Job Description

Position description

CertainTeed Canada, Inc., a division of Saint-Gobain, has an exciting career opportunity for a Regional Field Sales Manager.

This is a great chance to join a Top Employer and contribute to our growth and success by providing fast and sufficient support to our Canadian business.

Territory Location: Western Canada (excluding BC)

As the successful sales lead, you will be responsible for building sales within new and existing customers within the Interior Products Group (IPG). ; The IPG Sales team works primarily with builders, contractors and distribution customers to generate sales growth of CertainTeed's (CT) portfolio.

Responsibilities:

• Build, maintain and add value to relationships between customer's and CT's organization; Customer audiences include contractors, distributors, etc
• Develop and maintain business plans within the market, jointly developing plans with Territory Manager's (TM) to maximize growth of Finishing and VAP with distribution partners
• Work collaboratively with TM's, Sr. Field Application Manager, Architectural Solutions Managers, and EPG team in the territory to deliver sales growth and sustained demand
• Work with the ASM team to achieve specifications for Value Added Products (VAP) and increase project closing rate in both the residential and commercial markets
• Work with Director of Sales to implement and execute Regional distribution strategy with CT Key Strategic accounts consistent with the overall business to maximize quality / effectiveness and quantity of sales calls
• Act as Key Account Manager for primary GSD, LBM, Retail and drywall-insulation contractors, (Owner/President level) in Prairies
• Provide consultative approach for specific negotiations on finishing products, Gypsum, Insulation and Ceilings with GSD Buying Groups. Act as key contact for regional GSD buying group, LBM, Retail purchasers for the Prairies
• Provides effective leadership and regular performance coaching and mentorship to TM's with GSD responsibility utilizing company coaching model
• Coordinates key projects, training schedules, promotional execution of GSD strategic marketing initiatives with GSD, LBM, Retail TM's territory
• Lead team that will be responsible for forecasting sales in IPG group
• Monitors market pricing, and where applicable, presents documented price approval requests in strict accordance with legal requirements and company guidelines

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in architecture, marketing, business or similar discipline, or five (5) years of equivalent combination of education and experience that provides thorough knowledge of the laws, regulations and practices concerned with the field of construction.
• Minimum 10 years' of applied professional experience in the pull through sale of drywall finishing products, managing of senior customer relationships, sales presentations, job site calls and closing of sales.
• Knowledge of commercial and residential construction practices.
• Demonstrated ability to establish rapport and build quality relationships through networking with contractors, distributors at a senior/ownership level.
• Good interpersonal, negotiating and problem-solving skills
• Excellent presentation skills with good written and oral communication.
• Results driven, flexible, open-minded and ability to work in a team environment.
• Computer literate and proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.

Who are we ?

We provide unique options to fit your unique lives! Our Total Rewards Program is customizable to accommodate your needs. Our includes, but is not limited to:

• Excellent healthcare benefits package.
• Family Focus & Balance: Parental leave, paid time-off and Employee Assistance Program.
• Financial Security: Competitive RRSP, Company-funded DPSP (Deferred Profit-Sharing Plan) and Employee Stock Purchase Program (PEG).
• Volunteer Day off: Give back to the community - each employee has one paid day a year that they can use towards volunteering their time and effort with a registered charity.
• LiveWell Program: Rewarding you for living a healthy lifestyle.
• And more!

Here's what we do...

CertainTeed is a subsidiary of Saint-Gobain -- the world's largest building materials company with a 350-year legacy of innovation and growth. Saint-Gobain group is leader in sustainable product development and environmental stewardship. We're proud to that Saint-Gobain North America was recognized by Top Employers institute as on the best workplaces in North America & Canada.

For 113 years, CertainTeed has been synonymous with quality, trust, innovation, and service. Our team designs, manufactures and distributes materials and solutions in the construction and building materials market. CertainTeed's broad product offering includes insulation, ceilings, roofing, siding, fence, railing, deck, exterior trim and gypsum board products. We provide comfort, performance and safety while addressing the challenges of sustainable construction, resource efficiency and climate change. Our offerings incorporate and promote the wellbeing for each of us and we are building a future where we collectively work together towards our core purpose to Make the World a Better Home.

Why work for us?

At Saint-Gobain, our employees have pride in belonging to an organization whose culture is made up of these core values: Trust, Empowerment, & Collaboration. Our company encourages diversity and inclusion in all its forms while our products .

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We look forward to hearing from everyone but please note that due to the volume of resumes submitted, only those selected for next steps will be contacted. To stay in touch with CertainTeed, follow us on LinkedIn, Facebook and Instagram.