Posted 10 days ago
Outside Sales Representative - Port Perry
@ Rona Inc.
Port Perry, Ontario
Overview
Rona Inc. (Doidge Building Centres Ltd.) is hiring an outside sales representative in Port Perry to sell building materials such as lumber, drywall, insulation and roofing to builders and contractors. The role involves managing existing accounts, pursuing new customers, preparing quotes and visiting job sites. The posting states a full-time, in-person position with 5-7 years of building industry experience and the benefits of employee discounts and career advancement.
Responsibilities:
- Manage existing contractor and builder accounts
- Source and sell full line of building materials
- Prepare quotes and material take-offs from blueprints
- Visit job sites to build customer relationships
- Follow up on overdue accounts receivable
Requirements summary:
- 5-7 years in building and construction industry
- Strong listening, communication and interpersonal skills
- Detailed knowledge of pricing strategies and price books
- Strong math skills
- Intermediate computer and reporting tool skills
Tools & skills
Benefits mentioned
Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-10-29
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-29
- Source record updated
- 2026-10-29
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Job details
| Seniority | Mid level |
| Department | Sales |
| Experience | 5+ years |
| Hours per week | 40 (estimated) |
| Travel | air: none · ground: minimal |
| Work setting | Office, Client sites, Outdoors |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer moderate |
| Languages | English |
| Perks mentioned | Employee discount, Paid training |
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Rona Inc.
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 346 |
Overview:
We are currently looking for an experienced and motivated sales professional. The selected candidate will work to ensure the best possible customer experience selling construction building supplies (i.e., lumber, drywall, insulation, roofing supplies, and other) to builders and contractors (long-term and new customers). The ideal candidate will be able to work with little to no supervision, thrive in a fast-paced environment, have strong attention to detail, and the ability to think and adapt “on-the-go”. This position offers excellent experience and the chance to grow personally and professionally.
Position Summary:
Manage existing accounts including price negotiation, sourcing product, and build relationships to gain new business. Pursue new customers and accounts to expand the Rona Doidge Building Centres Ltd. reach in the building material supply market.
Duties and Responsibilities, but not limited to:
- Expand Doidge Building Centres Ltd business through new customer relationships and manage existing customer base
- Promote, sell, and source full line of building material products to a range of clients including new and existing contractors, builders, general contractors, and developers.
- Remain knowledgeable and current in the building and construction industry.
- Prepare quantity estimates and sales quotes. Review material requirements including blueprint and material take-offs.
- Develop and maintain sales for accounts in assigned sales territory. Establish schedule for maintaining contact with established accounts. Regularly report on progress to senior management.
- Meets regularly with Sales Manager to review sales performance, determine growth and development opportunities.
- Review accounts receivables and follow-up on overdue and delinquent accounts
- Regularly visit job sites to establish relationships with customers, stay current with ongoing projects.
- Act as an ambassador of the company with all employees and customers
- Maintain an emphasis on a safety culture, customer service, and efficiency as a top priority
- Perform other job-related duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
- 5-7 years of experience in the building and construction industry
- Exemplary listening, communication, and interpersonal skills.
- Effective time management and problem-solving skills
- Strong math skills
- Dynamic, results driven individual with proven ability to develop and capitalize on sales leads
- Detailed knowledge of pricing strategies and price book set up and maintenance
- Detailed knowledge of reporting tools and intermediate level computer skills
Doidge Building Centres Ltd. background.
Doidge Building Centres Ltd. started out as a single lumber yard in 1995 in Miller Lake. Over the years, the company has grown to include 11 locations, 10 of which are branded with Rona. The group of stores is constantly changing and looking for opportunities to grow both externally and internally. With a new generation who grew up in the industry looking to continue the growth, the possibilities are endless.
Doidge Building Centres Ltd.'s Core Values
- People First
- Integrity
- Collaboration
- Customer Focus
What’s in it for You?
- Career advancement and training opportunities
- Opportunity for a comprehensive benefit package
- An opportunity to work for a growing company
- Being part of a dynamic team
- Employee discounts
Disclosure use of AI in our Recruitment Process:
We may use AI-supported tools to assist with screening and assessing applications; however, all final decisions are made by the hiring team.
Notice of Accommodations:
We are committed to providing an inclusive and accessible recruitment and selection process. Accommodations are available to applicants throughout all stages of the hiring process. If you require an accommodation, please reach out to our hiring team and we will work with you to make appropriate arrangements based on your needs.
Experience:
- sales: 2 years (preferred)
- building and construction industry: 5 years (preferred)
Work Location: In person
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