Canadian Linen & Uniform Service Corp., a Vestis company, provides uniforms and related products to more than 300,000 customers across North America, in virtually every industry. From designing and manufacturing to laundering and delivering, Canadian Linen works with local and national clients to create and maintain a total uniform solution that promotes teamwork and establishes a qualified identity.

POSITION OBJECTIVE

The Direct Sales Executive (“DSE”) is responsible for achieving an assigned New Business Sales Quota, driving new business both independently (cold calling or warm lead follow-up) and in partnership with the CLAUS field. The DSE represents Canadian Linen & Uniform Service Direct Sales in all facets of the business relationship with both internal (market center) and external customers.

New business is defined by: companies who have never ordered from CLAUS or former CLAUS customers who have not purchased from CLAUS in 12+ months.

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES

Hunts for new business in collaboration with CLAUS service organization to identify and acquire new business opportunities. Travels consistently within their region to develop relationships and sales strategies with Account Executives in the field and to visit CLAUS customers Collaborates and pursues GM top 20 and DM top 100 account base for direct sales opportunities

Pursues direct sales opportunities from our existing rental customers

Pursues non- buying locations from our current ADS Strategic account base through salesforce.com campaigns

Share fresh direct sale message every week in regional/market center GM/Sales calls

Provide ongoing education to market center associates on all direct sale products/services

Roll out sample kit selling tool to all market centers

Consults with CLAUS Direct Sales management on pricing and margin strategies

DSEs support all qualified opportunities of $25,000+ or >100 wearers.

DSEs partner with corporate accounts and strategic sellers, to identify and support direct sale build out opportunities with the rental base,





Formulates and implements account strategies to win new customer business or reactivate inactive customers Subscribe and prospect to business journals in major metropolitan territories in the assigned region

Participate in regional tradeshow(s) and ensure positive return is achieved by managing event and delivering projected revenue by executing an effective post-show prospecting campaign

Call out on former direct sale customers and trade associations using SFA and/or call lists provided by the ADS marketing team

Cold call on SIC-based, product-focused, CLAUS rental new/lost customer prospect lists provided on a recurring basis in SFA and/or ADS marketing

Performs sales presentations to close new business opportunities

Demonstrates product expertise for CLAUS employees and customers

Ensures smooth and positive transition of new accounts after 12 months to the Inside Sales Associate Spends approximately 15% of time working to grow opportunities that are currently assigned to their team partner ISA

Maintains a 30-60-90 day pipeline in SFDC that is required to achieve assigned sales quota

REPORTING STRUCTURE

This position reports to the Direct Sales Manager, Canada.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

Strong relationship selling skills are required

Sales experience and a proven track record in acquiring new business over the phone and in person

Familiarity and experience in base business management, growth management and market development is required

Outstanding verbal and written communications skills are required

Ability to collaborate both internally and externally

Basic computer skills, including Windows-based applications such as Word, Excel, and cc:Mail is required.



Knowledge of Salesforce.com is preferred.

Ability to travel 50% of the time is required

EDUCATION: A bachelor’s degree is preferred

We thank all candidates for their interest. However, only those selected for a telephone interview will be contacted.

Canadian Linen & Uniform Service Corp. is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace for all. We recognize that our future success depends on the perspectives and contributions of all our employees -- their diverse backgrounds, abilities and experiences make our business stronger.

If you are contacted for a job opportunity, please advise us of any accommodations needed to ensure fair and equitable access throughout the recruitment and selection process. All accommodation information provided will be treated as confidential and used only for the purpose of providing an accessible candidate experience.

Vestis Commitment to Equal Opportunity Employment

If you are a job seeker with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to apply for one of our jobs, you will find the contact information below to request the appropriate accommodation.

Reasonable Accommodations and the Online Application Process

Consistent with Vestis and Canadian Linen’s commitment to equal employment opportunity, we provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities who need assistance in applying electronically for a position with Vestis or Canadian Linen, unless doing so would impose an undue hardship. To request a reasonable accommodation for this purpose, please call 1-(phone hidden) or email us at [email protected].

Please note that this phone number is to be used solely to request an accommodation with respect to the online application process. Calls for any other reason will not be returned. Reasonable accommodation requests are considered on a case-by-case basis.

Thank you for your interest in an employment opportunity with Vestis, Canadian Linen and Québec Linge.

📌 Business Development Rep/Direct Sales Executive (Alberta)
🏢 Vestis Uniforms and Workplace Supplies | Canadian Linen u0026 Uniform Service | Québec Linge Service D’Uniformes
📍 Alberta