Sales Representative
We Are
Allied Cans Limited is a Grupo Comeca company based in Ontario, Canada. Allied Cans is one of the leading industrial can manufacturers in North America, and the only general can line, and UN rated steel pail manufacturer in Canada. Our Milton, ON plant specializes in the manufacturing of cans and pails for the paint, coatings, adhesives, sealants, and chemicals industries.
Grupo Comeca is a Latin-American leader in the packaging industry with headquarters in Costa Rica and manufacturing operations in Canada, Mexico, Central and South America. Comeca has 39 factories dedicated to the manufacturing of corrugated cardboard boxes, paper products, folding cardboard products, tinplate containers, plastic containers, among others.
Our values of Respect, Human Development, Commitment, and Customer Satisfaction are the reason why Grupo Comeca has prevailed since its foundation in 1978.
The Role
The Sales Representative will contribute to the sales of the company. This position is responsible of promoting the continuous growth of the assigned customers as well as the development of new business inquiries. This role will work closely with the Sales Manager to secure future sales.
What You Will Do
· Establish a relationship with customers and maintain communication with clients to obtain all the information regarding their needs
· Obtain information on customer needs through forecasts that allow us to determine the necessary materials for production and understand the growth drivers of customers’ business
· Create value for customers, proactively ensure customers are getting the most out of our products and services
· Responsible for the assigned sales budget/targets
· Responsible for order entry and maintenance of assigned accounts
· Responsible for promoting the continuous growth of the assigned customers as well as the development of new business inquiries
· Responsible for issuing a monthly report of each client with the relevant information of their operation
· Together with the Sales Manager, carry out the price negotiations
· Monitor competition by gathering current marketplace information on pricing, products, and lead times
· Assist Customer Service with any claim or complaint from customers, coordinating with Quality Control the improvement plans and eradication of the problem
· Travel within sales territory to meet prospects and customers
· Conduct calls and face-to-face meetings with customers
Knowledge & Qualifications
Education and/or credentials in Business Administration or a related field
2 to 5 years’ industrial sales or distribution sales experience, preferably with packaging products
Proven leadership experience
Must be able to communicate exceptionally well over the phone, in person and in writing
Bi-lingual (English and Spanish) a plus
