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 Salesperson. Our senior sales staff is ready to commit to 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 Salesperson 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. CSR will:

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.

Location: The territory includes Oregon.

WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU?

Competitive compensation/pay package.Dental/Vision/Medical benefitsLife InsuranceHealth Spending AccountEmployee Support and Mental WellnessCompetitive matched retirement savings program – 401K (US) / RRSP (Canada)Be part of a long-standing and stable industry leader

WHEN YOU JOIN US YOU WILL BE:

Organizing & executing a business plan that meets the territory sales goals and customer needsAn expert in knowledge of all IKO products and programsEngaging professional contractors, builders, and architects to drive demand for IKO products & programsPerforming product demonstrations & product education sessions related to IKOs performance productsSpending 90% of time calling on contractors, builders, and architects to drive demand for IKO products in a territory defined by Regional Sales Manager.Presenting products and programs to contractors, builders, and architectsWorking closely with outside sales reps from IKO distribution channelsUtilizing approved sales & marketing resources to engage customers and position the IKO brandWorking closely with local TSR, DM, or RSM to understand market conditionsMonitoring, analyzing, and regularly communicating sales dataWorking closely with local TSR or DSM to understand market pricing conditionsConducting prospect calls and following up on sales leads

OUR IDEAL CANDIDATE:

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Sales, Management, or Marketing preferredExperience with CRM systemsSales analyst experience and a firm understanding of sales performance metricsPrevious experience in B2B sales or sales coordinationDemonstrates 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 goes 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 technologiesStrong working knowledge of Microsoft Office productsDemonstrates excellent interpersonal, communication, and presentation skillsDemonstrated self-starter who can work collaboratively

WORK AUTHORIZATIONS AND TRAVEL:

Must be authorized to work in the United States of America80% local out-of-office timeMust be willing to relocate for future opportunities.Must have a valid driver's 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.