Job Description

About Atlantic Industries Limited Atlantic Industries Limited (AIL) is an award-winning innovator of engineered solutions in structural plate bridges and tunnels, prefabricated bridges, pipe and drainage systems, abutments and retaining walls, and sound barrier walls. Headquartered in Sackville, New Brunswick, AIL operates a network of technical sales teams, engineering departments, and manufacturing plants in Canada. At AIL we value integrity, excellence, innovation and a \xe2\x80\x98can do\xe2\x80\x99 attitude. We look for team members who are collaborative, accountable, curious and committed in everything they do. If this sounds like you, then you will enjoy working at AIL. AIL is a member of the multinational \xe2\x80\x93 a leader in developing efficient engineered solutions for the transportation, public works, railway, mining and energy, forestry, and development sectors for over 50 years. About this Position We are looking for an Inside Sales Representative that enjoys problem solving to satisfy customer needs and to improve internal sales processes. This person will utilize a mix of their selling and technical expertise, along with knowledge of AIL products to provide a strong working relationship with our customers. This will include providing solutions, taking product orders, assisting customers with their selections, troubleshooting customer issues, answering customer inquiries, prospecting for new opportunities, supporting our sales team and ensuring satisfaction of existing customers. This position will report to the Northern British Colombia/ Yukon Sales Manager and located in the Armstrong, British Colombia office. Responsibilities:

• Respond in a timely and professional manner to customer inquiries, including taking orders, providing information and solutions, and referring to others as required.
• Responsible for sales support activities including on-line bid searches; assisting and executing sales strategies; generating sales leads; maintaining accurate sales and CRM records; and contributing to annual sales goals.
• Responsible for project coordinator support activities including booking transportation, negotiating pricing, and coordinating deliveries with freight carriers.
• Help in identifying sales opportunities by prospecting, acting on leads with support from Sales Manager. Monitor existing client base for expansion, growth or potential moves.
• Assist in negotiation of agreements, change orders and contracts with customers.
• Direct selling on small scale public tenders and private negotiated projects.
• Participate and coordinate company risk and opportunity evaluations with Sales Manager.
• Communicate with our manufacturing teams to ensure client product and orders are on schedule.
• Conduct thorough review of project tender documents and specifications as required.
• Prepare, submit, and follow up on budget estimates for customers, owners, and consultants.
• Occasional travel to site walks and pre-tender meetings
• A commitment to continuous learning of AIL products and their differentiated selling features.
• Identify, recommend and refer any opportunities, which arise from client queries to other Departments or Regions as necessary.
• Ascertain trends and repetitive occurrences to enable permanent resolution of issues that could be rectified by process enhancement.
• Assist the Sales Manager and Technical Sales Team as required.
• Responsible for providing feedback on key customer information to Sales, Marketing, and Production.

Qualifications:

• Strong English written and oral communication skills.
• Excellent organization and time management skills.
• Highly motivated and driven work ethic
• Ability to work independently and follow task to completion.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Strong analytical problem-solving skills.
• Fluent use of Microsoft office (Excel, word, and Outlook)
• Knowledge of AutoCAD is an asset
• Knowledge of ERP system is an asset
• Strong understanding of Sales and Marketing.
• Civil Engineering Technology or Business Management is an asset.
• Previous experience with Civil Construction Products sales is an asset.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent Salary: From $50,000.00 per year Benefits:

• Company pension
• Dental care
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision care
• Wellness program

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus pay

Education:

• DCS / DEC (preferred)

Experience:

• sales: 1 year (preferred)
• Civil engineering: 1 year (preferred)

Work Location: One location