Posted:
9/27/2024, 7:55:37 AM
Location(s):
Ontario, Canada ⋅ Vaughan, Ontario, Canada
Experience Level(s):
Junior ⋅ Mid Level ⋅ Senior
Field(s):
Sales & Account Management
Location: SCP Distributors, 100 Vinyl Court, Unit A, Woodbridge, Ontario - L4L 4A3
Looking to work for the best in the industry?
Look no further than POOLCORP, the world's leading distributor of outdoor living products. With over 420 Sales Centers in 13 countries and a team with more than 6,000 dedicated employees, we are committed to meeting the needs of our customers with pride and professionalism. Our network includes SCP Distributors, SCP Distributors International, Superior Pool Products, National Pool Tile, Pinch A Penny, and Horizon Distributors.
Why join POOLCORP?
We offer a wealth of opportunities for career growth and advancement, with comprehensive training programs to support your success. As a company, we value integrity, trust, diversity, and innovation, and we strive to foster a family-oriented, hometown culture that is supported by our strong, stable, and growing business. Join us today and experience the best of both worlds!
So, end your job search here – at POOLCORP – Where Outdoor Living Comes to Life!
You want Benefits? You’ve got it! Our generous benefits package includes:
Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Drug coverage with Flexible Spending Accounts and Wellness Programs
401 (k) with generous company match
13 days of paid time off (PTO) & 8 Paid Holidays (NOTE: PTO increases with tenure!)
100% employer paid Life Insurance and Long-Term Disability Insurance
Paid Parental Leave
Fully Funded Tuition Education Programs
Bonus Programs that include Employee Recognition and Referrals, Summer Madness, and Annual Performance
Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Employee Discounts and much more!
What to Expect?
Identifies and negotiates strategic relationships with current customers and develops new business relationships.
On a daily basis our Product Specialist:
Serve as an expert in selling tile, chemicals and building material products related to wholesale customers.
Establishes relationships with customers by understanding their business needs and secures orders from existing and potential customers by means of visiting the customer facility or contacting by phone.
Maintains technical and computer capability to effectively use contact management, distribution and office software.
Establishes individual dealer pricing and accurately matrixes individual customer pricing into prelude.
Reviews Pool Digest for product use by each customer’s account.
Communicates pricing, product updates, deliveries and returns with appropriate departments (operations, credit, purchasing, etc.).
Maintains communication with customers by notifying them of price increases, industry news and sales leads.
Handles complaints or situations that may arise involving pricing, delivery/shipping errors, returns, etc. and resolves these issues in a timely and satisfactory manner.
Researches and studies the market to stay aware of competitive situations. Gathers competitive information and other market information regularly while interacting cooperatively with other members of the distribution team.
Assists operations and purchasing departments with inventory control by providing timely communication regarding new business needs or reduced or lost business.
Remains current on product and industry knowledge by attending sales meetings, vendor training and trade shows, or reading trade journals.
Travels throughout assigned territory (50% to 60% of time) to call on regular and prospective customers to solicit orders, or talks with customers at sales center or by phone.
Follows company policies and procedures.
Other job duties may be assigned.
What You Will Need:
Three plus years outside sales experience in the pool and spa industry or related field with a proven track record of business to business sales.
Ability to perform business math (percentages, ratios, discounts, interests, etc).
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions in a timely manner. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written and oral form.
Valid driver’s license and clean driving record.
Knowledge of Microsoft Office suite, ability to learn Prelude system and Internet software.
Bilingual, Military, Military Spouses and Veteran applicants are strongly encouraged to apply! Currently, POOLCORP has over one hundred and twenty military personnel serving on our team. We understand the uniqueness of hiring military personnel and veterans and will support him/her in the time of duty or with the transition into new civilian professions.
All offers to external candidates for employment are contingent upon the successful completion of pre-employment drug testing and background verifications before employment is finalized.
POOLCORP, including all its subsidiaries, is a drug-free company and Equal Opportunity Employer – By Choice. The Company understands, respects, and values diversity – unique styles, experiences, identities, ideas, and opinions – while striving to be inclusive of all people. This commitment is critical to our success as a global company as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool. Hiring and promotional decisions are based solely on the qualifications required for the job to be filled.
Website: https://poolcorp.com/
Headquarter Location: Covington, Louisiana, United States
Employee Count: 5001-10000
Year Founded: 1983
IPO Status: Public
Industries: Leisure ⋅ Logistics ⋅ Swimming ⋅ Wholesale