At a Glance
- Tasks: Drive sales and build relationships with key customer accounts in a dynamic team environment.
- Company: Join Gillfor Distribution, a leading Canadian company with a focus on innovation.
- Benefits: Enjoy competitive wages, bonus potential, group benefits, and RRSP opportunities.
- Other info: Full-time role with opportunities for growth and travel across Canada.
- Why this job: Make an impact in the distribution industry while advancing your career.
- Qualifications: 5+ years of sales experience and strong communication skills required.
The predicted salary is between 62100 - 75900 $ per year.
Job Description Job Description Gillfor Distribution is seeking a new full-time position, highly motivated, and experienced Outside Account Manager for our Kelowna , British Columbia location.
The Gillfor Outside Account Manager is accountable for driving results for the distribution center by creating and maintaining business relationships with key customer accounts.
This individual will work within a team setting and is responsible for managing all aspects of the business with their customer: product sales and promotion, accounts receivable, shipping and delivery, and conflict resolution.
A good Account Manager is an effective communicator, can work within a team-based culture, has strong business acumen, and clearly understands how to drive profitable business results.
The Outside Account Manager is also responsible for helping create customer targets and plans.
Their role can span across a large geography, and you will be required to conduct business meetings in multiple venues.
This position requires regular travel, including overnight as needed, and reports to the location Division Manager.
Performance
Requirements
- Identify decision makers within targeted leads to begin the sales process.
- Collaborate with the Division Manager to determine necessary strategic sales approaches.
- Where necessary, support marketing efforts such as trade shows, exhibits, and other events.
- Make outbound follow-up calls to existing customers via telephone and e-mail cross-sell and up-sell.
- Handle inbound, unsolicited prospect calls and convert them into sales.
- Overseeing pricing, purchases, logistic, account payables & receivables and coordinating efforts with Sales Team.
- Attend periodic sales training where applicable.
- Address client inquiries regarding status of orders, payment, refunds, etc.
- All other duties as assigned.
- Key
Qualifications: Minimum of 5 years sales experience; proven sales leader.
Familiarity and knowledge of the building supply industry a strong asset.
Valid Driver's License (as travel is required).
Highly self-motivated and is target driven with a proven track record in sales.
Excellent selling, communicating, problem solving and negotiating skills.
Prioritizing, time management and organizational skills are a must.
Strong problem identification and objection resolution skills.
Ability to adhere to all Health & Safety policies and procedures.
Establish, develop and maintain positive business and customer relationships.
Self-motivated, with high energy and an engaging level of enthusiasm.
- Working
- Conditions: Full-time position, Monday to
Friday: 7:00am – 4:00pm and overtime as required Group Benefit Plan and RRSP Opportunities for advancement within the company
Compensation: Wage Plus Bonus Potential Gillfor Distribution is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.
If you are interested in joining the Gillfor Distribution family please apply today with the appropriate requirements.
We thank all those who apply, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Upon individual request, hiring processes will be modified to remove barriers to accommodate those with disabilities.
Should any applicant require accommodation through the application, interview or selection processes, please contact the HR Manager at Gillfor Distribution.
About Gillfor Distribution Gillfor Distribution is a 100% Canadian owned and operated company that stretches across Canada with 13 locations from coast to coast.
Our goal is to provide a service unmatched in the distribution industry and to lead the way with innovative products and marketing ideas for the future.
Gillfor prides itself in keeping up with today's trends and staying at the forefront of the distribution industry.
Please visit our website www. gillfor. com to learn more.
Account Manager in Kelowna employer: Gillfor Distribution
As a Strategic Divisional Manager in London, ON, you will join a dynamic team that values operational excellence and fosters a collaborative work culture. Our company prioritizes employee growth through continuous training and development opportunities, ensuring you can advance your career while making a meaningful impact in the building products sector. With a strong focus on profitability and customer relationships, we offer a supportive environment where your leadership skills can thrive.
