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Account Manager

Doman Building Materials Group

The Role

Overview

Maintain and grow Doman Building Materials accounts in Nova Scotia, driving sales.

Key Responsibilities

  • account management
  • product representation
  • business development
  • positive attitude
  • disability inclusion

Tasks

As a key member of our sales team, you will represent all Doman's product lines. You will maintain and develop existing accounts, promote manufacturers' programs, and source new business opportunities. Doman welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. -Maintain a positive and enthusiastic attitude even in adverse situations.

Requirements

  • bilingual
  • construction
  • negotiation
  • outside sales
  • driver's license
  • high school

What You Bring

You combine your excellent presentation skills and prior outside sales experience to drive growth in your territory. You enjoy partnering with manufacturers' representatives to develop and implement strategic growth in each of the product lines. You have a passion for maintaining productive relationships with retailers and specifiers. Understanding your customers' needs and bringing them industry knowledge is key to your success in this position. You are comfortable having technical product conversations with customers. Applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada without sponsorship. You are diligent with your call planning to ensure you are optimizing time with customers. Superior communication skills, a technical aptitude, and knowledge of the building material sector is your winning combination. -Strong experience building relationships with and selling to senior-level managers, owners, contract sellers, and buying decision makers. -This role may travel to the United States for training purposes, you need a valid passport. -Post secondary education in business or building industry is preferred. -Building industry or trade experience. -Bilingual (French/English) is a strong asset -Excellent communication skills at a capacity to influence sales, in person and over the phone, with customers at various levels. -High school diploma is a minimum requirement. -Able to lift up to 50 pounds or 23 kilos occasionally to refresh and maintain product displays. -High level understanding of construction and building methods. -Strong negotiation, problem-solving, and deal structuring skills. -80% daily travel (driving) within the territory with occasional overnight stays. This territory covers parts of HRM and all of the South Shore and Annapolis Valley. -You will need a valid Canadian driver's license with a clean driving record. Maintaining a clean driving record is a condition of employment.

Benefits

-Group pension plan with employer matching contributions -Annual Service Awards -Annual incentive plan based on company performance -Company car and gas card -Discounts on product purchases -Professional Development reimbursement -Employee referral bonus -Base salary -Purchase Doman Building Materials Group Ltd. stock at a discounted price -Scholarships for children -Fitness reimbursement -Education reimbursement

The Company

About Doman Building Materials Group

-Founded with a vision to supply premium building materials across North America. -Specializes in providing high-performance products for residential, commercial, and industrial sectors. -Services encompass everything from materials supply to logistics, ensuring timely and cost-effective delivery. -Renowned for its reliable solutions in the construction industry, with a strong foothold in the building materials market. -Has a diverse range of offerings, including insulation, drywall, and other core building materials. -Known for delivering materials to large-scale infrastructure and residential projects, supporting contractors, developers, and builders. -Commitment to product innovation, constantly advancing the quality and variety of materials available. -Proudly serves as a trusted partner for both small and large-scale construction projects worldwide.

Sector Specialisms

New Home Construction

Home Renovation

Industrial Markets

Retail Lumber and Building Materials

Wholesale Lumber and Building Materials

Big Box Stores

Hardware Stores

Industrial Manufacturers

Furniture Manufacturers

Timber Ownership and Management

Forest Licenses

Agricultural Post-Peeling

Pressure Treating

Building Distribution

Lumber Pressure Treating

Visa Sponsorship

-applicants must be legally entitled to work in canada without sponsorship.