Account manager – sales

Overview

Languages

English

Education

• College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years
• or equivalent experience
• Community college and general and vocational college (CEGEP) administration
• Sales, distribution and marketing operations, general
• Selling skills and sales operations

Experience

3 years to less than 5 years

On the road

Work locations may vary. Frequent or constant travel is required from the employee.

Work site environment

• Non-smoking
• Air conditioned
• Clean

Work setting

• Manufacture
• Agricultural equipment

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Plan and control budget and expenditures
• Determine strategic planning related to new product lines
• Plan, direct and evaluate the activities of sales departments in commercial, industrial, wholesale and retail and other establishments
• Provide customer service
• Perform data entry
• Estimate or quote prices, credit or contract terms, warranties and delivery dates
• Provide advice about merchandise
• Conduct sales calls
• Greet customers and discuss type, quality and quantity of merchandise or services sought for purchase, rental or lease
• Maintain sales records for inventory control
• Assist in display of merchandise
• Oversee the preparation of sales and orders

Supervision

• No supervision responsibility

Experience and specialization

Type of product

• Building materials (other than lumber)
• Aluminum doors, windows and awnings
• Industrial supplies

Computer and technology knowledge

• Electronic mail
• MS Office
• Presentation software

Type of experience

• Call centre

Area of work experience

• Marketing

Area of specialization

• Sales

Specialization/experience (business sales and services)

• Negotiation

Additional information

Security and safety

• Driver’s validity licence check
• Reference required

Transportation/travel information

• Own transportation
• Own vehicle
• Travel expenses paid by employer

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Attention to detail
• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure
• Work with minimal supervision
• Ability to distinguish between colours

Personal suitability

• Ability to multitask
• Accurate
• Client focus
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Initiative
• Organized
• Team player
• Dependability
• Reliability
• Collaborative
• Analytical
• Creativity
• Efficiency
• Energetic
• Goal-oriented
• Hardworking
• Integrity
• Positive attitude
• Quick learner
• Resourcefulness
• Honesty
• Maturity

Benefits

Financial benefits

• As per collective agreement
• Bonus
• Commission
• Mileage paid

Other benefits

• Free parking available
• Learning/training paid by employer
• On-site amenities
• On-site recreation and activities
• Other benefits
• Team building opportunities
• Parking available