Outside Sales Representative l ECS Electrical Cable Supply Ltd l Alberta

The Opportunity:  Outside Sales Representative - Edmonton/Calgary, Alberta

ECS Electrical Cable Supply Ltd. (ECS), established in 1984, is the largest independently owned distributor of electrical wire and cable products and solutions in Canada. ECS attributes its success to understanding the unique needs of its customers. ECS is proud to serve the Canadian Market through its coast-to-coast locations & Global Markets through its coast-to-coast locations and Global Markets through its Hub in the Dubai Free Zone. You can learn more about us here:  http://www.ecswire.com/en-us/About.

ECS is a proud Platinum Member of Canada's Best Managed Companies and is ISO 9001:2015.

We currently have an outstanding opportunity in either our Edmonton or Calgary locations for an energetic, experienced collaborator as an Outside Sales Representative.  The Outside Sales Representative will be responsible for identifying and pursuing new and existing sales opportunities in their assigned territory and will report to the Branch Manager.

ECS Core Values:

• Hire and retain the most qualified individuals.
• Ensure continuous training for all employees.
• Create a safe, satisfying and rewarding environment for our employees.
• Develop enhanced customer services throughout advancements.
• Create consistent, sustainable and profitable growth through customer, vendor and employee relationships built on service excellence, honesty and integrity.

What Your Day May Look Like:

• Co-ordinating, assisting and developing sales activity with Inside Sales Representatives.
• Working with management in research and development of new products and markets.
• Providing the Branch Manager with detailed information of all market related information obtained.
• Attending sales training programs (when available).
• Participating in industry trade shows as required.
• Identifying and pursuing sales opportunities; must be able to identify potential customers in their assigned territory and actively pursue to make a sale. This involves researching customers, networking, cold-calling and making in-person visits to introduce products or services.
• Building and maintaining relationships with customers.
• Tracking the sales pipeline; including identifying potential customers, scheduling follow-up visits and closing deals.
• Delivering excellent customer service; dedication to provide customer service both before and after a sale.

What You Will Need to Succeed:

• Robust interpersonal and communication skills to effectively communicate the benefits of products or services.
• Astute knowledge of electrical wire/cables and related products.
• Ultra organized with an ability to manage time effectively.
• Strong negotiation and closing aptitudes.
• Proficiency in CRM software or sales tracking tools.
• Relationship building, maintaining and sustaining a client base.
• Two (2) years minimum in a similar role.

What ECS Will Offer You:

• Dental Care
• Extended Health Care
• Vision Care
• RRSP with employer match after one year
• On-site parking
• Employee Assistance Program
• Market-competitive compensation
• Car allowance