Outside Sales Representative-Covering Eastern Canada(ON,QB,NF,NB,NS)

Rate $Commission per hour CAD Commission / HOUR

Location Ottawa, ON Canada (On-site)

Type of project Sales & Marketing, Writing/Translation Sales and lead generation, Translation: English, Translation: French

Duration Full Time - Part Time, flexible hours

Education required High school graduate

Years of experience 2 - 5 years

Type of employment N/A

Area of Specialization Other

Languages required N/A

Workhoppers Home Ottawa ON

Description

Job Description

Business Profile:

We are a fashion forward apparel company located in Torrance, CA with great culture, awesomely talented team, super cool office with a fun and creative atmosphere. We are moving in a new direction and seeking an experienced English/ French-speaking Sales Representative located in Eastern Canada.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• ‪Meet or exceed sales goals & budget on a seasonal basis.

• ‪Open targeted new accounts in respected territories, as well as maintain and grow existing accounts.

• ‪Work with the Sales Manager to keep them up to date on their overall business

• ‪Evaluate and suggest accounts for growth and market strength

• ‪Visit accounts regularly to show seasonal collections and capture at once re-order business

• ‪Conduct in-season follow up calls with key accounts to lock in seasonal orders and capture at once re-order business.

• ‪Educate and inform accounts on the brand, news, events, specials, etc.

• ‪Assist in retail marketing with key events within the territory

• ‪Attend industry trade shows in assigned territory.

‪Requirements:

• ‪Proven ability to meet and exceed specified sales quotas and revenue targets, prospecting and developing new and existing accounts, and growing strategic relationships

• Must have substantial knowledge of apparel and the fashion industry.

• ‪Experienced with time, territory and call cycle management

• ‪Excellent organizational and reporting abilities, with weekly reports to management

• ‪High energy, stamina and resourcefulness with the ability to be on the road 5 days or more per week.

• ‪Have reliable transportation and be able to carry and lift multiple sample bags weighing up to 50 pounds

• ‪Accurately and thoroughly complete sales forms, documents, and reports in a timely manner.

• ‪Attend sales meetings as necessary

• Ability to communicate in a positive and effective way with accounts and management.

• Strong presentation and sales skills.

• Strong problem solving skills, able to overcome obstacles and come from a point of solution.

• Ability to take direction and constructive criticism

• Proven customer service skills.

• Must speak French.

• ‪Other duties as assigned

‪Education & Experience:

• ‪5+ years sales experience in apparel / fashion industry, with demonstrated experience growing territories Ability to handle multiple projects and work in an autonomous environment with minimal direction or supervision

• ‪Ability to prioritize daily, weekly and monthly workload - Working knowledge of the industries we serve is required

‪Compensation:

Independent Sales; Commission only