Outside Sales Representative
Saint John's - Canada
Job Summary
Position Summary
The Outside Sales Representative (OSR) is responsible for driving profitable sales growth by creating demand identifying new business opportunities expanding market share increasing share of wallet strengthening strategic customer relationships and growing adoption across the product portfolio. As the face of the organization in the field the OSR develops a deep understanding of customer needs and provides value-driven solutions that create growth opportunities for both the customer and the business.
This role balances new business development with strategic account expansion cross-selling complementary products and long-term territory development. Success requires strong business development skills a customer-first mindset commercial acumen strategic thinking disciplined sales execution and the ability to consistently achieve sales objectives while representing the companys values and brand in the marketplace.
KEY OBJECTIVES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Primary outcomes: The OSR is accountable for profitable sales growth customer and market expansion and disciplined territory and opportunity management.
Profitable Sales Growth
- Consistently achieve or exceed sales targets through new business acquisition growth of existing accounts increased product penetration and a strategic product mix that supports sustainable profitable territory growth.
Business Development & Demand Creation
- Proactively prospect and create demand through lead generation networking referrals industry events customer outreach and other business development activities. Qualify develop and close new business opportunities.
Customer & Account Growth
- Build trusted advisor relationships with existing and prospective customers strengthen customer retention generate referrals and identify opportunities to increase share of wallet through cross-selling and expansion into additional product categories.
Territory Planning & Data-Driven Execution
- Develop and execute territory and account growth strategies using sales KPIs CRM insights pipeline metrics customer trends and market and competitive data to prioritize activity identify whitespace and growth opportunities.
Sales Process & Pipeline Management
- Manage opportunities from prospecting through closing and follow-up. Maintain a healthy pipeline advance opportunities strategically through sales stages and ensure accurate CRM documentation forecasting and customer activity records.
Consultative Selling & Influence
- Conduct persuasive customer discussions presentations and product demonstrations; uncover customer needs; clearly communicate value; handle objections; and negotiate pricing terms and commercial solutions within established guidelines protecting margin and escalating exceptions appropriately
Commercial & Market Management
- Apply knowledge of pricing margin profitability product mix customer economics market conditions and competitive activity to make sound commercial decisions. Monitor and communicate customer and market insights risks and emerging opportunities to support broader commercial planning.
Product & Industry Expertise
- Maintain strong knowledge of company products applications value propositions competitive offerings and industry trends to recommend solutions that meet customer needs and expand product adoption.
Cross-Functional Collaboration & Customer Experience
Take ownership of customer issues by coordinating effectively with internal teams setting clear expectations and driving timely resolution. Partner cross-functionally to support customer opportunities remove barriers share field insights and improve execution.
Professional Representation & Travel
- Represent the company professionally throughout the assigned territory and at customer meetings trade shows industry events and national meetings. Travel regularly within the assigned territory including overnight travel as required.
Qualifications :
- Proven success in outside sales business development or account management including prospecting developing and closing new business while growing existing customer relationships. Experience within building products construction manufacturing distribution or a related B2B industry is preferred.
- Demonstrated ability to consistently achieve or exceed sales targets.
- Experience developing and executing territory or account growth strategies.
- Ability to interpret customer sales market and competitive information to identify and prioritize growth opportunities.
- Strong consultative selling relationship-building presentation communication (both oral and written) negotiation and influencing skills.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently prioritize activities maintain strong follow-through and effectively manage a geographic territory.
- Proficiency with CRM systems Microsoft Office Teams and other sales reporting or customer-management tools.
- Bachelors degree in Business Marketing or related field is preferred but not required.
- Valid drivers license with a clean driving record and the ability to travel regularly within the assigned territory including overnight travel as required.
COMPETENCIES
- Cornerstone Building Brands (CBB) Values and Behaviors & Mindsets - Act consistently with CBBs Values (Safety Integrity & Inclusion) and Behaviors & Mindsets (Customer-Centricity Interconnectedness Continuous Improvement).
- Resilient Remains adaptable persistent and composed through challenges and change.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration Builds strong partnerships and works effectively across teams.
- Customer Focus Understands customer needs and builds trusted growth-oriented relationships.
- Data-Driven Decision Making Uses data and insights to prioritize opportunities and guide decisions.
- Delivers Results Demonstrates ownership urgency and consistent follow-through.
- Influences with Impact Communicates persuasively to gain alignment and advance opportunities.
- Commercial Acumen Applies business market and profitability knowledge to drive growth.
- Product Knowledge Applies strong product and industry knowledge to deliver customer solutions.
- Sales Process Executes disciplined prospecting pipeline forecasting and territory management.
Additional Information :
Region: Newfoundland & Labrador (NL)
Mitten Inc. is also committed to providing an inclusive and barrier free recruitment and selection process. Applicants should advise Human Resources if they require any type of accommodation during the recruitment process
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Full-time
About Company
Cornerstone Building Brands is a premier exterior building solutions provider serving both the residential and commercial markets across North America. The building products we manufacture are the cornerstone of the communities where people live, work and play -from homes to hospitals ... View more