Sales Representative Panel Division - Retail

Job Description

Overview

We are seeking a driven and results-oriented Sales Representative to join our Barrie, ON team. This permanent full-time position will cover Kitchener, London, Windsor and Niagara Falls regions. The position focuses on business development with both existing and new customers, maintaining strong customer relationships, and promoting our innovative product lines. This will be an Outside/Inside Sales Position with approximately 60% travel throughout the territory and 40% follow-up calls and development by phone and email. The ideal candidate will have experience selling Decorative Panels, Hardwood and Softwood Plywood, Lumber and Value-added Wood Programs to a wide variety of retail lumberyards and building centres.

Reporting

Reporting to: Sales Manager, Retail Panel Distribution

Key Responsibilities

• Sales & Business Development: Promote sales to our retail lumber yards, flooring stores and design centre partners.


• Sales & Business Development: Focus on new business development while also managing and retaining existing customer relationships.


• Sales & Business Development: Actively identify and pursue new sales opportunities within the assigned territory.

Territory Management

• Effectively manage the assigned sales territory to ensure maximum sales growth and productivity.


• Develop and implement territory action plans to meet and exceed sales targets.

Skills Required

• College or University degree in marketing or a related field, combined with relevant experience would be an asset.


• Minimum of 5 to 7 years of experience in a similar position is an asset.


• Experience in sales to retail markets and our target markets is an asset.


• General knowledge of retail building materials and experience with product lines.


• Experience in business development with strong skills to canvass new opportunities.


• Strong personal and organizational skills; highly motivated and able to work independently.


• Strong computer skills, especially in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint and Word).

Who are we?

• Richelieu Hardware is a North American leader and a change agent in a creative and dynamic industry. We are an importer, distributor, and manufacturer of specialty lumber, plywood, decorative and utility panels and complementary products.


• Our customers include over 120,000 customers in North America: manufacturers of kitchen and bathroom cabinets, storage and closets, residential and office furniture, residential and commercial woodworking, as well as hardware, lumber, building materials, decorative panel retailers including large renovation centers.


• Our team comprises 3,000 people, with nearly half dedicated to sales and marketing and over 50% being Richelieu shareholders.

What We Offer

• A Canadian flagship with strong recognition and reputation across Canada and the United States.


• A mature and stable company with more than 50 years of market experience.


• Continuous growth and opportunities due to strong financial health.


• Competitive base compensation based on the market.


• Opportunity to become a shareholder.


• Work-life balance and a flexible work environment.


• Quality products and a commitment to customer satisfaction.


• Opportunities for career growth and continuing education.

How to Apply

Interested candidates are invited to submit their application via our corporate site: richelieu.com/emplois.

We thank all candidates for their interest; however, we will only communicate with those selected for the pre-selection process.