Project Sales Representative
March 6 2025
Industries
Retail
Categories Retail,
Moncton, NB • Full time
Project Centre Sales Representatives are sales professionals who partner with customers to fully understand their needs and assist in planning construction and renovation projects. As knowledgeable sales professionals, project sales representatives can make recommendations which solve customers' problems. It is fast-paced and engaging work, and it is extremely rewarding when customers give you the sale because of your hard work. This position offers a base salary plus commission.
Responsibilities
- Drive sales through the engagement of customers, suggestive selling, and sharing product knowledge.
- Clarify and understand customers' needs and suggest the best solution(s) for their projects.
- Maintain knowledge of current sales and promotions.
- Take initiative and confidently direct customer interactions.
- Achieve weekly, monthly, and annual sales targets.
- Produce quotes, material lists and follow-up with customers.
- Demonstrate high standards of safety and customer service.
- Resolve customer challenges quickly and efficiently.
- Continually learn about products and market conditions.
Qualifications
- A strong foundation in Sales and customer service.
- Ability to solve problems and work with minimal supervision.
- Excellent communication and team player.
- Confident, persuasive, energetic and self-motivated.
- Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines and sales objectives.
- Microsoft Office skills and willingness to learn new software programs.
- A knowledge of building materials and the construction process would be considered an asset.
- Ability to quickly develop a trusting relationship with new customers and build rapport with existing customers by providing quality customer service and maintaining service standards.
- Strong verbal and written communication (bilingual would be considered an asset in French/English).
About the Team
Kent is the largest retail building supply chain in Atlantic Canada. With 48 locations and an ecommerce website, our mission is to be the best source of home improvement products through superior customer service and know-how, quality products, and everyday great prices. We protect our customers and staff by hiring and training associates committed to our safety values. We employ over 3,700 people and work hard to increase our market share through strategic investment in training and technology. We focus on the development of our people and promote a culture of continuous improvement and innovation. In addition to our retail stores, we operate truss manufacturing facilities and a wholesale drywall company. We are a member of Independent Lumber Dealers Co-operative and the ARENA buying group which ensures our great product selection and pricing
About Us
Founded in 1882, J.D. Irving, Limited (JDI) has operations in Canada and the United States and are a team of 20,000 dedicated employees. At J.D. Irving, Limited, you are part of a dynamic team of professionals who lead with integrity and are passionate about delivering results. With a culture that nurtures talent and creates an inclusive workplace, you can grow your career across our various operating divisions.
We are committed to creating accessible environments for our colleagues, candidates, and customers. Requests for accommodation due to a disability (which may be visible or invisible, temporary, or permanent) can be made at any stage of application and employment. We encourage candidates to make their accommodation needs known so that we can provide equitable opportunities.
Worried you do not meet all the requirements? Studies have shown that many applicants apply only to job opportunities when they feel they meet 100% of the criteria. We promote an inclusive environment where everyone is appreciated, recognized, and empowered to contribute fully. If you are interested in this position but are worried you did not meet all the requirements, we would encourage you to still apply.
We appreciate your interest in our company however only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.