Account Manager
srsdistribution · London, ON (PBS) ·
- Employment
- Contract
- Category
- Sales
Position Purpose:
This position will be responsible for all sales activities from lead generation to bid closure within the assigned territory. Customer satisfaction, increased revenue generation, and business development initiatives which align with our vision and values are the primary responsibilities.
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage an established account base to meet targets
- Identify and secure new opportunities for sales within the territory for all product areas
- Effectively build and maintain client relationships
- Maintain regular client call schedules and in-person communication
- Complete professional client proposals following company pricing structures
- Work with vendors to ensure quote accuracy including costing and timeline accountability
- Develop quarterly stretch target strategies while reacting to constantly changing market conditions
- Work with product, marketing, and operations teams to deliver solutions that meet client needs
- Stay up to date with market developments and trends, product applications and opportunities
- Participate in industry and client trade shows and conventions
- Conduct client presentations when required
- Ensure project tracking is up to date and monitored, completing weekly sales reports as necessary
- Travel will be required in this role
Minimum Education:
Post-Secondary Degree in Business or Marketing preferred
Minimum Years of Work Experience:
Minimum 3 years of sales experience
Minimum Qualifications:
- Previous building materials industry experience an asset
- Fundamental understanding of specifications and drawings
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to interact with personnel at all levels
- Proven ability to develop and foster strong relationships with customers and vendors
- Exceptional problem solving and negotiation skills
- Strong time management and organization
- Ability to perform under pressure in a fast-paced environment
Job Location: GMS Family of Locations - Dorchester
500 Hudson Drive Dorchester, ON N0L 1G5
As an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer SRS Distribution Inc., including all its subsidiaries, provides job opportunities to qualified individuals without regard to actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, gender, age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, citizenship status, uniform service, veteran status, marital status, genetic information, physical or mental disability, or any other characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local EEO laws.

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All employment offers are contingent upon successful completion of a background check and drug screen, as permitted by law.
Competitive weekly/bi-weekly pay, discretionary bonuses, 401(k) with company match, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, paid time off (vacation, sick, volunteer, holidays, birthday, floating), medical/dental/vision, flexible spending accounts, company-paid life and short-term disability, plus optional long-term disability, and additional life insurance. All benefits subject to eligibility.
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