Lighting Specialist

CONTRACTOR SALES – LIGHTING SPECIALIST 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 to expand our team with experienced Contractor Sales Representatives
Contractor Sales Representatives partner with contractors to fully understand their needs and assist in planning construction projects. As knowledgeable sales professionals, contractor sales representatives are able to make recommendations which solve customers’ problems. Responsibilities:
· Drive sales through engagement of customers, suggestive selling, and sharing product knowledge
· Clarify and understand customers’ needs and take them to the best solution(s) for their projects.
· Grows the geographic sales area by building new relationships with contractors and strengthening relationships with existing accounts
· Achieves weekly, monthly, and annual sales targets
· Prepare estimates and material lists and follows up on deliveries
· Take initiative and confidently direct customer interactions
· Stay updated about latest products trends and market conditions
· Demonstrate high standards of safety and customer service
· Resolving customer challenges quickly and efficiently.
· Provide the customer with an exceptional experience.
Qualifications:
· A strong foundation in Sales and customer service
· Problem solver who can work with minimal supervision
· Excellent communication and team player
· Organized, can manage multiple projects, meet deadlines and sales objectives
· Microsoft Office skills and willingness to learn new software programs
· Able 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)
We offer:
· A safe work environment
· 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 Independent Lumber Dealers Co-operative which ensures our great product selection and pricing. Kent Building Supplies is an inclusive and diverse work environment. We welcome, respect and value the perspectives and contributions of our employees regardless of age, race, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, religion, nationality, and physical ability.
If you have disabilities that require special accommodations, please let us know. To Apply for this Career Opportunity: Apply Online today or drop your resume off in store! We thank all candidates for their interest, however, only those selected for interviews will be contacted