Retail Sales Representative

Oldcastle APG, a CRH Company, is the leading provider of outdoor living solutions in North America with an award-winning portfolio that enables customers to Live Well Outside. Inspiring endless possibilities with enduring performance, its collection of premier building products create inviting outdoor spaces where people connect, reflect and recharge. The manufacturer’s signature brands include Belgard and Echelon hardscape and masonry materials; Barrette Outdoor Living and MoistureShield fencing, decking and railing; Sakrete and Amerimix packaged concrete and mortar; Techniseal sands, jointing technologies and surface protectors; PebbleTec pool finishes; plus popular brands of landscape and gardening materials.

We are currently looking for a Retail Sales Representative that will cover retailers located in Northern Ontario. The selected candidate can be based in Sudbury or North Bay area, and will be on the road most of the time.

The Retail Sales Representative is responsible for covering big box and all other retail stores for Permacon. We seek a highly motivated, self-starter who can provide outstanding support from Department Managers to Owners and Operators.

• Plans, organizes and achieves a consistent daily and weekly customer schedule, i.e. “store visits” in the most efficient manner to meet customer needs and expectations and maintain cost effectiveness
• Proactively monitors proper inventory levels in the stores using cycle counts and various reports. Works with customer service and replenishment teams to resolve any discrepancies
• Participates in regional company training classes and events
• Leads and/or participates in a wide variety of customer events, demonstration clinics, product knowledge classes, contractor events, weekend special events, promo events, associate training, and community outreach programs
• Properly builds and installs product displays and new store resets
• Ensures product is safely stacked and/or properly secured
• Provides suggestions and shares ideas with supervisor and team to grow the business

Job Requirements

• Minimum of 2 years of sales experience or merchandising, ideally in the building products industry (an asset)
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills
• Functional French required (part of the covered region is in Quebec)
• Valid driver’s license and a reliable personal vehicle to travel to and from customer locations and local Permacon businesses as needed
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs
• Some overnight travel required

What Permacon Offers You

• Highly competitive base pay
• Competitive medical, dental and disability benefits programs
• Group retirement savings program
• Health and wellness programs
• A culture that values opportunity for growth, development, and internal promotion

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