IKO Industries Ltd. is a market leader in the manufacturing of roofing and building materials. IKO is a Canadian owned and operated business with production facilities worldwide and has many years of unparalleled success in the roofing materials industry. Quality, integrity, and trustworthiness are the values that underlie this success, and we have built this company by hiring people who hold these values. People like you!
Job Description
The Contractor Sales Representative has an exciting new opportunity to build a successful sales career! This role is perfect for a new grad or Junior Sales person. Our senior sales staff is ready to take on the commitment of training this Contractor Sales Representative to ensure that they are ready to take on the Territory Sales position within two years. If you are a new grad or Junior Sales person and you have great communication and organization skills, along with stellar closing skills, this might be the position for you!
This role is responsible for the daily support of the sales throughout their respective region. Achieve sales and market share growth by generating pull-through demand with contractors, builders and architects.
**The territory covered is the Chicagoland area and the candidate must live in the territory.
WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU?
Competitive salary
Competitive health and benefit plan
Competitive matched retirement savings program
The opportunity to join a continuously growing organization with focus on Diversity and Inclusion
The opportunity to work with an industry leader in manufacturing
WHEN YOU JOIN US YOU WILL BE:
Grow: Increase sales by developing new and existing professional contractor/builder relationships
Develop: Cultivate IKO’s customer base through loyalty programs & service excellence and build relationships with professionals in the industry
Win: Increase IKO specifications with product specifiers – architects, project managers, consultants, etc.
Organize & execute a business plan that meets the territory sales goals and customer needs
Become an expert in knowledge of all IKO products and programs
Engage professional contractors, builders, and architects to drive demand for IKO products & programs
Perform product demonstrations & product education sessions related to IKOs performance products
Spend 90% of time calling on contractors, builders and architects to drive demand for IKO products in a territory defined by Regional Sales Manager.
Present products and programs to contractors, builders, and architects
Work closely with outside sales reps from IKO distribution channels
Utilize approved sales & marketing resources to engage customers and position the IKO brand
Work closely with local TSR, DM or RSM to understand market conditions
Monitor, analyze and regularly communicate sales data
Work closely with local TSR or DSM to understand market pricing conditions
Conducts prospect calls and follow up on sales leads
OUR IDEAL CANDIDATE:
Bachelor’s degree in Business, Sales, Management or Marketing preferred
Experience with CRM systems
Sales analyst experience and firm understanding of sales performance metrics
Previous experience in B2B sales or sales coordination
Demonstrates good judgment, with the capacity to independently evaluate situations and identify the optimum course of action.
Demonstrates initiative in seeking ways to contribute to the success of the company that go beyond a narrow definition of job responsibilities.
Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
Excellent problem-solving & analytical skills with a solid understanding of data analysis techniques and technologies
Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office products
Demonstrates excellent interpersonal, communication and presentation skills
Demonstrated self-starter who is able to work collaboratively
Bilingual in Spanish or Korean a plus.
WORK AUTHORIZATIONS AND TRAVEL:
Must be authorized to work in the United States of America
80% local out of office time
Must be willing to relocation for future opportunities.
Must have a valid drivers license
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Benefits of Employment: IKO recognizes that its success is due to the strength of its employees. A primary goal of IKO is to promote individual employee's sense of accomplishment and contribution so that employees enjoy their association with IKO. The Company invests in its employees so that they are the most knowledgeable in the industry, and undertakes great efforts to nurture loyalty to, and teamwork at, IKO. We are pleased to offer competitive compensation, health care, a progressive and challenging workplace and a commitment to teamwork and integrity.
Diversity and Equal Opportunity Employment: IKO Industries Ltd. is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to diversity and inclusion and are pleased to consider all qualified applicants for employment without consideration to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status or disability. IKO Industries Ltd. encourages and welcomes applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.