sites, symposiums or trade shows.

This may require the use of specialized tools