Sales Representative

Sales rep based in Montreal, Canada calling on A&D accounts to include Montreal, Maritimes, Ottatwa and Quebec City. Some local furniture manufacturer accounts are also included. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Ability to travel to client locations, must have a car
• Develop and maintain ongoing relationships with clients (firms and individuals)
• Support Company Protocol
• Maintain resource libraries for sampled clients
• Maintain and manage client data base
• Entertain strategic clients, including evening entertainment and industry events
• Bilingual in French and English

MAGNITUDE AND RELATIONSHIP REPORTING This position reports to Manager, Regional Sales and may receive additional assignments and direction from VP, Sales. CONTACTS INSIDE AND OUTSIDE THE ORGANIZATION This position has contact with specifying clients, local furniture manufacturers, purchasing customers, and end-users; departments including: resource management, QA, sales coordinators and sales management. KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

• Posses a dedication to excellence
• The successful candidate will be confident, enthusiastic, and a well informed communicator
• Excellent interpersonal skills, a team player
• Articulate and effective communicator. Excellent communication skills both written and verbal
• Ability to handle problem resolution smartly and with confidence
• Organization and time management a must
• Responsive to clients and internal depts
• Strategically manages territory and account list, possess good follow up skills
• Ability to follow company protocol and processes, committed to continuous improvement
• Required language fluency in French and English

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• A bachelor’s degree or equivalent, degree in Interior Design is preferred.
• 2-4 years of sales experience