Territory Sales Representative
Logistics, Sales & Operations · Sales & Business Development · Enterprise Sales · Sales Management
In short
ASSA ABLOY Residential Canada seeks a Territory Sales Representative for Vancouver Island to drive sales and service within an assigned territory. Responsibilities include product presentation, inventory management, planogram execution, and customer training, with a hybrid work model and competitive compensation.
Responsibilities
- Present new products to Traditional Retail dealers and develop planograms.
- Execute product refresh initiatives and store resets to grow sales and maximize product mix margin.
- Advise distributor personnel on product inventories and ensure they are supplied with sales tools.
- Maintain consistent call cycle to Big Box retail stores ensuring planogram and promotional execution.
- Manage reporting and performance of third party merchandisers.
- Conduct training for store personnel and arrange product knowledge meetings.
- Assist with re-merchandising efforts for surrounding territories.
- Maximize market share and achieve forecasted sales targets.
- Improve and grow sales, secure additional store retail space.
- Remove defective product and placing/repairing POP material.
- Follow up on delivery or order problems.
- Provide daily, weekly and monthly tracking of store execution and promotional sell through.
- Attend promotional and grand openings to educate customers and employees.
- Assist corporate department with product evaluation and marketing plans.
- Assist in all regional trade shows and sales meetings.
- Maintain customer records, including purchase orders and credit approvals.
- Negotiate credit terms and maintain records for shipping errors, shortages, and defective products.
- Communicate with corporate departments on special requirements, questions, or issues.
- Communicate information regarding competitive products, changes in accounts, and territory status.
Requirements
- 3-5 years of successful sales experience.
- Secondary education, preferably in Business, or the equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Intermediate to advanced proficiency with MS Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint).
- Strong communication, interpersonal and presentation skills.
- A strong work ethic, hunter mentality, love of sales, and the drive to get out in the field.
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to multitask.
- Strong business acumen and the ability to use a consultative sales approach.
- A customer-centric orientation and excellent relationship building skills.
- A positive, energetic attitude, Initiative, drive, and out-of-the box thinking.
- Understanding of the P&L process.
Desired Qualifications
- A bachelor's degree, preferably in Business.
- In-depth knowledge of ASSA ABLOY Customers and strategy to properly plan and execute programs.
Benefits
- Comprehensive Health Coverage: Medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, and EAP starting day one
- Flexible Work Model: Hybrid schedule (in-office Tue–Thu, remote flexibility)
- Retirement Savings: Up to 5% employer match (RRSP/DPSP)
- Paid Time Off: Competitive vacation, sick days, and holidays
- Parental Leave: Up to 17 weeks maternity top-up and 5 weeks for non-birth parents
- Career Growth: Ongoing training, development programs, and tuition reimbursement
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