Irrigation Sales Representative

Oakcreek Golf & Turf LP ("Oakcreek") is a leading Western Canadian OEM distributor of Toro Commercial Irrigation and other equipment including Toro Turf Equipment, Yamaha Golf Cars, Pisten Bully Snowcats, BOSS Plows, Ventrac, etc. Backed by private equity, we desire to grow our existing Canadian and US multi-OEM platform via acquisition while maintaining a high degree of operating discipline. With our track record of growth and profitability, we are confident we have the team to make this happen.

Oakcreek has an excellent opportunity for an experienced Irrigation Sales Representative to join our team. Our ideal candidate enjoys a challenge, takes initiative and thrives as business issues increase in complexity. We are seeking an experienced Sales Representatives to fill a position situated at our Edmonton, Alberta location.

Reporting to the Irrigation Manager, you will be responsible for the following:

Job Description

• Promote and represent Oakcreek and all of its manufacturers.
• Call on current and prospective clientele in a geographic territory to promote manufacturer's products and service.
• Introduce new products and technologies.
• Generate orders to meet or exceed pre-established and agreed upon objectives.
• Assist clients with questions about manufacturer's products and applications, including providing technical troubleshooting and training on irrigation system design, installation and maintenance.
• Track and document sales leads, customer service issues and account maintenance.
• Work with corporate sales team to communicate leads outside of your geographic territory.
• Monitor changing market conditions, product innovations and understand differences in competitor products, prices and sales.
• Obtain and submit competitive information on programs, new products and an estimation of market shares on an ongoing basis.
• Develop an annual territory sales forecast of requirements, reviewed and adjusted on a monthly basis.
• Manage irrigation inventory within your branch location.
• Complete and submit lost sales reports and weekly sales plans.
• Attend trade shows, sales meetings and sales training seminars.
• Perform other reasonable tasks as requested by your manager.

Candidate Profile

• Minimum two to five years of technical product and irrigation sales experience in the golf market is preferred.
• Demonstrated success meeting sales goals and growing sales.
• Strong analytical, priority management, problem-solving and conflict management skills.
• Exceptional attention to detail and ability to manage multiple deadlines.
• Strong sense of urgency and ability to prioritize issues.
• Excellent verbal communication and organizational skills.
• Technically proficient with computer software installation and operation.
• Ability to be self-motivated and work independently, as well as with a team.
• Ability to interact effectively with all levels and departments.
• Demonstrated ability to take initiative and achieve results.
• Valid Class 5 Driver's Licence with satisfactory Driver's Abstract.
• You will be required to travel to the US or abroad for vendor-specific certification. A valid passport and ability to enter countries outside of Canada is a requirement for the position.
• You will be required to travel around your sales territory, which will include overnighting on numerous occasions throughout the season.

Why Oakcreek?

• In business for 56 years.
• Established reputation for long-term, dedicated service by existing team, with many employees staying with Oakcreek for more than 20 and 30 years.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Annual Milestone Awards that grow with length of service.
• Personal Time Off (PTO), in addition to paid vacation.
• Group Benefits plan that meets or exceeds benchmark.
• RRSP / DPSP eligibility after only one-year of employment.
• Annual safety shoe allowance.

If you feel you have the demonstrated background and are interested in learning more about this opportunity, please forward your cover letter and resume to us by email.

We thank all applicants in advance, but only those candidates short-listed for interviews will be contacted.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Benefits:

• Company car
• Dental care
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• Paid time off
• RRSP match
• Vision care

Experience:

• Technical Product and Golf Market Irrigation Sales: 2 years (preferred)

Work Location: In person