Contractor Sales Representative - Houston/Lake Charles

divh2Contractor Sales Representative/h2pIKO Industries Ltd. is a market leader in the manufacturing of roofing and building materials. IKO is a Canadian owned and operated business with production facilities worldwide and has many years of unparalleled success in the roofing materials industry. Quality, integrity, and trustworthiness are the values that underlie this success, and we have built this company by hiring people who hold these values. People like you!/ppThe Contractor Sales Representative will be responsible developing and growing IKO sales with distribution customers, frequently contacting roofing contractors, remodelers, builders, and architects to drive demand, managing territory pricing on competitive situations, training and presenting products and programs to qualified distributors, and managing customer accounts receivable balance and deductions./ppLOCATION/ppHouston, TX/ppWHATS IN IT FOR YOU?/pulliCompetitive compensation/pay package/liliDental/Vision/Medical benefits/liliLife Insurance/liliHealth Spending Account/liliEmployee Support and Mental Wellness/liliCompetitive matched retirement savings program 401k (US) / RRSP (Canada)/liliBe part of a long-standing and stable industry leader/li/ulpWHEN YOU JOIN US, YOU WILL:/pulliDevelop relationships and grow sales with assigned distribution customers in territory./liliFrequently contact roofing contractors, remodelers, builders, and architects to drive demand./liliPresent products and programs to qualified distributors and end users on a weekly basis./liliPerform product knowledge (PK) training sessions with customers./liliManage territory pricing based on competitive situations./liliSubmit weekly Intelligence Reports in a timely fashion./liliManage customer accounts receivable balance and deductions./liliInvestigate and process product quality complaints in territory./liliOrganize and execute a business plan to meet territory sales goals and customer needs./liliUtilize approved sales/marketing tools within budget./li/ulpOUR IDEAL CANDIDATE/pulliMust have a valid drivers license in good standing./liliBilingual (English and Spanish) a strong asset/liliMust be willing to consider relocation for future opportunities./liliDemonstrated attention to detail and professional attitude./liliDemonstrated proficiency in the use computer programs such as Microsoft Office products./liliDemonstrated excellent interpersonal, communication and presentation skills./liliDetail oriented with a personal commitment to task completion./liliDemonstrated ability to work effectively independently as well as in a team environment./liliDemonstrated ability to calling primarily on the end user and performing pull through sales techniques./liliDemonstrated track record of meeting and exceeding sales goals./li/ulpWORK AUTHORIZATION AND TRAVEL:/pulliUp to 60-75% travel may be required./li/ulpBenefits of Employment: IKO recognizes that its success is due to the strength of its employees. A primary goal of IKO is to promote individual employees sense of accomplishment and contribution so that employees enjoy their association with IKO. The Company invests in its employees so that they are the most knowledgeable in the industry, and undertakes great efforts to nurture loyalty to, and teamwork at, IKO. We are pleased to offer competitive compensation, health care, a progressive and challenging workplace and a commitment to teamwork and integrity./ppDiversity and Equal Opportunity Employment: IKO Industries Ltd. is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to diversity and inclusion and are pleased to consider all qualified applicants for employment without consideration to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status or disability. IKO Industries Ltd. encourages and welcomes applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process./p/div