Retail Sales Representative

Job ID: 507083

Oldcastle APG, a CRH Company, is the leading provider of outdoor living solutions in North America with an award-winning portfolio that enables customers to Live Well Outside. Inspiring endless possibilities with enduring performance, its collection of premier building products create inviting outdoor spaces where people connect, reflect and recharge. The manufacturer's signature brands include Belgard and Echelon hardscape and masonry materials; Barrette Outdoor Living and MoistureShield fencing, decking and railing; Sakrete and Amerimix packaged concrete and mortar; Techniseal sands, jointing technologies and surface protectors; PebbleTec pool finishes; plus popular brands of landscape and gardening materials.

We are currently looking for a **Retail Sales Representative** that will cover retailers located in Northern Ontario. Only candidates that are located in Northern Ontario will be considered for the role. (Barrie to Sudbury region or Ottawa region)

The Retail Sales Representative is responsible for covering big box and all other retail stores for Permacon. We seek a highly motivated, self-starter who can provide outstanding support from Department Managers to Owners and Operators.

Responsabilities

• Plans, organizes and achieves a consistent daily and weekly customer schedule, i.e. “store visits” in the most efficient manner to meet customer needs and expectations and maintain cost effectiveness
• Proactively monitors proper inventory levels in the stores using cycle counts and various reports. Works with customer service and replenishment teams to resolve any discrepancies
• Participates in regional company training classes and events
• Leads and/or participates in a wide variety of customer events, demonstration clinics, product knowledge classes, contractor events, weekend special events, promo events, associate training, and community outreach programs
• Properly builds and installs product displays and new store resets
• Ensures product is safely stacked and/or properly secured
• Provides suggestions and shares ideas with supervisor and team to grow the business
  
  

**Job Requirements**

• Minimum of 2 years of sales experience or merchandising, ideally in the building products industry (an asset)
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills
• Functional French required (part of the covered region is in Quebec)
• Valid driver's license and a reliable personal vehicle to travel to and from customer locations and local Permacon businesses as needed
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs
• Some overnight travel required
  
  

**What Oldcastle Offers You**

• Highly competitive base pay
• Competitive medical, dental and disability benefits programs
• Group retirement savings program
• Health and wellness programs
• A culture that values opportunity for growth, development, and internal promotion
  
  

**About CRH**

CRH has a long and proud heritage. We are a collection of hundreds of family businesses, regional companies and large enterprises that together form the CRH family. CRH operates in a decentralized, diversified structure that allows you to work in a small company environment while having the career opportunities of a large international organization.

If you're up for a rewarding challenge, we invite you to take the first step and apply today! Once you click apply now, you will be brought to our official employment application. Please complete your online profile and it will be sent to the hiring manager. Our system allows you to view and track your status 24 hours a day. Thank you for your interest!

Oldcastle APG, a CRH Company, is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer.

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