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Account Executive (Sales Representative)

@ Canadian Linen

Kelowna, British Columbia

$50k–$55k/yr
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Overview

Canadian Linen is hiring an Account Executive to win new business and grow market share in the Okanogan area through outside sales of uniforms, linens and facility services. The role requires regular travel to clients, including overnight trips and possible US travel. The posting states a base salary of $50,000-$55,000 plus commission and bonus, with uncapped earning potential.

Pay:

$50,000–$55,000 a year

Responsibilities:

  • Sell uniforms as primary product, plus linens and facility services
  • Prospect and secure new business through in-person visits
  • Meet sales targets for calls, appointments and sales
  • Follow structured sales process and maintain CRM records
  • Travel to clients in the Okanogan area, including overnight trips

Requirements summary:

  • Valid driver's licence, car insurance and dependable vehicle
  • Pass criminal background check
  • Post-secondary diploma or degree
  • Willingness to travel overnight and possibly to the US
  • B2B outside sales experience focused on new accounts (preferred)
  • Salesforce or other CRM experience (preferred)

Tools & skills

Benefits mentioned

Retirement planEmployee assistance
Source and dates

Employer career site / ATS feed · dayforce-feed

Employer posting date
2026-06-08
First seen by our source
2026-10-14
Source record updated
2026-10-22

These dates describe the source record, not a live verification that the employer is still hiring. Check the original posting.

Job details

SeniorityEntry level
DepartmentSales
Hours per week40 (estimated)
Travelground: frequent
Work settingClient sites, Vehicle, Office
PositionSitting and standing
Physical demandsphysical low · computer moderate
Driver’s licencerequired, own vehicle
Background checkscriminal record
EducationCollege diploma (required)

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Job description


***This position requires travel to clients throughout the Okanogan area

THE ROLE

Do you love working outside of the office? Do you have a competitive spirit? Are you a strong and influential communicator? If so, the Canadian Linen sales team is looking for an ambitious Account Executive (AE) to drive sales and advance with our company. Join us and be part of a rapidly growing outside sales team working together to secure new business and increase market share. While uniform sales will be the primary focus of the AE, they will also sell linens and facility services to support our growth and increase in demand.

Successful candidates will possess:

  • Tenacity, Drive - We have industry leading sales goals based on calls, appointments and in person prospecting and sales targets.
  • Speed, Agility - Our industry is continuously adapting and growing. Every day will be a new and exciting opportunity to showcase your skills.
  • Coachable - You will complete a paid, comprehensive sales training program to gain product knowledge, mentorship, and learn how to be a successful Canadian Linen team member.
  • Ability Follow Our Sales Process - We teach you our structured sales process to set you up for success as you’re working both independently and collaborating as a team.
  • Technology - Our team uses laptops, cell phones, Microsoft Office, and a Customer Relationship Management System (CRM) to stay organized and connected.
  • Customer Focus and Orientation - In this role, you will be the face of the company. We need someone passionate about providing the ultimate customer experience.
  • Ability to Influence - We need someone who can overcome objections and effectively demonstrate why we are the uniform, facilities, and first aid products supplier of choice.

Required Qualifications:

  • Valid driver’s license, proof of car insurance and a dependable vehicle
  • Successfully pass Criminal Background Check
  • Post-Secondary Diploma or degree
  • Must be willing to travel, including overnight travel and possible travel to the US.

Preferred:

  • Business-to-business outside sales experience focused on new account generation
  • Strong presentation and communication skills
  • Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook)
  • Experience with Customer Relationship Management Systems - Salesforce preferred

WHY CHOOSE US?

  • Job stability: Canadian Linen has been employing people for over 100 years in Canada
  • Competitive Pay Rate: Base salary + Commission + Bonus: Uncapped earning potential
  • Great benefits and employee assistance program
  • Retirement Savings Plan
  • Company pension with employer match
  • Ongoing training and mentoring
  • Great teammates and collaborative work environment
  • A consistently growing company that promotes from within

Compensation: The salary rate that Canadian Linen and Uniform Service reasonably expects to pay is between $50,000-$55,000 annually for this position depending on circumstances including an applicant’s skills and qualifications, certain degrees and certifications, prior job experience, market data, and other relevant factors. Additional compensation may include a bonus or commission.



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