Job Description

Company Description

We are a respected International Wholesale Distributor of Building Products with branch offices throughout Canada and in various locations in the United States. With a 50-year track record of dependable service to the retail and industrial, building material industry, we are an equal opportunity employer offering a competitive compensation package including company benefits. Taiga supports and encourages sound forest practices and the effective management of the forest resource for future generations to enjoy. We are a public company, listed on the TSX and were awarded winner of 2014 Canada\xe2\x80\x99s Top 50 Small and Medium Employers.



Taiga Building Products\xe2\x80\x94Moncton branch has a full-time, permanent opportunity available, reporting to the Sales Manager. The primary focus of this position is to grow our lumber, panel, and building products business within the assigned area.

The position is based out of our branch in Moncton, with travel involved throughout the New Brunswick territory.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain and develop the Company\xe2\x80\x99s current client base and generate new business within assigned service area
• Provide customers with relevant product information, superior customer service and after-sales service
• Prepare various internal paperwork, process orders, etc.
• Develop a close working relationship with customers and suppliers
• Identify key areas of opportunity by reviewing customers, competitors and trends
• Plan and implement promotional programs
• Schedule, coordinate and conduct product demonstrations
• Ensure maximum sales revenues are obtained
• Attend periodic meetings and trade shows, as required
• Maintain working knowledge of all features of all products sold
• Provide customers with relevant product information and service

Qualifications

Knowledge/Skills/Competencies

• A post-secondary degree or equivalent combination of education and work experience
• Must have a minimum of 3\xe2\x80\x935 years of sales experience; related industry experience would be beneficial.
• An established relationship with the customer base would be beneficial.
• Team player as well as an individual go-getter
• Proven record of delivering superior customer service and satisfaction
• Must be computer literate
• Ability to meet and exceed sales targets
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; bilingual skills would be beneficial
• Professional in appearance
• Must be able to travel within territory, have a reliable vehicle and manage a regular travel schedule
• Must have time management skills

Additional Information

Compensation:

• We offer a competitive salary
• Dental care
• Disability insurance
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• RRSP match
• Scholarships available
• Vision care
• Wellness program

Regular Shift Timing: 8 hours/day: 40 hours/week

Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

Moncton, NB: Reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required).

WHY WORK FOR TAIGA?

Equal opportunity employer, leading wholesale distributor of building products within North America and overseas! Check us out at www.taigabuilding.com

Taiga Building Products