Our Company
For more than 80 years, the VELUX Group has created better living environments for people around the world; making the most of daylight and fresh air through the roof. Our product program includes skylights, sun tunnels, roof windows, sun screening products, as well as smart home solutions.
We are a strong value based company where mutual respect, commitment, and social responsibility are among the core values and teamwork and professionalism is essential to the way we work.
Job Summary
We are looking for an OUTSIDE SALES REPRESENTATIVE based in the Calgary area looking after the Prairie Provinces territory. This position requires an experienced individual who is confident when discussing construction and design with architects, home builders, roofers and other industry professionals in both residential and commercial applications. Further, the candidate must be competent in business development and account management with established and new dealers. Overnight travel is required each month as well as occasional evening and weekend work when needed.
Reporting to the Regional Sales Manager – Western Canada, duties will include but are not limited to:
Establishing long-term relationships with industry professionals and consumers across the Prairie provinces.
- Meet and assess construction professional and consumer’s needs and present recommendations from a broad range of residential and commercial skylight products.
- Establish long-term relationships with existing and new dealers and professionals. Focus on growing our VIP Program.
- Installation training to professionals. Occasional servicing of installed products.
- Sales presentations and seminars to individuals and groups.
- Work trade and home shows as needed.
- Manage your sales territory by planning, and working your plan to achieve set goals.
- A typical work week is 4 days on the road and 1 day working from home for planning.
- Report daily activities through established CRM reporting methods.
- Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- Previous related outside sales experience is an asset although a candidate with the right balance of ambition, enthusiasm and personality will certainly be considered.
- Superior commitment to customer service with a focus on value-added selling.
- Excellent self-management, time management and organizational skills.
- Outstanding creative thinking and problem solving skills.
- Strong presentation and telephone skills.
- Ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
- Ability to work on your own for extended periods of time.
- Must be available to work days and some evenings/weekends.
- Knowledge of the Internet, MS Office required.
- Ability to occasionally lift >50 lbs.
- Ability to climb a ladder and not be afraid of heights.
- A valid driver’s license and proof of a clean driving record required.
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
Yearly Salary: $65,000- 70,000
Benefits:
This is a Salary + annual bonus position with many benefits including: a supplied company vehicle for both professional and personal use, shared group health benefits (medical/dental), RRSP/DPSP program, vacation and sick day program.
VELUX Canada Inc. welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.
We thank you for your interest in this position. We will only reply to those candidates that are chosen for an interview.
Find out more about VELUX Canada at velux.ca
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- Dental care
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- RRSP match
Application question(s):
- Occasionally, you will have to lift up to 50lbs to perform sales/installation demonstrations. Are you comfortably able to lift 50lbs?
- Are you comfortable climbing a ladder and working on heights?
Experience:
- sales: 3 years (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
- Driving Licence (required)
Work Location: On the road
