Sales Support Associate C&I
Status:
Regular, Full time
Location:
Mississauga, Ontario
Job Description
Reporting To:
PC Manager - Mississauga
Key Accountabilities
(60%) Support the sales team by performing back-end tasks. The objective is to allow salespeople to focus on sales more efficiently and productively, targeting an increase in sales Return on Investment (ROI) and customer satisfaction:
(25%) Constantly and consistently engage in activities to improve personal product knowledge, technical expertise and sales fundamentals in order to become an Account Manager
(15%) Work cooperatively with sales team to support the administration of sales functions when required
Duties
- Ensure all job functions are performed in accordance with the Standard Practice Instruction (SPI) Manual;
- Assist in, where necessary, the various functions in office sales and administration, including
- Work respectfully and diligently to grow existing business by promoting Noramco products and consistently offering our expertise and service;
- Deal with every customer complaint in an expedient manner and ensure they are satisfied with our resolution;
- Schedule work and allocate resources to ensure orders are fulfilled in an efficient manner and administration (data entry, paperwork) is completed according to company protocol;
- Ensure superior customer service is the objective during each customer interface;
- Stay informed of sales objectives, targeted product lines, required market-intel, vendor objectives, and competitor activities and actively promote new knowledge to management and teammates as deemed necessary;
- Measurable increase in Sales ROI (Gross margin/Sales cost).
- In addition to the previous duty, keep track of competitions prices and practices from primary and secondary research;
- Stay current in your profession and enroll in continuing education focused on sales strategies, account management principles:
- Learn from the sales team about best practices in sales and product solutions;
- Enroll in formal sales and related education courses to advance individual learning (Consult with your manager for suggestions);
- Engage in personal development activities (leadership seminars, time-management classes and other trainings not directly related to sales or technical aspects of the market).
- Continuously develop market, product and technical knowledge to remain up-to-date with various product lines (including vendor training) and industry changes:Generate sales leads to be evaluated and pursued by frontline sales team;
- Distribute Marketing materials to sales team when required;
- Assist in coordinating promotional events;
- Performs any other duties as required by management
Qualification
- Grade 12 minimum completed; Ideally 1-2 years of related experience;
- Strong communication and people skills, initiative;
- Good knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, OUTLOOK);
- Interest and capability in performing sales duties and purchasing / inventory management functions as needed;
- Good knowledge of English written and spoken;
- Strong ability and desire to develop and grow skills.
This is a position with potential for growth.
What’s in it for you
We are a major player, involved in the energy transformation in Canada. Our dynamic work environment promotes autonomy and decision making and offers great career opportunities.
What sets us apart is our:
Annual profit-sharing offered to all in addition to our competitive compensation: rewarding accomplishments is part of our culture.
A strong national network offering real opportunities to grow: our people make the difference.
Among our benefits:
Flexible group insurance plan customizable to your needs.
Free health resources available 24/7: Telemedicine and Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
Group RRSP with employer contribution and TFSA.
Postsecondary Scholarship Program for our employee’s children.
Charging terminals available at our facilities.
Years of Service Recognition Program.
Come build your career with us, a growing network where our people make it happen!
Our recruitment process ensures equality and diversity. Please note that only successful candidates will be contacted.