Contractor Sales Representative

Build More Than a Career. Build a Future.

At KENT, people don't just take jobs. They build careers.

Whether you're leading a team, serving customers, creating content, managing projects, or building expertise in your field, you'll find opportunities to learn new skills, take on new challenges, and grow your career. Many of our leaders started in frontline roles and advanced through experience, development, and hard work.

If you're looking for a place where your contribution matters, your growth is supported, and your work helps shape communities across Atlantic Canada, we'd love to hear from you.

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Contractor Sales Representatives partner with contractors to fully understand their needs and assist in planning construction projects. As knowledgeable sales professionals, contractor sales representatives can make recommendations which solve customers’ problems. For this position you will receive a base salary plus uncapped commission following a probationary period

• Demonstrates high standards of safety and customer service

• Is a resource for sales associates

• Produces quotes, material lists and follows up on deliveries

• Achieves weekly, monthly and annual sales targets

• Maintains a contact list and contact schedule for prospective and existing customers

• Grows the geographic sales area by building new relationships with contractors and strengthening relationships with existing accounts

• Continually learns about products and market conditions

• Independent, problem solver

• Confident, energetic and self-motivated

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

• Organized, and can manage changing priorities and meet deadlines

• Ability to quickly develop a trusting relationship with new customers, and build rapport with existing customers

• Experience in sales is preferred

• A knowledge of lumber and building materials, and the construction process is an asset