Job Description

Get to know us!

Established in 1980, Gracious Living Corporation is a leading Canadian manufacturer of Patio Furniture and Storage Products located in Woodbridge, Ontario. Gracious Living's commitment to excellence in offering timeless design and quality products are proudly reflected with North American Retailers.


Our products are manufactured and distributed throughout Canada, the USA, and Europe, and sold throughout over 12,000 North American major retail outlets.


Our people are fundamental to our success. We value our dedicated employees, who are committed to safety, quality and customer service ensuring our continued growth and success.


Building strong, transparent and long-lasting relationships with our employees, customers and suppliers is our backbone.

What you will do:

Initiate, plan, implement, and manage sales strategies for existing and potential accounts and new business. Prospect the market for potential new business and customers. Provide direct sales service to existing customers and recommend development of new products and consequent developmental progression with operations. Project management to include maintaining the lines of communication between sales, manufacturing, engineering, accounting, purchasing, and customer service. Forecast annual sales volume by account and potential new business and accountable for profit and loss. Forecast annual expense budgets and manage territory within approved budgets. Develop sales plans, progression and budgets. Plan and deliver customer presentations, participate in promotional events and opportunities. Manage and increase customer relationships through product knowledge, marketplace trends & and strategies. Prepare & deliver quotations within 24 hours. Internal consultation on customer-related issues (i.e. quality, new tool development, product performance). Prepare engineering and tooling documents regularly. Possess and maintain valid travel documentation - up to 40% international travel. Other duties as assigned.

The right candidate will have/be:

Education:University or College Diploma and equivalent experience above.

8+ years' senior sales experience in plastics manufacturing preferably with an extrusion background in an OEM, Business to Business sales leading role capacity with relevance to conceptual or technical selling strategies. Effective oral and written communication skills. Strong Managerial skills and ability to meet deadlines Strong initiative and creative thinker Judgment and Leadership skills Exceptional sales techniques Self-starter, innovative and able to work in an extremely fast paced environment. Excellent organizational skills. Must be able to multi-task and be detail oriented. Strong proficiency in MS Office: Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint Strong follow up, and execution skills. Strong presentation and negotiation skills. Solid knowledge within plastics industry, in particular with Extrusion manufacturing processes Basic knowledge of Engineering and Tooling Willingness to work extended and/or flexible hours

What's in it for you?

Competitive salary Extended health and dental benefits RRSP/DPSP Matching program Employee Assistance Program Onsite parking Room for growth and development Expense Reimbursement (mileage, business lunches, cell phone, etc.)
Gracious Living is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating a safe environment for all employees equally. We adhere to all guidelines set forth in the OHSA and the AODA and focus on inclusivity in all of our employment practices. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please let us know at the time of application.