Inside Sales Representative
- Quebec, QC, Canada
- Vanier, QC, Canada
Full-time
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Job details
- Job type
- Full-time
- Apply by
- Experience
- Minimum 2 years’ experience in customer service/sales or warehouse environment, preferably with progressive levels of responsibility in a related industry.
- Posting language
- English · French
- Posted
Original job description
English section of this bilingual listing.
Flocor Inc., is subsidiary of Deschenes Group Inc. and a leader in the industrial pipes, valves and fittings distribution industry. We are searching for an Inside Sales Representative for our Quebec City Branch. The successful candidate will maximize sales within Vanier, QC and surrounding areas and will generate new and existing accounts. The individual will be primarily responsible for receiving, generating and processing sales orders, preparing general correspondence and coordinating service needs. This position also serves as customer contact for such matters as pricing, scheduling and delivery.
The ideal candidate will have previous experience in pipe, valves, fittings and industrial sales environment and will cultivate and maintain strong relationships with our customers. Knowledge of mechanical, fire protection, and industrial market and/or general plumbing would be considered an asset. Bilingual in French and English and computer literacy is required.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Receive sales orders from customers by phone, fax, email or via sales representative; enter all information required for order picking into the system; transcribing all non-stock material in orders to material control for purchasing purposes
- Resolve customer issues and/or problems; liaise with outside sales, accounting/credit department, materials control and warehouse to investigate and resolve issues; recommend improvements and corrective actions
- Prepare sales and delivery quotations; communicate quotes and product specifications; liaise with warehouse personnel to co-ordinate deliveries with customers; follow up as required/requested
- Actively use selling techniques to increase sales through the use and promotion of complimentary and/or substitution products and specially priced items, pro-actively contacts customers as required/requested, reports on customer activity
- Follow-up on direct shipments from supplies to customers to ensure order delivery and billing is completed and timely; prepares documentation for customer returned material to stock and/or to the supplier
- Remain current with company products and services
- Participate in and undertake any training as require/requested
- Participate in physical inventory and reception duties as required
- Participate in special sales functions and trade shows
- Prepare and generate reports as required/requested
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Minimum 2 years’ experience in customer service/sales or warehouse environment, preferably with progressive levels of responsibility in a related industry. Background knowledge in mechanical/industrial pipe and fittings
- Proven business development skills
- College Diploma in Sales/Marketing, Business Administration or a related discipline
- Bilingual French & English - Excellent French verbal and written communication and interpersonal and negotiations/problem solving skills
- High degree of accuracy with attention to detail
- Ability to maintain high level of confidentiality
- Ability to grasp and communicate the technical aspects of the company’s products
- Possess an intermediate level of computer competency with Microsoft Word, Excel Outlook and web based applications
- Good mathematical skills
- Self-starter, well organized with ability to multi-task and execute a plan of action
- Must be able to self-manage and prioritize goals with minimal supervision
- Available to travel on a daily basis, some overnight travel as required/requested
If you are interested in this position, please submit and complete a Flocor application form from our website (https://www.flocor.ca/en/careers/), your cover letter and resume to hr@flocor.ca
Please clearly state the position you are interested in applying for in the email subject. Recruitment process could include testing, assessments, and interviews. A full background and reference check will be required for hire.
We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. If contacted in relation to an employment opportunity, please advise our Human Resources department or hiring manager of the accommodation measures if required which would enable you to be interviewed in a fair and equitable manner. Information received relating to accommodation measures will be addressed confidentially.
Full-time, Permanent Salary: $63,500 - $69,000 per year
Read the full bilingual original
Flocor Inc., is subsidiary of Deschenes Group Inc. and a leader in the industrial pipes, valves and fittings distribution industry. We are searching for an Inside Sales Representative for our Quebec City Branch. The successful candidate will maximize sales within Vanier, QC and surrounding areas and will generate new and existing accounts. The individual will be primarily responsible for receiving, generating and processing sales orders, preparing general correspondence and coordinating service needs. This position also serves as customer contact for such matters as pricing, scheduling and delivery.
The ideal candidate will have previous experience in pipe, valves, fittings and industrial sales environment and will cultivate and maintain strong relationships with our customers. Knowledge of mechanical, fire protection, and industrial market and/or general plumbing would be considered an asset. Bilingual in French and English and computer literacy is required.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Receive sales orders from customers by phone, fax, email or via sales representative; enter all information required for order picking into the system; transcribing all non-stock material in orders to material control for purchasing purposes
- Resolve customer issues and/or problems; liaise with outside sales, accounting/credit department, materials control and warehouse to investigate and resolve issues; recommend improvements and corrective actions
- Prepare sales and delivery quotations; communicate quotes and product specifications; liaise with warehouse personnel to co-ordinate deliveries with customers; follow up as required/requested
- Actively use selling techniques to increase sales through the use and promotion of complimentary and/or substitution products and specially priced items, pro-actively contacts customers as required/requested, reports on customer activity
- Follow-up on direct shipments from supplies to customers to ensure order delivery and billing is completed and timely; prepares documentation for customer returned material to stock and/or to the supplier
- Remain current with company products and services
- Participate in and undertake any training as require/requested
- Participate in physical inventory and reception duties as required
- Participate in special sales functions and trade shows
- Prepare and generate reports as required/requested
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Minimum 2 years’ experience in customer service/sales or warehouse environment, preferably with progressive levels of responsibility in a related industry. Background knowledge in mechanical/industrial pipe and fittings
- Proven business development skills
- College Diploma in Sales/Marketing, Business Administration or a related discipline
- Bilingual French & English - Excellent French verbal and written communication and interpersonal and negotiations/problem solving skills
- High degree of accuracy with attention to detail
- Ability to maintain high level of confidentiality
- Ability to grasp and communicate the technical aspects of the company’s products
- Possess an intermediate level of computer competency with Microsoft Word, Excel Outlook and web based applications
- Good mathematical skills
- Self-starter, well organized with ability to multi-task and execute a plan of action
- Must be able to self-manage and prioritize goals with minimal supervision
- Available to travel on a daily basis, some overnight travel as required/requested
If you are interested in this position, please submit and complete a Flocor application form from our website (https://www.flocor.ca/en/careers/), your cover letter and resume to hr@flocor.ca
Please clearly state the position you are interested in applying for in the email subject. Recruitment process could include testing, assessments, and interviews. A full background and reference check will be required for hire.
We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. If contacted in relation to an employment opportunity, please advise our Human Resources department or hiring manager of the accommodation measures if required which would enable you to be interviewed in a fair and equitable manner. Information received relating to accommodation measures will be addressed confidentially.
Full-time, Permanent Salary: $63,500 - $69,000 per year
Flocor Inc. est une filiale du Groupe Deschênes Inc. et un chef de file dans l’industrie de la distribution de tuyaux, de valves et de raccords industriels. Nous sommes à la recherche d’un(e) représentant(e) aux ventes internes pour notre succursale de Québec. La personne retenue devra maximiser les ventes dans le secteur de Vanier, au Québec, et dans les régions avoisinantes, tout en développant de nouveaux comptes et en assurant le suivi des comptes existants. Elle sera principalement responsable de recevoir, de générer et de traiter les commandes de vente, de préparer la correspondance générale et de coordonner les besoins en matière de service. Cette personne sera également un point de contact pour les clients concernant les prix, les horaires et les livraisons.
Le candidat idéal possède une expérience préalable dans le domaine des tuyaux, des valves, des raccords et des ventes industrielles, et saura développer et maintenir de solides relations avec nos clients. Une connaissance des marchés mécanique, de la protection incendie et industriel, et/ou de la plomberie générale constitue un atout. Le bilinguisme français-anglais et une bonne maîtrise de l’informatique sont requis.
RESPONSABILITÉS :
- Recevoir les commandes des clients par téléphone, télécopieur, courriel ou par l’intermédiaire d’un représentant des ventes; saisir dans le système tous les renseignements nécessaires à la préparation des commandes; transmettre les commandes de matériel non tenu en stock au service du contrôle des matériaux aux fins d’achat.
- Résoudre les problèmes et les préoccupations des clients; collaborer avec les représentants des ventes externes, le service de la comptabilité et du crédit, le service du contrôle des matériaux et l’entrepôt afin d’enquêter sur les problèmes et de les résoudre; recommander des améliorations et des mesures correctives.
- Préparer les soumissions de vente et de livraison; communiquer les prix et les spécifications des produits; collaborer avec le personnel de l’entrepôt afin de coordonner les livraisons avec les clients; effectuer les suivis nécessaires ou demandés.
- Utiliser activement des techniques de vente pour augmenter les ventes en proposant des produits complémentaires, des produits de remplacement et des articles à prix spéciaux; communiquer de façon proactive avec les clients au besoin ou sur demande et rendre compte de leurs activités.
- Effectuer le suivi des expéditions directes des fournisseurs aux clients afin de s’assurer que les commandes sont livrées et facturées dans les délais requis; préparer la documentation relative aux retours de marchandises en stock ou aux fournisseurs.
- Maintenir à jour ses connaissances des produits et services de l’entreprise.
- Participer aux formations requises ou demandées.
- Participer aux inventaires physiques et aux activités de réception des marchandises, au besoin.
- Participer aux activités spéciales de vente et aux salons commerciaux.
- Préparer et produire les rapports requis ou demandés.
QUALIFICATIONS :
- Minimum de deux (2) ans d’expérience en service à la clientèle, en ventes ou dans un environnement d’entrepôt, idéalement avec des responsabilités croissantes dans un secteur connexe. Connaissances des tuyaux et raccords mécaniques et industriels.
- Aptitudes démontrées en développement des affaires.
- Diplôme d’études collégiales en vente et marketing, en administration des affaires ou dans une discipline connexe.
- Bilinguisme français-anglais; excellentes compétences en communication orale et écrite en français, ainsi qu’en relations interpersonnelles, en négociation et en résolution de problèmes.
- Grande précision et souci du détail.
- Capacité à maintenir un haut niveau de confidentialité.
- Capacité à comprendre et à communiquer les aspects techniques des produits de l’entreprise.
- Niveau intermédiaire en informatique, notamment avec Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook et les applications Web.
- Bonnes aptitudes en mathématiques.
- Personne autonome et organisée, capable de gérer plusieurs tâches simultanément et de mettre en œuvre un plan d’action.
- Capacité à gérer son travail de façon autonome et à établir ses priorités avec un minimum de supervision.
- Disponibilité pour effectuer des déplacements quotidiens et, au besoin ou sur demande, des déplacements avec nuitées.
Si ce poste vous intéresse, veuillez remplir le formulaire de candidature de Flocor disponible sur notre site Web (https://www.flocor.ca/fr/carrieres/), puis transmettre votre lettre de présentation et votre curriculum vitæ à hr@flocor.ca.
Veuillez indiquer clairement le titre du poste convoité dans l’objet de votre courriel. Le processus de recrutement peut comprendre des tests, des évaluations et des entrevues. Une vérification complète des antécédents et des références sera requise avant l’embauche.
Nous remercions tous les candidats de leur intérêt. Toutefois, seules les personnes retenues pour une entrevue seront contactées. Si vous êtes contacté au sujet d’une possibilité d’emploi, veuillez informer notre service des ressources humaines ou le gestionnaire responsable de toute mesure d’adaptation nécessaire afin de vous permettre de participer à une entrevue dans des conditions justes et équitables. Toute information reçue concernant les mesures d’adaptation sera traitée de manière confidentielle.
Temps plein, permanent Salaire : 63 500 $ à 69 000 $ par année
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Responsibilities
Receive, enter, and process customer orders; prepare sales and delivery quotations; coordinate deliveries; and resolve customer issues with internal teams. Develop sales through proactive customer contact and product recommendations, follow up on direct shipments and returns, and support inventory, trade shows, training, and reporting.
Requirements
Requires at least two years of experience in customer service, sales, or a warehouse environment, knowledge of mechanical or industrial pipes and fittings, and demonstrated business development ability. A college diploma in sales and marketing, business administration, or a related discipline is specified; candidates must also be bilingual in French and English, computer proficient, accurate, organized, and able to travel as needed.
Skills
- Inside Sales
- Customer Service
- Sales Order Processing
- Business Development
- Sales Quotation Preparation
- Pricing and Product Specifications
- Issue Resolution
- Negotiation
- Problem Solving
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- Web-Based Applications
- Inventory and Receiving
- French-English Bilingual Communication
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Categories
- Sales
- Customer Service & Support
- Logistics
Keywords
- Industrial Pipe, Valve, and Fitting Distribution
- Inside Sales
- Sales Order Processing
- Order Entry
- Customer Service
- Business Development
- Customer Accounts
- Sales Quotations
- Delivery Coordination
- Pricing
- Product Specifications
- Customer Issue Resolution
- Complementary Products
- Substitute Products
- Direct Shipments
- Returns Processing
- Inventory
- Receiving
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- Web-Based Applications
- Mechanical Market
- Fire Protection
- Industrial Market
- Plumbing
- French-English Bilingualism
- Trade Shows
- Reporting