JOB SUMMARY
The role of a Counter Salesperson is to promote and develop sales opportunities with clients in accordance with company policies and procedures.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
But not limited to…
Duties
- Promote sales to existing clients
- Identify and solicit potential clients
- Prepare quotes and follow-up in a timely manner to track results
- Assess client’s needs and resources and recommend the appropriate products and services
- Estimate costs of installing products or service
- Consult with clients after sale to resolve problems and to provide ongoing support
- Proficient in all pertinent areas of the Navision order entry system
- Establish work schedules and co-ordinate activities with other departments
- May perform other duties pertaining to sales projects
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
- Hardware product knowledge and experience required
- Cost and budget management
- Strong negotiation skills
- Goal and result oriented
- Strong customer service skills
- Excellent communication skills
- Sound understanding of the hardware, door and building construction industry sector
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED
- Sales experience an asset
- Knowledge of construction industry an asset
- DHI certification (will train)
- Extensive company training programs to reach sales specialist position
- Proficient computer skills in MS Office (Excel, Word, Outlook) and Navision Sales Order Entry System/AVAware Quoting System
PHYSCIAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT
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Mainly In an office environment.
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Sitting for long periods while working with standard office equipment.
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Spend extended hours in front of a computer screen
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Lifting of office supplies and materials of up to 80 lbs.
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Moderate lighting and variable temperature
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Required to enter areas of moderate to extreme noise i.e. the weld shop, warehouse and shipping/receiving
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Standing/sitting/bending at varied times throughout the day
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Required to go to external job sites
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