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This sales role, ideal for an individual with 5 + years B2B sales experience, reports to the National Sales Manager. The successful candidate will be responsible for all sales activities in Ontario.We are:The leading Canadian skylight manufacturer for over 70 years, selling primarily to roofing distributors, building supply groups, window and door companies, glazing dealers, and specialty home improvement outlets. We operate out of a modern manufacturing facility in south Burnaby as well as a distribution centre and sales office in Mississauga.The Challenge:With the support of the National Sales Manager, your peers and customer service team, increase companys market share, while maintaining and enhancing our sales with current customersKey Responsibilities:Field based sales position calling on a variety of leading regional & national chains, building supply yards and roofing suppliersSpends the majority of time cultivating new relationships with key distributors and dealers throughout the province building upon and fostering relationships with both existing and new customer partnersDemonstrated ability to prioritize sales opportunities, grow your dealer network, and execute sales plansFocus on new business development, conducting cold calls, online searches, prequalifying and sourcing quotation opportunitiesPresents and implements marketing, merchandising, and promotional programs and materials to customersSales reporting: Provide regular communication with emphasis on customer calls including action & follow up plans and competitive activitiesProvide product knowledge training in formal / informal settingsThis position involves the sale of the Columbia Skylight and Fakro European Roof Window product linesAttend trade shows and contractor events, professionally representing companyRequired Skills, Qualities and Abilities:University Degree / College Diploma preferredBuilding materials and/or roofing industry experience is a desirable assetAbility to learn quickly, excellent interpersonal skills and ability to build rapport in a variety of settingsSelf-starter who has a demonstrated ability to take initiative, work independently without supervision, and effective territory and time management skills. You possess an outstanding work ethic Team player with an entrepreneurial spirit, driven, and enjoy a challenge. You are currently your company's sales leader!Proficient in Microsoft Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, CRM softwareExcellent written and live presentation skillsThis position involves overnight travel out of the GTA, a minimum of 4-6 nights per month You like to win, and have a great sense of humour!What we offer:Competitive compensation and reward plansExcellent bonus and commission potentialRRSP with employer matching programFull benefit plan including dental, extended health care, long term disability, and life insuranceCar allowanceEducational assistance programWho we are:The largest Canadian manufacturer of residential and commercial skylights with a reputation for quality and customer support second to none. Our industry leading brands include Columbia, Slimlite, and Fakro skylights and roof windows.We have been providing natural lighting to Canadian homes for 70 years, and are the best high performance energy efficient skylight supplier to the Canadian industry. Columbia has received awards for our products from ENERGY STAR Canada for three of the last four years.For more information, visit: www.columbiaskylights.comwww.energyefficientskylights.comMany of our team members have been with the company for 15 years or more, and we strive to provide an environment for our employees to learn, grow, and succeed. We are dedicated to giving back to the communities where we operate.