Outside Sales Account Manager - Vancouver

Posted:
8/19/2024, 6:58:34 AM

Location(s):
British Columbia, Canada

Experience Level(s):
Mid Level

Field(s):
Customer Success & Support ⋅ Sales & Account Management

Workplace Type:
Hybrid

Join our world-class field sales team at HD Supply, Canada (a Home Depot company). Your territory will be Edmonton along with Northern Alberta. You will manage a portfolio of approximately 200 accounts in a growing market within the Hospitality and Healthcare verticals. You will foster relationships and build on existing accounts approximately 70% of the time, with 30% of your effort in bringing on new customers. You will spend 80% of your time in the field meeting with clients and the remainder working from home.

Territory: Vancouver

Preferred Qualifications:

  • 3+ years of outside sales experience in similar industry is desired
  • Experience increasing portfolio sales with consultative solution-selling techniques.
  • Previous CRM experience - Infor, SalesForce.com, etc.
  • Proven history of self-motivation and high productivity in a remote position.

Perks of working for HD Supply includes: 

  • We're growing! 
  • Comprehensive benefits plan on first day (Medical, Dental, Vision).
  • Generous Paid Time Off benefits.
  • Advancement Opportunity with Fortune 500 company.
  • Employee Stock Purchase Program.
  • Generous Sales Incentive opportunities.
  • Monthly vehicle allowance and gas card.

Job Summary

Develop new prospects and interacts with existing customers to increase sales utilizing knowledge of the company's core customers and product line. Responsible to profitably grow sales to achieve yearly sales goals as a sales consultant for current core industries and emerging industries and markets; responsible for prospecting for new accounts, retaining existing accounts, and increasing opportunities with existing customer. This position requires operation of a Company Vehicle or a Personal Vehicle and such operation is done consistently more than 20% of the average work week. If selected for this position, the company will run a Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) report. A requirement of this position is an acceptable MVR report.

Major Tasks, Responsibilities, and Key Accountabilities

  • Conducts on-site customer visits with new and existing customers. Manages sales volume with an existing group of customers, prospects successfully to expand the customer base.
  • Forecasts, prospects, and bids for new business to include customers, markets, and additional service opportunities.
  • Maintains existing and builds new customer partnerships. Develops and sustains sales relationships with key decision makers and influencers on all levels of an organization.
  • Shares market and competitor information with all applicable channels within the organization; establishes relationships and working partnerships.
  • Partners with customers, vendors, Credit, and A/R to quickly resolve customer service issues.
  • Identifies customer products needs and coordinates execution of orders.
  • May conduct negotiations with suppliers, vendors and manufacturers.
  • Assists in training or mentoring of associates.


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Nature and Scope

  • Demonstrates skill in data analysis techniques by resolving missing/incomplete information and inconsistencies/anomalies in more complex research/data.
  • Nature of work requires increasing independence; receives guidance only on unusual, complex problems or issues. Work review typically involves periodic review of output by a supervisor and/or direct customers of the process.
  • May provide general guidance/direction to or train junior level support or professional personnel.


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Work Environment

  • Typically located in a comfortable environment but with regular exposure to factors that may cause noticeable discomfort or a moderate risk of accident or illness, such as temperature extremes, moving machinery, loud noises, and fumes.
  • Requires intermittent periods during which continuous physical exertion is required, such as walking, standing, stooping, climbing, lifting, and maneuvering material or equipment that may be heavy (50+ pounds) or awkward.
  • Typically requires overnight travel more than 50% of the time.


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Education and Experience

  • Typically requires BS/BA in a related discipline. Generally 2-5 years of experience in a related field OR MS/MA and generally 2-4 years of experience in a related field. Certification is required in some areas.

Our Goals for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

We are committed to creating a culture that promotes equity, respect, and advocacy for every HD Supply associate. We value the diversity of our people.

Equal Employment Opportunity

HD Supply is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.