Sales Representative - Retail

Richelieu Hardware is currently seeking a Territory Sales Representative for the Province of Saskatchewan who ideally resides within the proximity of Saskatoon. Under the supervision of the Retail Sales Manager, the Representative will ensure the development of new customers and the retention of existing customers in the Retail Hardware and Lumber segment.

More specifically, the main responsibilities of the position are to:

• Perform visits to hardware retail stores throughout the Province of Saskatchewan.

• Some overnight travel may be required.

• Building solid relationships with customers.

• Improving sales by optimizing product selection.

• Updating merchandising/planograms and presenting new products.

• Respond to inquiries about products and services.

• Identify opportunities to convert competitive assortments, present, close, execute.

• Occasionally attend trade shows and sales meetings.

• Prepare information packages and other necessary supporting materials.

• Submit monthly expense reports on time.

• Maintain updated information for customer records, prospects and service proposals.

• Contribute to the improvement of the development strategy and marketing plan.

• Continuously updating all customers on company product modifications and enhancements.

• Advocate and train customers to leverage richelieu.com for regular and special orders.

Requirements

• College Degree in Marketing or a related field, combined with relevant experience.

• Minimum of 3 to 5 years of experience in a similar position.

• Experience in the hardware business as well as in the retail business would be an asset.

• Excellent English communication (written and spoken).

• Good computer skills including MS Word, PowerPoint, Excel and Outlook;

• Self-motivated, and detail oriented with good presentation skills.

• Ability to work in a team.

• Able to lift up to 50 lbs.

• Organized, autonomous, resourceful, hardworking.

• This position requires travel 90% of the time.

Compensation includes a base salary + commission, car allowance, travel expenses, a group insurance program, and an Employee Share Purchase Plan.

What we offer :

• A Canadian flagship : As a company with proud roots in Quebec, present in Canada and the United States, we enjoy excellent recognition and a great reputation.

• A mature and stable company: With more than 50 years of experience in the market, we offer the trust and organizational strength needed for a safe working environment.

• Continuous growth: With strong financial health, our business is constantly expanding, opening future opportunities for all.

• Competitive compensation: We offer competitive base compensation based on the market.

• Opportunity to become a shareholder: We believe in the involvement of our employees and offer them the opportunity to become shareholders.

• Work-life balance: We value a healthy and flexible work environment, allowing everyone to achieve a work-life balance.

• Quality products: We are committed to offering products of exceptional quality, thus satisfying our most demanding customers.

• Opportunity to grow: We encourage career opportunities and continuing education for the professional development of our employees.

Invitation to Apply

If you would like to contribute to the growth of a North American leader, we would be pleased to review your application. All individuals who possess the essential qualifications are encouraged to apply.

We invite you to visit our corporate website at https://www.richelieu.com/emplois to submit your application

We thank all candidates for their interest, however, we will only communicate with candidates selected for the pre-selection process.

By submitting their application file, candidates consent to Richelieu Hardware Ltée collecting, using, and retaining the documents provided solely for the purpose of evaluating their application. These documents may be retained by Richelieu Hardware Ltée for future reference for a period of twelve (12) months following receipt of the application.