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Sales Representative
Job Number: 1
Sales Representative
Martek Supply – Burlington, ON – On Site
Base Salary plus Commission – Full-time, Permanent
Martek Supply is a Canadian owned and operated Landscape and Construction supply company. Located in Burlington, ON, Martek Supply has been serving the Golden Horseshoe, GTA and Southern Ontario for the past 30 years. Carrying products ranging from landscape lighting, outdoor audio/video, landscape edging, geotextiles, drainage products, hardscape products , pond supplies and artificial turf, our drive at Martek Supply is to deliver high quality products with top notch customer service.
We are seeking a Junior Sales Representative to help us grow and expand our Sales team. The individual will be responsible for a portion of the inside sales, with the goal of becoming more of a consultative sales role as they become more comfortable with our products and the industry. This opportunity is based out of our Burlington, ON office.
Key Responsibilities:
- Conduct inside sales activities – quoting, sales, product information
- Conduct research to develop new business and to help penetrate new markets
- Assist with marketing efforts, including travel for trade shows
- Promote the best possible customer experience to grow customer satisfaction and repeat business
- Work with CRM – sales, pipeline, appointments, quotes
- Submit thought-based sales and order forecasts
- Become immersed in both our stocking products and products around the industry to obtain both industry knowledge as well as make informed suggestions for future product SKUs
Qualifications:
- Canadian citizenship or a valid work permit for employment in Canada
- University degree/College Diploma or commensurate work experience
- 1-2 years Business Development experience
- Landscape or Construction industry experience preferred
- Familiarity with Zoho CRM or similar suite preferred
- Valid driver’s license with own vehicle preferred
Skills:
- Able to self motivate and work independently with problem solving attitude
- Ability to work within a team, no job is too small mentality
- Excellent in communication with all departments within company
- Demonstrate a record of long-term commitment
- Able to match a good technical approach and a strong relational attitude