06 Aug
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The Accurate Group
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Mississauga
06 Aug
The Accurate Group
Mississauga
About us The Accurate Group of Companies is one of Canada’s premier suppliers of standard and specialty fasteners, hardware, molded products, and lighting to Canadian industry. Founded in 1976, The Accurate Group has over 45 years of history supporting Original Equipment Manufacturers. We pride ourselves on building diverse and sustainable relationships with our customers, and our entrepreneurial mindset, integrity, and organizational commitment to quality and exceptional customer service position us as a strategic supply partner with our clients.
Our five divisions include Accurate Fasteners®, Northern Architectural Products®, Furniture Components Incorporated - FCI®, Absolute Stainless Inc.®, and ProPlast North America®.
The Accurate
Group is a dynamic group of companies with a great work environment for those looking to develop their careers.
Location: Mississauga Company: Absolute Stainless Job Type: Full-Time No. of Open Positions: 02 Absolute Stainless Inc. is a leading Canadian distributor of stainless steel and corrosion-resistant threaded fasteners. As a family-run business, we have built our reputation over 30 years by providing exceptional customer service, extensive inventory, technical expertise, and dependable supply solutions to manufacturers, distributors, OEMs, and industrial customers across Canada.
The three pillars of our company's success are teamwork, communication, and continuous improvement. As we continue to grow, we are expanding our sales team and are looking for 2 Outside Sales Representatives who are passionate about building long-term customer relationships and driving new business growth.
Position 1 – Southwestern Ontario (west of Hwy 400 and Hwy 427)
Position 2 – Eastern Ontario (east of Hwy 400 and Hwy 427 including the GTA)
Position Summary The Outside Sales Representative is responsible for managing an assigned territory in Ontario, growing the existing customer portfolio, and developing new business opportunities throughout Ontario.
This is a relationship-focused sales position requiring frequent face-to-face customer interaction. The successful candidate will inherit an established book of business and is expected to develop new accounts within the assigned territory.
Candidates do not need to be technical experts when they join us—but they must demonstrate the ability and desire to quickly learn our products, applications, markets, and customers.
What We
Offer
Competitive base salary
Lucrative commission for new business
Car allowance and travel reimbursement
Comprehensive health and benefits package
Ongoing product and sales training
Modern CRM and ERP tools (Epicor Prophet ERP and White Cup CRM)
Opportunity for career growth within a successful Canadian distributor Training & Onboarding
Every new Outside Sales Representative participates in a comprehensive onboarding program designed to ensure long-term success. Training includes:
Stainless steel and specialty alloy fasteners
Product applications and technical fundamentals
Customer industries and market segments
Epicor Prophet 21 ERP
White Cup CRM
Internal sales processes
Quoting and pricing
Prospecting methodology
Territory planning
Sales strategy and account management When training is successfully completed, representatives transition into full field responsibilities.
Key Responsibilities: Territory Management
Manage an assigned sales territory
Take ownership of an existing customer portfolio
Develop territory growth strategies
Build long-term partnerships with customers
Develop account plans to grow revenue and profitability.
Conduct regular business reviews with key customers.
Identify cross-selling and upselling opportunities.
New Business
Development A major focus of this position is generating new business.
Responsibilities include
Prospecting new customers through strategic territory planning
Cold calling
Networking
Referrals
Trade shows
Digital prospecting
CRM-driven lead management The successful candidate is expected to consistently develop qualified opportunities that become long-term customers.
Customer
Visits
After completing onboarding, representatives are expected to spend:
3-4 days per week on the road visiting existing and prospective customers
1 day per week working from our Mississauga office for planning, CRM updates, quotations, meetings, and collaboration with the Inside Sales team. It can evolve to work from home as the candidate becomes more tenured.
Sales
Activities
Prepare quotations and proposals
Negotiate pricing within company guidelines
Follow up on opportunities until closed
Build relationships with purchasing, engineering, production, maintenance, and management personnel
Coordinate with Inside Sales to provide exceptional customer service
Maintain accurate CRM records
Achieve quarterly and annual sales objectives Customer Service
Respond promptly to customer requests
Resolve issues by working closely with Inside Sales, Operations, Purchasing, and Quality Control
Ensure customer satisfaction throughout the sales process
Act as the primary point of contact for assigned accounts Market Intelligence
Monitor competitive activity
Identify emerging industries and market opportunities
Share customer feedback with management
Recommend new products and business opportunities Qualifications
3 years of outside sales experience in B2B distribution of industrial or technical products
Ability to quickly learn technical products
Strong relationship-building and communication skills
Proven ability to develop new business
Self-motivated and highly organized
Excellent presentation and negotiation skills
Strong time management and planning abilities
Owns a vehicle and valid driver’s license with willingness to travel Preferred
Experience selling industrial fasteners
Experience selling stainless steel fasteners
Experience in industrial distribution
Experience working with manufacturers, OEMs, fabricators, or industrial distributors
Experience using CRM and ERP systems (Epicor Prophet 21 and White Cup CRM are assets) What Makes You Successful The ideal candidate:
Learns technical products quickly
Enjoys meeting customers face-to-face
Utilizes a CRM system
Is naturally curious and asks good questions
Is disciplined with prospecting and follow-up
Builds trust through professionalism and responsiveness takes ownership of results
Works collaboratively with Inside Sales and Operations
Is resilient, competitive, and driven to exceed goals Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
Performance will be measured using a balanced scorecard that may include:
Sales revenue growth
Gross profit growth
New customer acquisition
Existing account growth
Prospecting activity
Customer visit frequency
CRM data quality
Customer retention
Pipeline development
Sales forecast accuracy
Overall contribution to team objectives Why Join Absolute Stainless?
At Absolute Stainless, you will inherit an established customer base while having the opportunity to significantly grow your territory through new business development. You’ll receive structured training, work alongside an experienced Inside Sales team, and represent one of Canada’s most respected distributors of stainless steel fasteners.
You will be working in a supportive team environment with an opportunity to grow within a stable and expanding company. If you enjoy building relationships, solving customer problems, and winning new business, we’d like to hear from you.
Benefits: Company events
Dental care
Disability insurance
Extended health care
Life insurance
In office parking
Paid time off
Tuition reimbursement
Vision care
📌 Outside Sales Representative (Stainless Steel Fasteners) (Mississauga)
🏢 The Accurate Group
📍 Mississauga