Greenwood Retirement Communities Hiring for Inside Sales Representative at Nanaimo, BC Full Time

Listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange, Russel Metals is one of the largest metals distribution and processing companies in North America servicing customers primarily in Canada and the United States. The company conducts business in three metals distribution segments: metals service centers, energy products and steel distributors.

A.J. Forsyth, A Division of Russel Metals Inc., is seeking an Inside Sales Representative in our Nanaimo, BC branch. We are looking for a self starter who has superior communication and organizational skills and is driven to provide outstanding customer service. This is a salaried, full-time, permanent position.

Hours of work include: Monday-Friday, 8:00am – 4:30pm (40hrs per week).

Roles and Responsibilities:
Grow the revenues and the profits in accordance to the business plan.

Identify and maximize all sales and market development opportunities.

Ensure outstanding customer service is provided by developing rapport and strengthening relationships with all customers.

Monitor, evaluate, and make recommendations with respect to lost sales opportunities to continually improve upon sales results.

Effective communication and negotiation skills in dealing with external and internal customers.

Liaise with purchasing department to ensure sufficient product is available to meet customer demand.

Identify slow moving products to establish targets for reduction.

Ensure processing sales productivity and gross margin continually improves by developing relationships to meet customer’s tolerances, deliveries and quality.

Education and Job Requirements:
Minimum 2 years sales experience in a manufacturing environment.

Strong analytical, time management & organizational skills.

Proficient in Word & Excel (Windows Environment).

Effective communication and negotiation skills.

Post-secondary education in the field of Marketing or Business Administration.

Experience in the Metals Service Center Industry.

Previous purchasing experience.

Ability to read customer’s metal processing drawings

Preference will be given to candidates who have experience with CAD programming

Russel Metals offers a competitive compensation plan that includes a competitive base salary, attractive profit-sharing plan, comprehensive benefits program, group Pension Plan, and various incentive and recognition programs.

Russel Metals is committed to a safe and injury free work environment for all our employees, contractors, customers, vendors and visitors. Due to the safety sensitive environment of our locations, depending on the position applied for you may be required to participate in post offer pre-employment medical testing, including drug testing.

We are an organization that is committed to the principles of Employment Equity which includes maintaining a fair, equitable and diverse workforce. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply.

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