Business Development Manager - Flooring
Taiga Building Products — We have a FULL-TIME opportunity available, reporting to the Taiga Director - Flooring. The primary focus of this role is to expand our flooring business in the designated area. The position is located in the Eastern region of Canada.
Our Company:
We are a respected International Wholesale Distributor of Building Products with branch offices throughout Canada and in various locations in the United States. With a 50-year history of dependable service to the retail and industrial building material industry, we are an equal opportunity employer offering a competitive compensation package including company benefits. We are a public company, listed on the TSX.
Knowledge/Skills/Competencies
- MUST hold a minimum of 3-5 years sales experience in related industry
- MUST have an established relationship with customer base
- MUST hold a post-secondary degree or equivalent combination of education and work experience
- Team player as well as an individual go-getter
- Proven record of delivering superior customer service and satisfaction
- Must be computer literate – use of Excel, Word, and PowerPoint is a benefit.
- Ability to meet and exceed sales targets
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Professional in appearance
- Must be able to travel often between Ontario and Newfoundland.
- Must be legally entitled to work in Canada
- Floorcovering sales experience will be an asset
Key Responsibilities
- Strategic Account and Business Development in all flooring areas is the primary focus, including A&D and End User calls
- Working closely with the local Taiga Territory Sales Representative where required.
- Maintaining the current specialty floorcovering retail client base and generate new business within assigned service area
- Provide customers with relevant product information, superior customer service and after-sales service
- Prepare various internal paperwork, processing orders, etc.
- Develop a close working relationship with customers and suppliers
- Identify key areas of opportunity by reviewing customers, competitors and trends
- Plan and implement promotional programs
- Schedule, coordinate and conduct product demonstrations
- Ensure maximum sales revenues are obtained
- Attend periodic meetings and trade shows, as required
- Maintain working knowledge of all features of all products sold
- Provide customers with relevant product information and service
Benefits
- Salary Range : $70,000 to $ 90,000
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- RRSP match
- Vision care
- Wellness program
Regular Shift Timing: Monday to Friday.
HOW TO APPLY?
If you are a self-starter with the above attributes and the desire to grow within our company, we would like to talk to you. Please submit your resume with your salary expectation. We want to thank all applicants for their interest but advise that only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
WHY WORK FOR TAIGA?
Equal opportunity employer, leading wholesale distributor of building products within North America! Check us out at www.taigabuilding.com
