Sales Representative/Account Manager - Urgent Position

About us

Over the past 45 years, Layfield has created innovative and sustainable geosynthetic solutions to protect our communities and environment. Since 1978 we have been one of the pioneering geomembrane manufacturers, fabricators, and installers in North America, making time one of the key ingredients to our success! With a strong company culture rooted in family values, commitment, and high ethical standards, we are building a better tomorrow. We’ve been around for a while — and we keep getting stronger. 

The Sales Representative/Account Manager plays a key role in establishing the first point of contact between prospective clients and Layfield in targeted markets.  This position is a work-from-home option.

Qualifications & experience

• 1 - 3 years of previous sales or order desk experience in an industrial setting.
• Completion of a post-secondary program with a focus on engineering or business would be considered a strong asset.
• The ability to read blueprints and/or technical documents would be an asset.

Tasks & responsibilities

• Research potential clients to introduce Layfield, identifying key contacts and sourcing new business.
• Conduct follow-up calls on existing customers to understand their needs and ensure their expectations are exceeded.
• Review multiple bid tracking sites for upcoming job tenders and submit quotes to qualified bidders.
• Maintain accurate records of interactions with clients in the sales database (CRM) and provide weekly reporting as outlined by the Regional Sales Manager.
• Ensure both internal and external customers are kept up to date with new & current products, services and pricing, freight quotes and estimated delivery times.
• Update presentations with relevant information.
• Support marketing efforts and attending tradeshows as required.